Welcome to Ill Repute, a podcast about reputation and the forces in the 24 hour news cycle and social media that inpact them. In this edition, I am joined by our resident PR consultant, Leonard Lee, as well as my colleague in social media, Joel Leeman. This week, we discuss the reputation management of the …
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Podcast: “Play Ball!” with Cuba
The potential reopening of ties between the US and Cuba has people excited about the possibility of Cuban treasures reaching US shores, such as cigars, rum and…baseball players? Cuba has been the birthplace of many a major league stars over the years, and baseball fans – as well as basketball and football fans – are imagining …
Wait, What? Episode 9: Grandma’s going to be a “pig woman”
In this episode of “Wait, What?” the guys discuss the impact technology has on medicine and medical procedures. Jason starts off the talk by discussing his grandmother’s heart surgery, using a pig valve. This sparks a discussion about the advent of drones as a first responders and whether or not it is actually feasible. The guys then talk about their comfort level …
Podcast: Deflategate and eDiscovery
“Deflategate” did more than just deflate the hopes of Patriots fans. The NFL investigation raised some interesting questions about the rights of employees when it comes to ESI (electronically stored information) on their personal cellphones. John Martin, partner and practice leader of the Nelson Mullins Encompass e-discovery group, says both employers and employers should take …
Ill Repute episode 5: Deflate-gate and PR issues in the transportation industry
Welcome to Ill Repute, a podcast about reputation and the forces in the 24 hour news cycle and social media that inpact it. In this episode, I speak with our resident PR consultant, Leonard Lee, and Senior Communications Specialist Alex Cook, about the latest Deflate-gate drama, the recent Amtrak crash, and the public relations issues facing the …
Wait, What? Episode 8: Ever hit someone in the head with a hammer?
In the eighth episode of “Wait, What?”, the show delves into the unintended consequences of technology. Jason starts off with an example of the dual uses of an everyday hammer. The guys start talking about the misuse of things like the Tor – which are intended for good, but are used for nefarious things as well. Another unintended consequence of technological …
Podcast: Practical Law Deal Protections and Remedies Report
The new Thomson Reuters Practical Law Deal Protections and Remedies Report is now available and was recently presented at a recent ABA Business Section Meeting. The report analyzes deal-protection measures binding target companies and, for the first time, also reviews the deal protections negotiated by buyers who require their own stockholder approval before closing. In the …
FantasySCOTUS half-time report
The 2014-15 Supreme Court term is getting into high gear, with oral arguments last week in Obergefell v. Hodges, dealing with gay marriage bans. Decisions in Obergefell and several other high-profile cases have yet to be announced. FantasySCOTUS participants still have plenty of opportunity to get their selections in before the High Court issues many …
Ill Repute episode 4: NFL draft and the activist CEO
Welcome to Ill Repute, a podcast about reputation and the forces in the 24 hour news cycle and social media that inpact it. In this episode, resident PR consultant Leonard Lee speaks with John Shaughnessy, vice president of Business Communications, and Jeff McCoy, manager of External Communications at Thomson Reuters, about the recent NFL draft, and activist and celebrity …
Introducing Mind Your Business, a new Thomson Reuters podcast on Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion
Legal Current is pleased to launch its latest podcast, Mind Your Business, a monthly review on the intersection between Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion and modern business. The podcast is hosted by Patsy Doerr, global head of Corporate Responsibility and Inclusion at Thomson Reuters, and is produced by the Thomson Reuters Legal Corporate Affairs team. The first …
