Reputation & Stakeholder Protection

Discreet Internal Breach — How Pholus Contained a Digital Leak Without Triggering a Labor Backlash

Discreet Internal Breach — How Pholus Contained a Digital Leak Without Triggering a Labor Backlash

Pholus Advisory | 06/21/2025
Client updates are getting stale. Competitors are catching up too quickly. Nothing’s confirmed—but something’s off. You suspect there’s a leak. The team is small. You trust them. But trust doesn’t stop data from walking out the door. This case study is especially relevant if you are: A founder sensing a…
When the Company Stepped Back, Pholus Stepped In — Quietly Protecting a Director During Litigation Exposure

When the Company Stepped Back, Pholus Stepped In — Quietly Protecting a Director During Litigation Exposure

Pholus Advisory | 06/04/2025
The lawsuit named the company—but it also named a director. At first, the leadership team stuck together. Then the story shifted. The company stepped back. Their legal strategy changed. And one director was left exposed—with no insurance, no internal backing, and no plan. This case study is especially relevant if…
Suppressing a Disinformation Blog Threat Without Escalating to Litigation

Suppressing a Disinformation Blog Threat Without Escalating to Litigation

Pholus Advisory | 05/25/2025
An anonymous blog starts publishing false stories about your company—accusing leadership of fraud, inventing quotes, and fabricating screenshots. It’s not in the news cycle yet, but it’s showing up on Google. Stakeholders are noticing. And legal action would only make it louder. This case study is especially relevant if you…
Sale Blocked to Prevent Criminal Exposure — How Pholus Uncovered a Hidden Risk Before It Became a Legal Disaster

Sale Blocked to Prevent Criminal Exposure — How Pholus Uncovered a Hidden Risk Before It Became a Legal Disaster

Pholus Advisory | 04/18/2025
You’re ready to sell. The buyer looks clean. The deal feels done. But something’s off—maybe in the paperwork, maybe in their pitch. You hesitate, just long enough to get a second opinion. And that decision may be the only thing standing between you and a criminal investigation. This case study…
Avoiding Reputational Exposure in a Cartel-Influenced Market

Avoiding Reputational Exposure in a Cartel-Influenced Market

Pholus Advisory | 03/07/2025
You’re offered a lucrative contract—fast cash, minimal questions, full creative freedom. But something about it doesn’t sit right. The urgency feels rehearsed. The polish feels performative. And suddenly, you’re not just questioning the project—you’re questioning the risk of becoming part of something you can’t walk away from cleanly. This case…
Sensitive Data Mishandled — How Pholus Restored Confidence After a Cross-Border Paper Trail Crisis

Sensitive Data Mishandled — How Pholus Restored Confidence After a Cross-Border Paper Trail Crisis

Pholus Advisory | 02/06/2025
An employee walks off the job—carrying a stack of sensitive client files. No exit interview. No handoff. No digital backup. The documents aren’t encrypted. And the stakeholders? They’re 3,000 miles away, already asking who needs to resign. This case study is especially relevant if you are: A COO or founder…
Rebuilding Trust After Internal Fraud — A Founder’s Return to Stability

Rebuilding Trust After Internal Fraud — A Founder’s Return to Stability

Pholus Advisory | 01/26/2025
A founder stepped away for paternity leave—something earned, not improvised. But during that brief absence, a long-trusted employee began quietly diverting client payments into a personal bank account. By the time the founder returned, reputational risk was escalating, and client trust was already fraying. This case study is especially relevant…
Quietly Containing a Framing Allegation While Repairing Trust and Filling a Critical Role

Quietly Containing a Framing Allegation While Repairing Trust and Filling a Critical Role

Pholus Advisory | 01/24/2025
One staff member accuses another of theft. It lands hard—because the accused is well-liked, and the accuser is senior. Leadership acts fast. But something doesn’t add up. The evidence is thin. The motive seems personal. And now the organization is one wrong move away from legal risk, internal collapse, or…
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