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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.”
Read the full article here.
Other Quoted
Why Some Legal Chiefs Undersell Themselves During Pay Negotiations
Law.com quotes Lisa E. Davis on the influence of gender and race when legal chiefs negotiate their pay with employers. Read more.
August 4 2022
Streaming Video Sites Are Opening a Whole New World of Virtual Product Placement
Fast Company quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on advertising using virtual product placements. Read more.
July 29 2022
NY Top Judge’s Intervention in Critic’s Case Alarms Ethicists
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics violation of a New York Chief Judge for intervening in the disciplinary case of a challenger who threatened to smear her. Read more.
July 14 2022
