1. Define the geographic brief before reviewing stories
Richland is a municipal-town in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. A useful legal-news brief must preserve that distinction. A page about a statewide Michigan law may be relevant to a Richland firm, while a story tied to another Michigan county may require different wording, sources, or a decision not to publish. A local incident should not be described as a Richland matter unless the underlying reporting supports that location.
Recommended approach
Ask Bosseo to show how a proposed story is classified by state, county, municipality, and practice area. Set an editorial rule for when a page may use “Richland,” “Kalamazoo County,” “Michigan,” or a broader geographic description. Keep the firm’s service area separate from the story’s location.
