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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:11 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I do mostly PI but I take on the occasional employment case if it is a good one.
I'm sitting in a mediation right now on a wrongful term. Client worked for a company doing marketing. Several months before she was pregnant, a company was hired to outsource some of her company's work. The invoices never included any worked performed by my client. Once my client let them know she was pregnant, the next invoice showed her role being outsource and she was fired two weeks later. Client has been unable to find a job for a year because she was pregnant for several months and then she had the baby and has been with him the last 5 months. She actively attempted to mitigate by looking for work, but of course no one is going to hire a pregnant woman or one with a newborn baby.
We demanded 1 million. Their first offer is 50K + attorneys fees/costs. Taking guesses on where this will settle. I'm thinking 200-300K. It is probably worth more but there is no insurance so the owners are paying out of pocket. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:13 PM Author: Bateful onyx point How big is this co and how much was she being paid? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110087) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:14 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams She was making slightly over 100K. Company is about 50 people. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110096) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:15 PM Author: Bronze rambunctious trump supporter new version wtf were they thinking (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110103) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:17 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Very successful small business owners tend to be great at making money, but they fuck up HR/Employment issues all day long. They tend to get tunnel vision I think. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110120) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:42 PM Author: soul-stirring dun forum roommate My last company was this way, still tightly run by it's founders. They meddled with HR issues to the point I was no longer comfortable having my reputation associated with the company (by the end, I also had HR functions reporting to me). I GTFO as soon as I could because for my job function any reputation black marks make me a no go. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110308) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:43 PM Author: Motley Up-to-no-good Nursing Home Legend 350k is my guess. They are offering a lot already (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110316) |
Date: January 8th, 2018 2:19 PM Author: slate marvelous locale Do they pay for atty fees? I mean, does the settlement include your atty fees or is that a separate figure? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110127) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:20 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner heh, oh they will have a little talk about that ... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110138) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:23 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams We take 40% attorneys fees. If we were awarded attorneys fees we would get those if they were greater than 40%. If there are not, we just roll them into the total settlement and take 40% of everything. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110159) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:33 PM Author: copper area french chef How does this go down brother. Seems like there are going to be ethical issues (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111133) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:37 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams This is the norm. Welcome to California. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111152) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:19 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner nice case, bro. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110133) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:25 PM Author: Very Tactful Painfully Honest Electric Furnace Abode I thought this was about not using someone's preferred pronouns. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110180) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:27 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Juries in LA are mostly hispanics and poors. They woudn't award money for stuff like that. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110197) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:46 PM Author: Bronze rambunctious trump supporter new version (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110328) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:29 PM Author: Stirring low-t hell pocket flask Case is worth more than that, and they’re idiots for not buying EPL insurance. I wouldn’t settle for $200-300k. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110206) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:30 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams The case is clearly worth more, but a lot of small business owners only have so much liquid cash. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110214) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:07 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110494) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 5:25 PM Author: Stirring low-t hell pocket flask I find it hard to believe that a company with 50 people on the payroll is such a small business that they can’t accrue $500k payable later this year. They can write off the settlement anyway.
Pregnant woman in labor friendly state with good facts is hard to stop litigating for a low value. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 5:59 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner Nobody wants "payable later this year." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111741) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:05 PM Author: Stirring low-t hell pocket flask She can get $150-200k upfront and the rest later + short term interest. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111789) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:08 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner I know how its supposed to work.
What PI atty wants to do collections work in 6 months time when the company says nah. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:15 PM Author: Stirring low-t hell pocket flask Secured promissory note with stipulated judgment to be entered upon default. Lol at the idea you have to chase around the defendant to get your money. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111849) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 7:31 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner so you have judgment. and then ...
