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The top six social media tips to know before you leave the office. With the online space rapidly evolving, staying ahead of curve is an essential element of any successful communications or marketing strategy. With everyone guessing at which technologies, services, and trends will be tomorrow’s latest craze, I traveled to the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, last ... READ MORE

The recent news that ongoing aid programs in Ethiopia, Somalia, Afghanistan, and El Salvador are rife with corruption is, unfortunately, no surprise. For years, it has been well understood that fraud and abuse are the greatest impediments to development assistance – and the problem is compounded in crisis situations because corruption controls are often relaxed to allow resources to reach ... READ MORE

Each week, Bulletproof Blog™ features exclusive interviews with thought leaders on issues of critical importance to companies and countries. This week, with the 2010 proxy season getting underway, we interview corporate governance expert Adel Aslani-Far, the Global Co-Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice at Latham and Watkins LLP. Mr. Aslani-Far possesses vast experience assisting corporations with the myriad investor relations ... READ MORE

Bulletproof’s Weekly Web Wrap-Up offers a compilation of key discussions regarding social media’s increasing relevance to business. As social media’s business value continues to grow, everyone from big-time communications and marketing professionals to small business owners are using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to promote their brands. In just the past week, new studies indicated just how powerful Facebook ... READ MORE

A few weeks ago, a report issued by Diversity Scorecard revealed that the recent recession caused a startling decline in law firm diversity in 2009. As such, significant branding and reputational liabilities may be in the offing for firms whose commitment to hiring diverse individuals could be painted as anything less than stellar. When the economy no longer offers a ... 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 Richard Middleton, a Savannah, Ga.-based trial lawyer who won a recent case in Missouri against Premium Standard Farms (PSF). Mr. Middleton’s clients are Missouri farmers variously affected by vile odors and deplorable sanitary conditions ... READ MORE