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July 25th, 2022
‘Sextortion’ Attacks on the Rich and Famous are on the Rise
Litigation Partner John B. Harris is quoted in the article, “'Sextortion' Attacks on the Rich and Famous are on the Rise” published by Business Insider. The article speaks with lawyers about the rise of sextortion cases involving CEOs and celebrities who are blackmailed with false accusations. Of a typical celebrity shakedown John is quoted saying, “The victim is told, ‘I’m going to file this in court next week unless you come to the bargaining table.’” He adds, “It gives the well-known person obvious fear of bad publicity.”
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Other Quoted
‘100%’ Sustainable Claims Pose Mounting Legal Risk for Companies
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on new lawsuits targeting bold marketing claims such as “100% sustainable” that could be misleading consumers. View Article
February 27 2024
Science-Backed Training Helps the Ad Industry Avoid Greenwashing
AdWeek quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on a new training certification program aimed to help advertisers understand how greenwashing can occur. Jeffrey is mentioned as a contributor to the course content. View Article
February 27 2024
Don’t Accidentally Pick Up Clients At The Family Reunion
Above the Law quotes Khasim Lockhart on how to walk the thin line between maintaining family relationships and creating attorney-client ones. View Article
January 31 2024