Lol at thinking they just say okay and stroke you a check. |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 1:34 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams I got 450K, how do you feel about that number? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115303) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 7:48 AM Author: sable out-of-control corner Nice work! I thought $490 when you said $500 as I knew they'd kick and scream paying out their total reserve at 500. Goddamn nice job. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115922) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:34 PM Author: titillating nibblets site so you think they just made it up? are you sure none of her work was outsourced? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110243) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:36 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams We have dozens of documents supporting all of this. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110269) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:43 PM Author: soul-stirring dun forum roommate How did you get the docs, did she walk out with them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110317) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:45 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams She saved some of the e-mails/text messages, some we got through discovery, and some from disgruntled former employees. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110327) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:48 PM Author: soul-stirring dun forum roommate Got it, so you're already into discovery. Surprised they didn't try and settle before getting to that phase. Was it pretty targeted and easy for them to produce? The texts are probably hers assuming they went to her phone. No issue with saving emails, possibly violation of company policy to do so?
I'm more familiar with matters where discovery starts at 6 figures and goes up from there, so it's usually a motivator for parties to try to work out an agreement first. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:47 PM Author: Khaki prole how do you manage client's expectations re settlement outcomes? that is, to get them stingy enough to keep pressing for the highest valuation possible, but to also rein them in to not demand to go forward with a case to trial despite a reasonable settlement offer at mediation? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110343) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:47 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams My clients love me. I have a great relationship with them. I almost never have client control issues. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110346) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 2:50 PM Author: Khaki prole sure, but do you estimate case value at the onset of the relationship? surely they ask if they have a solid case and what you think its worth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110365) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:30 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I knew it was multi-six figures initially, but you learn a lot in discovery. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110680) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:19 PM Author: Misanthropic ruddy institution bbw IN addition to being well organized and networking well, this is another major skill CSLG has that makes him a unicorn.
Most of is are not able to be consistently likeable. I can turn it on when I need to, but can't be likeable more than 1 hour a day. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:32 PM Author: Hairraiser Peach Piazza Cumskin As an employer, what are commmon things that we can do to prevent HR/employment issues? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110693) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:34 PM Author: sable out-of-control corner get w atty for five minutes before you want to fire somebody, for one thing. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110722) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:38 PM Author: Brindle Fortuitous Meteor Round Eye (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111165) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 3:37 PM Author: Misanthropic ruddy institution bbw (1) For all employees -- always consistently document reasons why they can/should be fired. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35110737) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:38 PM Author: Brindle Fortuitous Meteor Round Eye (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111166) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 5:59 PM Author: Hairraiser Peach Piazza Cumskin f m a |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:09 PM Author: Odious Milk Hospital My guess is 225k. Starting at 50k is a good sign.
Plaintiff's employment cases are the pits, I do them too sometimes, and one bad fact and your case can totally fall apart on you. |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 1:43 AM Author: Razzmatazz confused incel E.g.s of bad facts? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115342) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:01 PM Author: Odious Milk Hospital I had a great pregnancy discrimination case for a manager at a Circle K, everything lined up right, terminated for bullshit reason, one year into litigation ID attorney finds video of her pocketing cash from a register. DONE (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35117131) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 10:29 AM Author: free-loading foreskin jew This is what I would've guessed. But California has no damages caps on employment cases - in federal court you'd be limited to lost wages + $50K in punitives for a company this size. A buckwild LA jury easily award 20 times that amount to a sympathetic pregnant woman. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35116546) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:13 PM Author: Anal theater stage they couldn't produce paperwork documenting this as pre-arranged/her failures as an employee/etc.? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111005) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:26 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams She wasn't fired for cause. She was fired because they were "eliminating her position." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111101) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:29 PM Author: Anal theater stage they can't produce some document chain showing this (or create it or offer credible witnesses to say that)? or does it not matter? |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 4:38 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I guess they could, but her discharge papers say not for cause. So her performance is irrelevant. But even if it was, she has tons and tons of e-mails showing praise for her good work. