By now, it’s quite clear some parts of Melanie Trump’s Republican National Convention speech were lifted from First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2008. Turnitin.com, the website used by students and teachers for term paper plagiarism checks cites examples of both “clone” plagiarism (where it is copied word for word) […]
When PR and Legal Teams Are Out of Sync
Public relations concerns the court of public opinion and often that opinion is shaped by news media, social media and just general water cooler and kitchen table conversations. So, it’s important in the PR world to be pro-active and have a strategy for the everyday as well as the unforeseen and even the crisis situations. […]
Bill Cosby, Part II – A Shattered Public Opinion
Where’s the PR? Make no mistake, the issues surrounding the Bill Cosby incident are bigger than just public relations. It has turned the corner to a downright creepy, unlawful series of escapades with little ambiguity, similar accounts and fewer and fewer Cosby supporters. And although the statute of limitations may have run its course for […]
Is Silence Golden for Bill Cosby’s Reputation?
Most attorneys advise their clients against testifying in their own defense. They are innocent until proven guilty, so the prosecution has the burden of proof. Plus, they might be a disaster on the stand, particularly under cross examination. This strategy can backfire, however, because juries want to hear defendants tell their side of the story […]