Hosted by Marcus Pullen
In this episode of Counsel Connect, host Marcus Pullen speaks with Dr Michael Douglas, author and barrister at Francis Burt Chambers, about corporate reputation and what in-house counsel can do to protect it, with a particular emphasis on defamation law in Western Australia and how it differs from other Australian jurisdictions.
The discussion covers the impact of AI, social media and online communications, the increasing prevalence of defamation litigation, and why Western Australia remains a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction. Dr Douglas shares practical guidance on responding to concerns notices, managing reputational risk, and balancing legal strategy with commercial outcomes.
This episode offers valuable insights for in-house counsel, executives and business leaders navigating reputation management and corporate communications in a fast-moving digital landscape.
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