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111159) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:06 PM Author: Overrated Church Building What happened (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111792) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:06 PM Author: Motley Up-to-no-good Nursing Home Legend (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111796) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:15 PM Author: thirsty heaven indirect expression Small business owners went postal. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111848) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:37 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Still here. They are at 200K right now. We are at 800K. There has been a lot of back and forth on facts. Now we are finally into the negotiation. It looks like we may get to 400K+ the way things are going. Much better than I expected. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35111996) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:38 PM Author: Khaki prole pls list out the various demands/offers that led you to a 200 - 800 offer/demand. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35112008) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:55 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams No demands. We had a bunch of factual disputes that we worked through with the mediator. Then mediator asked us to come off the million. We said we would if they came up to 200K. So there has only been one move. Waiting for mediator to come back to the room still. Just working and eating a sandwich. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35112124) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:54 PM Author: Overrated Church Building 180. Sounds like a great day for you and your client (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35112116) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 6:55 PM Author: citrine hairless library don’t tell me you are just gonna “split the difference”
that’s a huge prole tell |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 9:08 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams They are up to 400K right now. Mediation has been going sloooooow. But I think we are going to end at 500K. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113096) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:23 PM Author: Khaki prole how involved do you stay in cases during discovery/fact investigation phases? or do you just get involved for client sign up and resolution? if the former, how do you track and remember facts for 100+ cases at once? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113640) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:39 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I know every single one of my 300 cases. I regularly speak with the clients and have a personal relationship with all of them. I spend half a day once per week going through EVERY single file and refreshing myself on the current status. I also have a good memory too I guess. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113807) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:24 PM Author: Brindle Fortuitous Meteor Round Eye Long day, bro (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113647) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:26 PM Author: galvanic tan cruise ship describe what has happened all day w more detail pls. how have you got them up (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113666) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:40 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I'll do this tomorrow. I'm still here and we are still going lol. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113815) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:41 PM Author: Khaki prole are they still paying for atty fees? mediator cost? how much is your mediator? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113825) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:53 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Each party to bear own costs/fees. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113954) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:26 PM Author: Motley Up-to-no-good Nursing Home Legend 180 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113674) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:26 PM Author: Anal theater stage Wow, Congrats brother (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113676) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:41 PM Author: Overrated Church Building Who is mediating? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113829) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:53 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Mariam Zadeh. She does mostly employment. You probably wouldn't know her. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113951) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:00 PM Author: Godawful blue temple Jd from Yeshiva, LLM from Pepperdine. Rare combo! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114044) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:39 AM Author: Self-centered Philosopher-king Nowag That is kind of weird, actually. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115510) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:07 PM Author: Overrated Church Building Correct, never heard of her. Seems like a nice day that surpassed your expectations though. Congrats (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114131) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:26 AM Author: Fishy Lay I used her a few years ago. Case didn't settle. Cool lady though. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115476) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:28 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams Have we spoken before off board? If not, it sounds like you are in LA. We should chat. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115479) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:33 AM Author: Fishy Lay Unfortunately I'm a NorCalmo, but I'd love to chat sometime. Big fan of your work on here. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115495) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 10:13 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams I have a handful of cases in Norcal (mostly Stockton). Hit me up on my throwaway (calishitlawguru@gmail.com). We could probably cross-refer up there. I have a decent network in the bay area. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35116477) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 11:59 AM Author: Bateful onyx point She is good. I use her partner, Krivis, for my higher stakes complex insurance disputes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35117121) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:08 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Are you defense or plaintiff's side? What practice areas? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35117173) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:14 PM Author: Bateful onyx point We have talked off board, I stay pumo on here. Maybe I should change to sudo. I'm Alex's friend. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35117205) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:32 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Oh, I know who you are. Hit me up some time so we can hang out. