The rise of litigation PR

The rise of litigation PR

In today’s media-saturated world, legal battles are fought not only in the courtroom but also in the headlines.

Series 6 | Episode 2

Epsiode information

Duration: 17:44

Keywords: litigation, public communication, media strategy

In this episode, Tim and Carlotta explore the rise of so-called litigation PR - the strategic management of public communication during trials - through iconic cases like Westmoreland v. CBS and the infamous McDonald’s “hot coffee" case.

They discuss how lawyers and PR experts use media narratives to protect reputations, sway public opinion, and even influence legal strategies – asking not just whether media shapes justice, but how it is deliberately being used to do so.

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