Dallas Police Officer David Powell Apologizes to Ryan Moats and Family

The latest in the saga that is the DPD’s reputation nightmare involves Officer Powell’s televised apology on local television station CBS 11. Some will say that he has finally accepted responsibility for his actions and should be forgiven. Others will say it’s too little too late, and possibly even scripted. Let’s review what we know [...]

David Baron Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

MarketWatch reported that David Baron was awarded the 2008 Faculty Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Baron is an innovator in the area of business and its social, political and legal environment. He created the field of non-market strategy, an approach that integrates traditional strategy with political economy, reputation management, ethics and corporate social responsibility. The [...]

Boeing Takes Hit and Loses Major Contract

Any news search for Boeing this week will result in a dozen or more stories about how the aircraft manufacturer lost a massive government contract to Northrop and European company Airbus. Quick Summary All government planes used to refuel other planes in the air are extremely old and need to be replaced. The U.S. government [...]

Google Reader Privacy Snafu Alienates Readers

CRN.com reported Friday that Google Reader made a major misstep by revealing user data to users’ connections without user approval.

iovation Granted a Patent

nwinnovation.com reported on Tuesday, December 4th, that Portland-based iovation has been granted a patent for “core elements of its device identification technology and reputation management platform.” Greg Pierson and Jason DeHaan were named as the inventors. This technology was designed to manage and combat online fraud. More details as they come available.

Michael Vick's Indictment Damages the Atlanta Falcons Reputation

As Michael Vick is formally indicted, questions remain as to what measures the NFL Commissioner would take. PacMan Jones, another NFL player, was suspended after multiple incidents involving the police. But would the NFL take as hard a stance against superstar Vick? As the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick should have known and [...]

Free Speech Defeated Down Under

In Australia, a restaurant critic produced a “scathing review” of Coco Roco, a fine dining establishment on the harbor. The owners of the restaurant sued for defamatory remarks. A jury found the critic innocent, so the restaurant owners appealed the decision. The High Court of judges ruled in favor of the Coco Roco recently, stating [...]