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35117280) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:24 PM Author: Big Fiercely-loyal Stage Personal Credit Line is the payout taxable? if she gets 500K then after your cut thats 300K. after tax its probably 200K or so. not bad (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113653) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 10:36 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Yes, it is taxed because it is an employment case. If it was PI there would be no taxes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35113780) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:09 PM Author: racy lime corn cake orchestra pit A while ago, there was some debate about whether the lawyer's cut is taxable to the client. What's the status of that? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114159) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 1:45 AM Author: crimson stimulating gunner halford Recovery paid out in fees is generally taxable to the client, but many employment cases get an above the line deduction for the fees they paid, which negates it. Check IRC 62a20 and 62e (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115352) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 1:55 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams We are paid in a separate check as per settlement agreement. Also, Trump fucked up the tax code and right now it reads as though client has to pay taxes on attorneys fees as well, but that is getting corrected. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115392) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:00 AM Author: crimson stimulating gunner halford They should usually expect a 1099 that includes the amount of your check too, right? But then get the deduction so it washes out. Did they fuck with irc 62 or 104? I wasn't aware of that. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115412) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:01 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams I'm not really sure. Mediator brought this up and I haven't had a chance to look into it yet. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115416) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:04 AM Author: crimson stimulating gunner halford Huh. Well that's how it used to work and the statue looks the same to me but I haven't done employment stuff in years so I don't follow that. Either way you and your client got paid. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115428) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:02 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Still here... Mediator proposal of $450K. Waiting to hear back if the other side accepts. I think this one is going to settle. I'm fucking exhausted. Been here since 10am. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114068) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:05 PM Author: Brindle Fortuitous Meteor Round Eye Did you have to travel out of town for it? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114102) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:17 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams I live in Woodland Hills. The mediation was in Encino. Was about 15-20 minutes away from my house. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114247) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:06 PM Author: Big Fiercely-loyal Stage Personal Credit Line not a bad day for 180K. i mean you could be shoveling shit without a shirt in 110 degree weather in India for $3 per day (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114118) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:07 PM Author: Brindle Fortuitous Meteor Round Eye But enough about PP’s life (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114127) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:07 PM Author: Overrated Church Building (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114129) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:08 PM Author: Anal theater stage They arrived there on the merits or just seemed good(split the difference) to them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114152) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:20 PM Author: bistre stage laser beams Case settled at 450K. Payment due in 10 business days from execution (which is today). Fucking exhausted. Finishing up the long form agreement and then going home. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114271) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:23 PM Author: Curious Rusted Sanctuary That was one expensive termination for them.
Also lol at this lady not even getting 2 yrs of her salary after atty fees and taxes. Jfc. |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:24 PM Author: Khaki prole 10 days seems awfully quick. isnt the norm 30 biz days? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114316) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:12 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams I try to get as fast as we can. I like to be aggressive with payment terms. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114750) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:24 PM Author: Khaki prole from start to finish, how many hours do you estimate you put into this case? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114321) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:11 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams Maybe 60 hours. A third of that was probably mediation and mediation prep. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114739) |
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Date: January 8th, 2018 11:33 PM Author: Anal theater stage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114390) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 12:16 AM Author: Nubile rehab Nice work man - roast those PiGs (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35114816) |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:10 AM Author: Big Fiercely-loyal Stage Personal Credit Line 1) hypo - they dont budge for more than 150K and most likely you wouldn't have accepted. chances of winning at trial and expected payout?
2) hypo - client refuses 450K and says not a dollar less than 750. Then what? |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:14 AM Author: bistre stage laser beams 1. We had a strong case. If we hit my guess would be high six figures. But, there was some damaging evidence that she was selling a competing product while working there in violation of company policy (which she had a reasonable explanation for). I think chances of a plaintiff's verdict was probably 70-80%. Client also needed money now and didn't want to wait a year to get paid. Right now her husband is working crazy overtime, they have a new baby, and the 250K they netted will help them out.
2. We would have tried the case. I'm not afraid to take it to trial. But more likely we probably would have mediated again after depos/closer to trial and it would have settled. |
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Date: January 9th, 2018 2:29 AM Author: Big Fiercely-loyal Stage Personal Credit Line ty (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3853242&forum_id=2#35115486) |