The Pitfalls of Litigating in the Court of Public Opinion
Press engagement allows individuals to set their own narrative. Individuals, corporations, and law enforcement may be sensitive to public perception, and these factors can help more effectively resolve a matter.
March 10, 2022 at 11:44 AM
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Legal Ethics and Attorney DisciplineThe internet is today's printing press, disseminating information—and opinions—at speeds never seen before. As more cases catch the public eye, or rather TikTok's eye, attorneys must be well-versed in the rules and procedures of the court of public opinion. Press engagement allows individuals to set their own narrative. Individuals, corporations, and law enforcement may be sensitive to public perception, and these factors can help more effectively resolve a matter. But media engagement has unique and serious pitfalls: Clients and their attorneys may face threats and doxing. Publicity can backfire, causing an opposing party to double down and become more combative. Lastly, attorneys who mishandle publicity can face sanctions for unethical conduct. In any event, media engagement requires a balancing act that places the interests of one's client at its center.
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