Chapter 621 Flock Law Firm
"The host suddenly mentioned Mira's words, and Fergie was a little dazed at first, but then she frantically waved her fist at the camera, and asked to make an appointment to beat her up, just like in the waiting hall before. In that way..."
Linda reported the latest developments to Song Ya, "Now she is considered by the (Federal Communications Commission) to be publicizing warnings of violence, and the TV station has also been fined, and she will probably be prosecuted by the local prosecutor in the future..."
"Prosecution? Is it that serious? What is the charge?" Song Ya asked.
"Misdemeanor and misdemeanor are not too much trouble. She has always followed the route of a hip-hop female singer who likes to hate people. This is considered routine treatment. She just needs to apologize publicly, pay a small fine and volunteer for a few hours in the community. The service is fine." Linda said: "The company usually pays the fine, and we also have to pay the TV station a small amount of compensation, totaling... more than 10,000 knives."
"Which station in the current TV industry does not have violent content?"
That little money is a trivial matter, Song Ya didn't expect it to be so serious, "People in the hip-hop circle said on the radio that it's 10,000 times more expensive than Fergie, and it's okay."
"The telecommunications bill, the bill under discussion intends to install anti-violence chips on all TVs sold, so as to control program ratings and eliminate violent content. In order to cooperate with the passage of the bill, many media are building momentum. Your Hollywood acquaintance Spielberg, David Geffen and Harvey Weinstein are anti-violence activists. Spielberg even stated that the Indiana Jones he directed is an irresponsible film that promotes excessive violence. He said that he is now very sensitive to the issue of violence. , because he has five children."
Linda explained the background, "How about we also stand up and make a statement? The donkey party should be very happy to see it."
"Is it wrong for an action-adventure film to have violent elements? Or did he make it himself... These hypocrites... Well, let Hamlin, you draw up the draft and show it to me, and then you will publish it publicly."
Song Ya knew that Spielberg and the others were all fans of the donkey party, and of course they were on the same side as him, and nodded in agreement, "Now we can calm down a bit, and it happens to teach Fergie a lesson."
There was a 'ding' in the ear, and the three of them walked out of the elevator under the protection of Old Mike and Mawota.
"Welcome to my law firm, APLUS."
Alicia is already waiting gracefully in front of the logo of the 'Flock Law Firm' at the door. She has her own law firm and no longer works for others. She now dresses a lot more high-profile, and today she specially turned it into a flaming red. Lip makeup.
"Nice to meet you,
Alicia, Delay. "
Song Ya shook hands with them, tossed and repeated several times, and finally was able to sign this small business.
Although Chicago is known as the hometown of skyscrapers, many "old" skyscrapers have become cumbersome. In order to meet the new office and fire protection requirements, they need to spend a lot of money to renovate. Some floors without money to renovate are large. But the rent is not high, and her new law firm is located in this kind of place.
The law and order nearby is also mediocre, and Song Ya saw gang 'sales points' in the car when he came.
"So, everything starts over here, right?"
Song Ya looked around her office, and there was no workstation partition. It was still the old-fashioned style of sequential desk rehearsal. Most of the desks were empty, and the office supplies on the occupied workstations were also very simple.
This kind of law firm, big clients will definitely turn around and leave when they come, but since she is the wife of the state prosecutor, Song Ya naturally picks it up and says, "I wish you a successful career, Alicia."
"Thank you, this place will change very soon, trust me."
Alicia was now in an ambitious state, confidently leading them into her modest naming partner's office, and Hamlin began a final review of the contract.
While waiting, Song Ya glanced at his watch quietly. He came here today mainly to make an appointment to chat with Peter.
The reason why Will Gardner agreed to let go was because Peter did not choose to be tough on him and Diane, but softly packaged part of Cook County's legal aid business and handed it over to Lockhart and Gardner law firm.
If a poor person in the United States has no money to hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit, the local court will appoint a legal aid lawyer to go to court, and then the lawyer will be charged on a piece-by-piece basis from the court, and the subsequent working hours will be very meager, but this is already the cost of many small lawyers and lawyers It is a good way for the interns to make a living and exercise.
