The Preacher wrote:
Hey NWIHoosier,
Couldn't help but noticing you are a practicing corporate attorney.
I have a "hypothetical" legal question form law school 101.
If I may.
If you had a client, who's reckless speech had repeatedly raised questions of liability and who may be facing legal action as a result of his/her statements, written or spoken, advise him/her to shut the hell up as to not worsen the situation any further?
Would it not be prudent, in your opiniom, to explore the possibilities of a private, out of court settlement of the parties differences?
Or, would you advise your client to escalate his/her attacks as a means of negociation in hopes his/her accuser would drop their suit?
I'm sorry, I almost forgot. Let's throw some death threats in there as well, for all to see, at an innocemt 3rd party who has nothing to do with your case.
I think that paints a clear picture.
I'm just a "Caveman", but, I know which way I would go.
What say ye council?
Well, I think you know what the answer would be; however, I don't know all of the facts about what happened, so it wouldn't be fair to either of you to give an answer. But again, I would never be in the situation where I would have to advise a client about a matter like this, as this is not my area. I don't know the particulars about what happened on the Times message board, but I'll just say that I hope you and sparks can work this out.