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A media expert and counsel who've had experience in media interaction will discuss when "no comment" might be the best answer to a press inquiry and what to do when it isn't. Discussion also will cover how to make that decision, what kind of messages are effective and how to send effective messages.

This hilarious and highly interactive session will have you thinking hard about your interactions with the media. How does communication with the press impact the law? In-house counsel at any level will be sure to take home at least one new piece of advice as we address such topics as how reporters and editors think, how to deal more effectively with them, the legal ethics involved in communicating with the press, the consequences of press communication on government investigations, and much more.

This Executive Report highlights key issues and takeaways discussed by Canadian General Counsel during a session in Montreal on the CLO's Role in Government Relations and External Affairs.

As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defence or corporate "spokesmodel" in a crisis situation. When press or regulators come knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session focused on what to do in a crisis, how to handle a media call, what you should or should not provide a regulator in a dawn raid, and much more.

Crisis Management and dealing with regulators and the media is discussed further in this program material

This material contains the pertinent points to handling a corporate crisis properly.

From oil spills to restatements, from tampered products to failed mergers, highstakes matters require advance preparation and skillful execution. This panel of crisis veterans helped you and your team prepare for the next corporate challenge, from setting your communication strategy as the situation unfolds, to preparing the crisis management plan and assembling the team long before you need either one.

608 What to Do When the SEC Calls: Securities Investigations & Other Corporate Crises

Article, outlines, checklist and speeches on crisis management in response to September 11, 2001.

If your company is privately held, it may not be legally required to implement certain risk management procedures, but it still needs protection. Risk management now means much more than buying insurance, and private companies face special challenges to handle these modern problems. Learn about the most common risks facing privately held companies, how to avoid these risks, and how to make sure your company is covered if something does go wrong.

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