Sometimes the court will contract this kind of business to certain specific law firms for regular settlement, so as to streamline procedures and office expenses. Anyway, it is government funding, and Peter is generous to the taxpayers this time.
In fact, top law firms are generally not willing to take on this kind of thankless work, but Diane Lockhart is an active member of legal aid, and there is also a big business in it, because poor people who cannot afford lawyers are also being punished. High-risk groups who are unjustly sentenced by law enforcement agencies and have been detained for extended periods of time. Lockhart and Gardner, who dare to challenge the law enforcement agencies, will turn around and play the role of vulture lawyers to assist the parties in initiating lawsuits if they get a handle in the legal aid process. Get huge compensation from the government.
Such reparations are also ultimately paid by the taxpayer.
Anyway, it is inconvenient for Peter to give this business directly to his wife, and it is considered a tacit exchange of benefits to replace his own business from Will's hands to his wife in this way.
So for Song Ya, the fun thing about this is that from now on, Peter and Will Gardner have cooperated instead.
"Although Americans believe that business is business, Peter is really not an ordinary person. Maybe this is a politician."
Song Ya looked at Alicia, who was smiling and focused on signing the document, and sighed secretly.
"Peter is here." Old Mike came in and whispered in his ear.
"OK."
He went out to the elevator, saw Peter, and after exchanging pleasantries, the two of them shook off the attendant, found a secluded place, and started talking about business.
"So Diane Lockhart won't be representing Pablo again?" he asked as part of the deal.
"San Diego is too far away."
Peter hinted that the problem was solved, "Thank you for providing my wife's law firm with the first big business."
"I am honored to continue working with Alicia."
It’s not a big business for me. In Chicago, the legal expenses of his A+ record and A+ copyright and asset management company are much higher than A+ audio, Song Ya smiled modestly, “What about your governor’s plan? What is the specific plan? This year is the election year, or should we wait for the next election?"
"This year, the results of the polls are good, although the preparations are far behind some candidates in the party."
Peter leaned against the wall in a good mood and said casually: "That meeting has already been held, and the crime rate in Cook County and the Chicago area has a clear downward trend."
"Has it been opened?" Song Ya knew that he was referring to the peace conference that convened the leaders of the various gangs. The last time he cracked down on the public housing district with an iron fist was very popular among Chicagoans. Likely vote for him, if you win Chicago and Cook County, the governorship of Illinois is almost impossible to lose.
"Yes."
Peter nodded, "But recently..." He considered his words for a while, "It seems that some FBI agents have been quietly operating in Chicago, and it seems that the Sinaloa case has not been completely put down."
"Will there be any trouble?" Song Ya asked casually.
"It should be fine."
Peter didn't seem to take it very seriously either.
Song Yaxin was a little suspenseful again. He learned from the old Mike that it was actually the FBI detective who Vic killed, but the state prosecutor in front of him probably didn't know the inside story, "In short, after you announce your candidacy, my support will also Quickly put in place, previous commitments remain in place, with the same level of support for Al Gore."
"Then I thank you in advance."
He donated a million dollars to Gore, and Peter was of course very happy when he heard the billionaire's reassurance, "Oh, yes, there is one more thing, the prison cannot keep little Lowry in confinement indefinitely." Room, do you have any ideas?"
"Will Barron take care of him?" Song Ya asked.
"Although Diane Lockhart no longer provides legal assistance to Pablo, she has gone to San Diego to meet and chat with Pablo twice after all. Pablo will definitely not trust Barron now, you know, Although San Diego is very far from Chicago, the inmates in prison have their own way of sending messages."
Peter was not at ease, "And after Little Lowry leaves the confinement room, many media people who want to do special topics on the Sinaloa case will definitely visit him frequently or help spread the word."
"Then what should we do?" Song Ya didn't quite understand his hint.
"Do you still have feelings for Little Lowry?"
The charming mature man who was about the same height as him put a smile on his mouth, "Or do you think he is a hidden danger like me?"
Song Ya understood this time, swallowed slightly, and when the words came to her lips, some past events came to her mind, "Of course, that guy has always been my hidden danger." It took about a few minutes before he replied to the other party.
"I see." Peter winked at him playfully.