Legal PR Blawg

Provides news and commentary about legal and litigation oriented public relations.

Author: With a background in public policy and journalism, Robert H. Bork Jr. develops and implements communication strategies involving litigation and legal policy. His Bork Communication Group is based in McLean, Va.

Blawg Related Categories: Legal Marketing & Consulting • States • Virginia • Consultant

Recent Posts from Legal PR Blawg

"I can't remember when I've not been under investigation," is not a message.
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/13/2007 EST Does he ever address the allegations? Does he ever deny the allegations? Media Training 101: Start by saying "the allegations are absolutely false." If you can't say that, don't…
Best play for Barry Bonds? Send in a pinch hitter.
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 11/24/2007 EST Here's my answer to my post on Barry Bonds' PR options . Option d) bench yourself and send in a pinch hitter. Who gets the call? Liz Bonds, your…
Legal and PR nightmare for Chiquita ends badly and predictably
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 11/24/2007 EST Read the amazing story of Chiquita Brands International's illegal payoffs to Columbian terrorists in an extortion scheme and prosecution by the US government. To those inside the company it…
For Barry Bonds, time to swing for the fence?
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 11/24/2007 EST Okay, you're Barry Bonds' PR consultant and now it is your turn at bat. The government has indicted your client for obstruction. Do you: a) bunt, b) single, or…
A "how-not-to list for legal reporters"
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 3/30/2007 EST LawBeat offers this list of top-10 sins of legal reporters. Those of us who deal with legal reporters from the corporate side probably could double this list to twice…
"Then don't go like that."
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 3/30/2007 EST I am in Miami visiting relatives and the the punchline to that great Henny Youngman joke is all I can think of when I read about the US Attorney…
First 72 Hours of a Government Investigation
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 1/18/2007 EST We are in DC today at a fascinating conference called "The First 72 Hours of a Governmental Investigation" put on by the National Legal Center for the Public Interest.…
Credo, Company, Counsel
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/31/2006 EST Johnson & Johnson General Counsel Russell C. Deyo talks in January's edition of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel about the importance of company philosophy -- in J&J's case, its Credo. We've…
More trial lawyer PR problems
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/20/2006 EST What do you do when your client wants to fire you? Most lawyers withdraw gracefully, I think. If you are superstar trial lawyer Bill Lerach however, you create a…
What's in a name?
Message by LegalPRBlawg.com on 12/20/2006 EST A sign that we are winning, that's what. As The Tortellini notes somewhat grumpily, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America has changed its name to the American Association…