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  Most companies and/or their legal counsel know specific vulnerabilities that may at any time be exploited by competitors or members of the entrepreneurial trial bar via the media," says company president, Scott Mitchell. "This holds true in the legal, regulatory, and legislative arenas, and it is crucial that strategies be in place before that crisis. Our company media consultants and crisis trainers possess immense experience, intellect, and capability in this area."
The push for sensationalism in news coverage puts individuals and companies at higher risk than ever of becoming fodder for news ratings. Add to that intense media coverage of high profile cases, with legal battles fought and either won or lost in the court of public opinion, sometimes long before the case even goes to trial. Long gone are the days of 'innocent until proven guilty'.
 

The best way for your clients to protect themselves is to take every step possible to avoid a crisis situation. And although that may seem like a firm grasp of the obvious, the vast majority of crisis situations are the result of either poor planning or inattention to detail. Keeping the 'genie in the bottle' is the best way to avoid a crisis situation, yet many companies simply do not take proper precaution. Most companies and/or their legal counsel know specific vulnerabilities that may at any time be exploited by competitors or members of the entrepreneurial trial bar via the media.