BulletProofBlog the blog on crisis communications

Each week, Bulletproof Blog features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, to explore the impact of public communication on litigation strategies, we interview Chip Babcock of Jackson Walker L.L.P. Mr. Babcock has tried some of the highest-profile cases of our time, including representation of Oprah Winfrey in the suit brought against her by Texas Cattlemen and the successful defense of The Chicago Tribune in the Circuit ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs’ attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Corrie Yackulic, a top Seattle-based practitioner who just left the firm where she practiced for twenty years to open The Corrie Yackulic Law Firm, PLLC. It’s a propitious moment to discuss current and upcoming issues that are likely to drive her new venture. As a lawyer practicing in multiple ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Deborah McKenna, a lawyer practicing in the Stamford, CT office of Outten & Golden LLP, one of the profession's brand name employment firms. Ms. McKenna has just won an important ruling in an ongoing landmark case on behalf of Heather Gilles, a librarian fired for missing work after she ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Mike Miller, a partner in the Solberg, Stewart, Miller & Tjon law firm in Fargo, ND, which has recovered over $80 million in damages for its clients during the last eight years. Mr. Miller is currently seeking class action certification and settlement approval in a case against AT&T for ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to D. Brian Hufford, partner in the Columbus, Ohio office of the pioneering class action firm Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP. Mr. Hufford has just filed a class action against the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and 22 BCBS insurers across the country on behalf of providers and ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Donald Jacobs, a partner at Budd Larner, one of New Jersey's brand-name law firms. Mr. Jacobs is an appellate lawyer who represents both plaintiffs and defendants. He recently filed a successful appeal in the high-profile Stengart v. Loving Care Agency, Inc., upholding plaintiff's position that her employer had ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to George Pressly and Jim Dunlavey, who founded and manage the Fairfield, CT.-based ClassAdvocate.com, which provides consumers with vital data on class actions and related topics. The database now consists of over 1500 class action investigations and lawsuits, including diverse facts on securities actions, employment lawsuits, traditional consumer class ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Steven L. Wittels of Sanford Wittels & Heisler, LLP in New York, a national labor and employment powerhouse. Last week, The Plaintiff's Perspective touched on the increased prevalence of huge overtime pay cases. That very day, United Parcel Service Inc. was sued in San Diego for $100 million, which ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Robert Wiggins, a partner in the Birmingham, Al. office of Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis, LLC, a nationally recognized advocate for employees and consumers in both individual and class action lawsuits. Mr. Wiggins currently represents seven past and current employees of Nucor Steel in a suit charging pandemic racial ... READ MORE

In this regular feature, Bulletproof interviews top plaintiffs' attorneys for their perspective on the crises likely to affect businesses in the near future. Today we talk to Michael Vaughan, a partner at Kansas City's Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan, PC, a nationally recognized trial firm that has distinguished itself on both the plaintiffs and defendants side in complex business litigation. Mr. Vaughan's firm represents plaintiffs in Thomas v. U.S. Rand NAND in which Missouri consumers, alleging ... READ MORE