Chicago 1990

Chicago, Goodman and Hamlin law firms.

"What's the matter just now!? You're so obvious!"

After Ms. Sloan sent Alicia away, she returned to Goodman's office and protested loudly, "You know what her conditions are!"

"That couple are too greedy, legal counsel from Litman Publishing?"

Goodman lit his cigar distractedly, "If the Illinois Department of Education agrees to purchase educational films from Litman Publishing, then my law firm has to surrender Litman’s legal affairs, but if my The law firm lost the price of this legal business to help the publisher get the educational film distribution in Illinois, so what can I get myself? Nothing!"

"She's making a price! We were talking about business just now, aren't we? I've already told you in advance that Alicia will be satisfied with the legal business for the transfer of high-fidelity magazines! This deal is very cost-effective, Litman Press The educational film plan of China needs a breakthrough in the model state!"

Sloan pointed at each other unceremoniously, "Goodman, don't play dumb in front of me."

"Let’s be straightforward. This is the situation now. APLUS has been in a coma for a month, OK? I don’t know if he will wake up or when, but at least now he can’t make any more money or do it privately with politicians. Trading, he left a lot of trouble, and I must concentrate on the most important things.

Goodman replied: "Sony Columbia Records used his previous albums and singles to push, like WhereIsTheLove, DeadAndGone, those songs suitable for commemoration and mourning have hit the singles chart again. They are being shot by APLUS. Makes a lot of money, but he has been reluctant to settle the huge amount of record revenue before this year, and indiscriminately issue sky-high bills to singers who rented their recording studio last year, such as Destiny and Jazzy... I am preparing a lawsuit against them. I want money, but we don’t have much liquidity on our account."

"Not much? I remember there are more than 40 million!"

"Uh... how do you know? APLUS tells you this too? A bit unlike him."

"Don't interrupt Goodman."

Sloan stopped him from pulling further and further, "You are playing tricks to shift the focus. I remind you that I am the representative of the board of directors appointed by APLUS to the Litman Publishing House. I can decide whether to change the law firm or not. Don't force me to use this trick. ."

"Ha! I remember that your public relations consultant, political consultant and other positions are linked to the A+ copyright and asset management company? I can fire you Sloan now." Goodman sneered.

"You can't, I need an APLUS signature to fire me, unless..."

When Sloan said this, he suddenly understood the other party's true thoughts, "Unless he is confirmed by a doctor to enter a persistent vegetative state or brain death, A+ copyright and asset management companies are under your law firm's custody, right?"

"No one wants to see that happen, but you do need to be good, Sloan."

Goodman pecked his cigar and his tone became strong. "APLUS is a genius, but the genius's character flaws are also obvious. He invests in various businesses randomly, often gives politicians big gifts beyond common sense, stubborn... what? The ghost education film plan is what he came up with with his head. Can it succeed? I doubt it. He doesn't make money in every business. I have worked with him for seven years and have seen a lot. If he goes into a coma for a long time, So our top priority is to shrink the line of defense and take care of the part of the business he left behind. We must reduce expenditure, not continue to expand, or invest in those vampire politicians and their family members!"

"The construction of new sites for A+ Records and A+CN still needs the continued support of Illinois!"

Sloan was so angry that his voice became sharp, "At least now we are in a good relationship with the governor and his wife. At this time, turning our faces? Is it too stupid!"

"Alicia also has legal affairs from A+CN and A+ Audio Company. She is also the director representative of APLUS to the Inner City Broadcasting Company.

Goodman asked, "That's why I said she was greedy. Her husband didn't even fulfill his obligation to protect APLUS on his own site in Illinois, did he?"

"There is no discussion about this anyway, Goodman."

Sloan rubbed his eyebrows and thought for a while, and still firmly said: "Litman Publishing is still a high-fidelity magazine with a much smaller business. You choose one, otherwise I will really kick your law firm out of Littman Publishing. The agency, while I still have the power of the director representative. As for if you really get the trusteeship right to speculate in the future, please let me..."

She first spoke harshly and then calmly persuaded: "APLUS attaches great importance to the educational film plan, and keeps it as a secret weapon until it spends 85 million to buy the messy things of Litman Press and high-fidelity magazines. This is a business that he has long thought about. It didn't start until he had a platform to execute the plan. It was not a shock at all. He does lose money occasionally, but the probability of success is greater. You agree?"

Goodman looked up at this shrewd professional woman, staring at each other like torches. He didn't feel that the other party had any signs of compromise. He also knew that time was on his own side. Don't worry, he sighed half-truths. After losing, "Okay, okay, as far as the sales of high-fidelity magazines are concerned, there is no more point. We have negotiated?"

"Yes, deal!"

