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EFTA00037152.pdf
This document is page 3 of a legal advisory letter from a law firm to its clients, discussing the implications of representing multiple clients in a lawsuit. It outlines the benefits, such as sharing costs and efficiency, and the risks, particularly conflicts of interest regarding settlement funds and confidentiality. The text references complaints about children being in danger, suggesting the context of the litigation involves abuse.
EFTA00037151.pdf
This document is page 4 of a legal representation agreement, likely related to the Epstein litigation given the Bates stamp EFTA00037151. It outlines terms regarding joint representation, attorney fee division with associated counsel, conflict waivers regarding the representation of other victims against the same defendants, and the client's responsibility for litigation expenses.
EFTA00037148.pdf
This document is a page from a legal services agreement detailing the terms of arbitration, cost sharing, and confidentiality between a law firm and its clients. It defines 'Joint Expenses' versus 'Individual Expenses' and outlines the process for allocating these costs among clients involved in similar cases. The document also includes a waiver of rights to a trial by judge or jury in favor of binding arbitration.
EFTA00037145.pdf
This document is page 7 of a legal engagement agreement (Bates EFTA00037145) outlining the terms for 'Discharge and Withdrawal' and 'Conclusion of Services'. It specifies the conditions under which the Client or Firm may terminate the relationship, the Client's financial obligations for expenses and fees upon termination, and the Firm's policy for retaining case files for three years before destruction.
EFTA00037144.pdf
This document appears to be page 2 of a legal advisory or retainer agreement provided to clients in a sexual abuse lawsuit. It details the strategic arguments for and against joining multiple plaintiffs in a single case, citing credibility benefits versus the risks of 'diluting' strong cases or losing individual control. The document specifically references child sex abuse cases and uses the Bill Cosby case as an analogy for the power of multiple accusers.
EFTA00037143.pdf
This document outlines the terms of legal representation between a client and a law firm, specifically addressing joint representation and prosecution of claims. It includes clauses regarding conflict waivers, decision-making authority, settlement strategies, and the understanding that claim values may vary.
EFTA00037142.pdf
This document is page 5 of a legal retainer agreement between a client and a law firm. It details the handling of litigation expenses, the allocation of awarded attorney's fees and sanctions, and explicitly states that client approval is necessary for any settlement. The document touches on the potential for multiple cases involving bankruptcy and trusts/estates counsel.
EFTA00037140.pdf
This document is a page from a legal retainer agreement (Bates EFTA00037140) outlining terms between a law firm and a client. It covers the firm's authorization to practice law in various states (NY, MI, PA, CA, FL, DC), a disclosure of liability insurance, strict protocols regarding media communication, warnings about the discoverability of social media content, and consent for the use of cloud services and email. The document warns the client against destroying digital evidence.
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This is a condensed deposition transcript (pages 18-21) involving an unnamed senior lawyer/partner testifying about the hiring of an attorney named Brad. The witness discusses their prior knowledge of the 'Epstein case,' describing Jeffrey Epstein as a 'billionaire' and an 'extremely collectible pedophile' representing significant financial value. The witness confirms discussing the case with Russ Adler, and possibly Farmer and Jaffe, before hiring Brad, but denies hiring Brad solely for the Epstein case.
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This document contains pages 14-17 of a deposition transcript, likely of Scott Rothstein (implied by context of a Ponzi scheme and specific attorneys mentioned). The witness discusses the hiring practices of his law firm, distinguishing between the 'legitimate side' and the 'Ponzi scheme.' He specifically details the hiring of attorneys including Steve Osber and 'Brad' (likely Brad Edwards), noting that he relied heavily on trust and recommendations from existing partners like Gary Farmer, often hiring people without deep background checks if they were vouched for by trusted insiders.
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