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EP512 - Handling Media Requests
A reporter requests information on your case. Do you have an ethical responsibility to respond to their inquiry? Are there benefits to be gained from pre- or post-trial publicity? Or is “no comment” always the best response? This episode reviews ABA rules on comments to the media and explores on and off-the-record responses, providing information for background and how to weigh media requests while keeping your focus on serving your client's best interest.
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