Anyone can sue anyone for anything. All you have to do is file a complaint. If I wanted to sue Donald Trump for $10 million because I had a wet dream ... I could. And the media might even pick up the story. Of course, my suit would be promptly thrown out not long thereafter and I might face sanctions.
Will the plaintiff in the Match.com case prevail ...? No chance in hell. It is a nuisance suit -- plain and simple. I do not, however, expect Match will settle. That would set a terrible precident and invite copycat suits. Were I Match's lawyers, I'd tell my client to make an example out of them and make the other lawyer suffer. He or she will never see a dime. Quite honestly, I doubt the case would even get to a jury. I think Match would all but certainly prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment.
Just more proof there are far too many desperate lawyers in this country ... and tort reform is overdue.
I might well be winding down my legal career (trading time for money) in pursuit of Fastlane opportunities, but I'll say this ... having a law degree and significant litigation experience ... all but guarantees this kind of bullshit will never wrack havoc on my businesses. I love to litigate and it costs me nothing. I'll rip their F'n heads off. It's a great defensive weapon. Plus ... when you can anticipate how the opponent might come at you ... you can stack the deck in your favor so these types of things don't happen (or as often).
If you are ever contemplating law school ... That's the reason to go -- Empowerment. The ability to stand up for yourself and fight back (without breaking the bank). It's incredible peace of mind.
Still ... this type of news story pisses me off too. When you start making money ... you've got a bulls-eye on your back. It's the price of playing poker these days.
Will the plaintiff in the Match.com case prevail ...? No chance in hell. It is a nuisance suit -- plain and simple. I do not, however, expect Match will settle. That would set a terrible precident and invite copycat suits. Were I Match's lawyers, I'd tell my client to make an example out of them and make the other lawyer suffer. He or she will never see a dime. Quite honestly, I doubt the case would even get to a jury. I think Match would all but certainly prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment.
Just more proof there are far too many desperate lawyers in this country ... and tort reform is overdue.
I might well be winding down my legal career (trading time for money) in pursuit of Fastlane opportunities, but I'll say this ... having a law degree and significant litigation experience ... all but guarantees this kind of bullshit will never wrack havoc on my businesses. I love to litigate and it costs me nothing. I'll rip their F'n heads off. It's a great defensive weapon. Plus ... when you can anticipate how the opponent might come at you ... you can stack the deck in your favor so these types of things don't happen (or as often).
If you are ever contemplating law school ... That's the reason to go -- Empowerment. The ability to stand up for yourself and fight back (without breaking the bank). It's incredible peace of mind.
Still ... this type of news story pisses me off too. When you start making money ... you've got a bulls-eye on your back. It's the price of playing poker these days.