By: Elisa D’Amico Image Credit: GABBOT / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage lasted 15 months. Their trial lasted six weeks. And the jury deliberations lasted only three days (or about 12 hours). Shortly after 3:00 PM ET on June 1, 2022, the jury verdict was announced in court and by livestream around the world. The jury unanimously ruled in favor of … [Read more...] about DEPP, HEARD, AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA CIRCUS
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The Boy Scouts of America and the Price Tag on Sexual Abuse
How do you put a price on sexual abuse? Well, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the largest youth organizations in the country, tried and failed. BSA’s proposed reorganization plan called for $2.7 billion in payments to settle tens of thousands of claims of devastating sexual abuse at the hands of BSA. It also would have released BSA from civil liability for … [Read more...] about The Boy Scouts of America and the Price Tag on Sexual Abuse
Managing Negative Online Reviews in Today’s Digital World
Business owners must remain vigilant in protecting their online reputations. Customers and clients come armed with social media accounts and mobile devices, purchasing products, and documenting their experiences online for the entire world to see. Information flows over the internet in real-time and spreads like wildfire. When a client has a positive experience, the business … [Read more...] about Managing Negative Online Reviews in Today’s Digital World
Social Media Crisis Management for Trial Lawyers
Today, 4.8 billion people worldwide use the internet, and approximately 4.48 billion of those internet users are active social media users. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, internet and social media use skyrocketed, with data usage up by more than 60%. Now, more than ever, law firms and lawyers must think carefully about social media policies, internet and social media … [Read more...] about Social Media Crisis Management for Trial Lawyers
