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The Consequences of Offensive Emails in the Legal Profession
law2 years ago

The Consequences of Offensive Emails in the Legal Profession

Law firm Barber Ranen faced negative publicity after a trove of offensive emails, including misogynistic, racist, and antisemitic content, were leaked to the press. The timing of the scandal was particularly bad for the firm, which had only recently broken away from Lewis Brisbois. PR experts suggest that Lewis Brisbois may have leaked the emails to do maximum damage to their former partners.

business2 years ago

Navigating the Complexities of Corporate Support for Pride Month

Despite negative publicity and pushback, many big companies including Target, Bud Light, PepsiCo, Starbucks, General Motors, and Macy's are still sponsoring Pride events in June. The buying power of the LGBTQ+ community is too big for nationwide companies to ignore. However, negative social media posts attacking companies for being "woke" and accusing them of sexualizing or grooming children are on the rise.