Product Description

Learn best practices for managing communications and reputation during ongoing litigation, and understand the importance of ethical considerations, defamation risks, and the impact of social media

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00 - 12:10 pm

  Managing Communications in Ongoing Litigation

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:10 - 12:20 pm

  Attorney Communication Regulations & Ethics of Media Interactions

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:20 - 12:30 pm

  Understanding Defamation and Its Implications

  - Standards for public and private figures
  - Differentiating between slander (spoken) or libel (written)
  - Understanding "Per se" defamatory statements
  - Statutes of limitations
  - The perils of defamation in communication: Public relations efforts can inadvertently lead to defamation if not carefully managed

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:30 - 12:40 pm

  The Power of Online Reputation Management

  - Impact of negative posts or reviews, necessitating proactive management strategies
  - Role of cybersecurity experts in helping mitigate online reputation threats
  - Importance of ongoing monitoring

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:40 - 12:45 pm

  Ethical Considerations in Social Media Discovery

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:45 - 12:50 pm

  Judicial Ethics and Media Engagement

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:50 - 12:55 pm

  Best Practices for Reputation Management During Litigation

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  
• 12:55 - 1:00 pm

  Cases Highlighting Defamation Issues

  James McManus, Esq., Slowey McManus Communications , Boston
  Tracy Williams, Esq., Olmstead Williams Communications , Los Angeles
  

Please Note

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Faculty

Fees

• $130.50 - MCLE Sponsor Member
• $72.50 - New Lawyer
• $72.50 - Pending Admittee
• $72.50 - Law Student
• $72.50 - Paralegal
• $145.00 - All Others