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10月27日 Once an attorney always an attorneyThey may start out with morals and scrupples, but I believe the profession changes folks... here is the latest in my continuing saga... This was sent certified and regular USPS, yesterday he called acting as if he had not received it and phising for informaiton from me. Kind of suspicious to start since he has not called me in over 5 weeks... he clearly stated on the phone he had a problem with past emails and receiving them and also had not received any letters from me. I expect truthfulness, even in the face of so many attorneys who have treated me so badly. Am I expecting too much from fellow humanhs? Jesus classifed them as a brood of vipers. In my experiences over these past two and one half years, well I have to agree. Here is a copy of the certified, which by the way, he had someone at his offices sign for yesterday!
October 23, 2009
Robert E Scott R. E. Scott and Associates 125 Business Center Drive Corona, CA 92880-6921
Mr. Scott:
Thank you for your services on my behalf related to case #2:09-bk-12221-SB and Civic Case #30-2008-00101183-CU-BT-CJC. I have now received the billings I requested of you and have begun reviewing them.
Please, immediately send me the overage that is in my trust account with you.
I also have some questions for you. Why were your sanctions taken from my trust account? The judge specifically denied the sanctions that were requested by opposing counsel as related to me personally, but granted those against you. Why were sanctions awarded against you for improper procedure, taken from my account and why was I not notified beforehand that this was going to occur?
I briefly read some parts of the court transcript related to this whole situation regarding the sanction motion and am a little discouraged that you would even hint that it was my idea to take this civil case over to the bankruptcy court, when from the moment I met you, it was your and Alan’s suggestion. I don’t even know enough about law or bankruptcy to even be able to make that suggestion!
I am also a wee bit concerned by recent calls and communications from Alan and Michael Creamer relative to them not being paid… I also shared with you in my last call about their attempted extortion and blackmail of me in their Boardroom in August. You said you would speak with them and I see on the September billings where you and Alan have spoken, but I had heard nothing back from you! When we initially met last November, you requested that funds be sent to you each month and I followed that like clockwork. Why is Alan calling me about not being paid?
I will await and appreciate your responses. My preference from here on out is that all communications between us are in writing.
Respectfully yours,
Michael Fisher 10月5日 The Wooden BowlThe Wooden Bowl I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now. A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth....... The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.. 'We must do something about father,' said the son. 'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.' So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. ' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled. On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..' I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes. I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. 10月2日 Another CEO screws AmericaA $125 million goodbye for Ken LewisPosted Oct 02 2009, 05:38 AM by Douglas McIntyre
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  Filed under: banking, Citigroup, Bank of America, 24/7 Wall St. When Ken Lewis finally leaves Bank of America (BAC) he will get a $125 million goodbye from the financial firm, unless the federal government’s pay czar decides to challenge the package. Most of the Lewis compensation was set long before the big bank got into trouble and had to take $45 billion in TARP funds, so his employment contract may be sacrosanct. If so, he will get one of the largest severance packages in American corporate history. According to Reuters, “Lewis’ severance package includes $53.2 million in retirement benefits, mostly from a program frozen years ago, and $72.8 million in accumulated stock and other compensation, according to an analysis by consultant James F. Reda & Associates.” The question now is whether the new government pay czar, Kenneth Feinberg, may try to void the arrangement. Probably not. The Administration does not want to be seen as violating contract law. Feinberg has not challenged a $100 million bonus to Citigroup (C) commodities trader Andrew Hall, probably because the compensation was part of a written deal with the bank. Feinberg’s problem with Lewis may end up being very simple. Once the government abrogates one contract, how many more can it cancel? That raises the question of whether any compensation agreement between a large Wall St. firm and an employee will be honored. It also raises the specter that the government may not honor contracts in other parts of the business sector if companies are taking federal money for any purpose. Contract law violations would certainly be tested in the federal court system. Feinberg walks a fine line. Lewis will probably get his $125 million. Some analysts would say he deserves it. He built Bank of America into a financial giant. To a large extent, the bank’s near-collapse was as much as part of the credit crisis as it was any decisions that he made. That will not keep the public from believing that the deck is stacked against small shareholders and in the favor of rich CEOs. |
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