L.A. Law1986

Stuart Markowitz:
No, it's not a good offer. 40,000 is not good.

Abby Perkins:
It's all the client loss, Stuart. We're not getting any punitives and it's seems to me that...

Stuart Markowitz:
He's out a pocket loss was 40, Abby, that doesn't take into account loss a profit. It doesn't take into account interest. And this things on a 4 year payout schedule which means the present-day values is about 32.

Abby Perkins:
Which is still not bad considering the cost of a trial.

Stuart Markowitz:
Abby, the client doesn't bear that cost, you took it on a contingency, remember?

Abby Perkins:
Even so, Stuart, anti competition cases are tough to win. And I'm not sure we should roll the dice for wobbler.

Stuart Markowitz:
You have a strong case here, Abby, that's why the offers as good as it is. I think you can get at least 65.

Abby Perkins:
I disagree. Look, even if we win on liability, which to me is very iffy. The upside award in this is gonna be in the low 50's.

Stuart Markowitz:
I think you're wrong.

Abby Perkins:
Thank you, but that's my decision. I'm gonna recommend the client that he take it.

Stuart Markowitz:
Fine. But I gotta tell you if he ask me, I'm gonna recommend otherwise.

Abby Perkins:
Stuart, I'll talk to the client, I don't need you giving him mixed signals about this deal.

Stuart Markowitz:
Whoa. Whoa. I'm co-counsel here, Abby. I have a duty to protect Mr. Cheng's interest as well.

Abby Perkins:
I'm the one who hire you.

Stuart Markowitz:
Yeah, on the client's behalf, which means I have an affirmative obligation to...

Abby Perkins:
Well then I just removed that obligation as of this moment!

Stuart Markowitz:
I beg your pardon?

Abby Perkins:
You're fired.

Stuart Markowitz:
You're firing me?

Abby Perkins:
I'm sorry, but your services are terminated as is your obligation to speak to my client. You can send me your bill. [Abby leaves. But Stuart has been under a lot of pressure]