"Well, go call Alicia back."

"Alicia!" Sloan trot out hurriedly, chasing Alicia back all the way to the parking lot.

The two sides quickly negotiated and signed the contract. Looking at Alicia's satisfaction but not enough to leave with Sloan, "I think of it, maybe APLUS is in good condition now?" Tucao to Hamlin beside him.

"of course."

Hamlin was more cold-blooded and showed him a court document, "The South City Federal Court has ruled that the Barn case has been adjourned indefinitely in view of APLUS's physical condition. I think we no longer need the so-called dream lawyers. , Can save a lot of money."

"Cochrane can't get rid of it. Cochrane still has a litigation contract with CBS."

Goodman got up and stuffed a videotape into the machine. As the most famous black lawyer, Cochrane became mad when he learned that Song Ya was shot. He speeded up the proceedings and kept appearing in various media to curse. CBS and Sony Columbia.

He has collected a lot of evidence of discrimination from the CBS television network before. A few days ago, he led a large group of witnesses who joined the class action to hold a press conference in New York.

"I don’t want to repeat the APLUS thing over and over again, as he once said under the Lincoln Monument: The position is so, nothing else, CBS TV must learn a lesson, I will not give up, even if APLUS on the bed can no longer Pay my attorney's fees. Please follow me..."

In the picture, Cochrane gave the podium to a black woman, "When I was applying for a job at CBS five years ago, the person in charge of the interview was called... I swear that the white man used discriminatory words several times in the conversation. , And laughed at my traditional black college degree, claiming it is worthless..."

Black women began to express their grievances and express their grievances. They all had noses and eyes, and many claimed that they had strong evidence in their hands. The plain speeches were very resonant.

"There is nothing wrong with Cochrane's methods of manipulating the media. CBS has urgently fired Big Pyro, the reporter and producer of the hip-hop documentary, and withdrew all award applications for this year's awards season..." Hamlin Look and talk.

"It's too late to do this now."

Goodman turned the television off, "Anyway, except for Cochrane, other law firms and lawyers are going to get out, do you agree?"

"Agree 100%, have a drink?"

"Okay, whiskey thanks."

The two were toasting and meeting in the office. Old Mike left the hospital and looked for it. "I need money, cash, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars." Old Mike said.

"Again? What do you want money for?" Goodman asked.

"It's still those things, private detectives, security, and solving some problems for Mavota and another bodyguard's house." Old Mike replied.

"We have awarded two very generous pensions, and CNA Insurance has also lost a huge sum of money."

Hamlin said: "It's a huge sum of money for ordinary families."

"I want to prepare another education fund for their children..." Old Mike said.

"Okay, okay, I know you are very emotional, but we...APLUS money is not blown by the wind, remember this Mike."

Goodman drew out a few documents and signed it, "The private detective is the last one. There is nothing to investigate, right? We plan to cut some of the bodyguards. The hospital has long been stunned by so many strong men with guns. There is a lot of criticism in the hospital, and you often scare other patients."

"The gunman Trevor Phillips has not been caught yet, there are other doubts about this matter."

"What's the doubt?" Goodman frowned.

"The driver and mastermind who was killed by the FBI, McTownley, his face was smashed by a bullet, I suspect..."

"Don't do that, Mike, we are on one side, aren't we? We need you to stay in the hospital and take care of APLUS." Goodman handed the signed document to the old man, "Go to Song Asheng, don't be old Suspicious."

"Of course, I'm not going anywhere."

The old man put away the documents, "Will you go to the hospital with me? The doctor said that the conclusion of APLUS brain examination and consultation is coming out soon."

"Ok."

The two picked up their coats and rode back to the hospital in Mike's car.

"Good news! APLUS's brain is very healthy, and the cerebral cortex is even more active than normal. The examination did not cause any complications..."

The doctor pointed to the four scanned pictures and explained to everyone, "Look, this is a brain death state, and there is almost no sign of brain activity. This is a vegetative state, which is much more active. This is normal and more active... This is APLUS. Is the cerebral cortex brighter? Haha..."

The crowd cheered.

"If this is the case, will he wake up soon?" Xue Linfen asked. She didn't come to the exorcism ceremony. Susie's family stopped talking to her. They treated her as air, and she didn't bother to take the initiative to scold her.

"Uh...I can't pack this ticket. But from now on, you have to talk to him more, play more music that he likes, or... Anyway, think of various ways to stir up his memories, emotions... a certain moment Maybe he suddenly wakes up. According to the current function of his brain, he should be able to hear and feel you..." The doctor laughed.

Finally heard the good news, everyone cheered again.

Goodman and Hamlin, who stood behind and laughed at each other, looked at each other, feeling a little complicated.