I've read some discussion here about lawyers, but haven't seen any about KT's lawyers. Here's some info, for what it's worth:
In past litigation (and he's been involved in plenty), KT has been represented by Jenner & Block, a national law firm based in Chicago, that has over 400 lawyers. This firm has represented KT in lawsuits he's brought against the United States, the FTC, the NY State Consumer Protection Board, as well as various companies and individuals. I'm familiar with this firm, and they're not lightweights.
Based on his history of litigation, KT seems to have an affinity for making claims that he and his companies have been disparaged in various ways that damage his ability to do business.
Here's an example to think about:
About 10 years ago, KT sued an individual for allegedly libelous statements made by the individual about KT in a book and on a website. KT obtained a default judgment (I haven't looked up the details, but typically, a default is entered when the defendant fails to respond to the complaint). Following an evidentiary hearing, KT was awarded a judgment of $5 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Here's the ironic kicker -- the individual then filed bankruptcy and tried to discharge the judgment debt. The court ruled that the debt was not dischargable because the underlying act was "a willful or malicious injury."
Just a word to the wise: be careful, and know your foe.
In past litigation (and he's been involved in plenty), KT has been represented by Jenner & Block, a national law firm based in Chicago, that has over 400 lawyers. This firm has represented KT in lawsuits he's brought against the United States, the FTC, the NY State Consumer Protection Board, as well as various companies and individuals. I'm familiar with this firm, and they're not lightweights.
Based on his history of litigation, KT seems to have an affinity for making claims that he and his companies have been disparaged in various ways that damage his ability to do business.
Here's an example to think about:
About 10 years ago, KT sued an individual for allegedly libelous statements made by the individual about KT in a book and on a website. KT obtained a default judgment (I haven't looked up the details, but typically, a default is entered when the defendant fails to respond to the complaint). Following an evidentiary hearing, KT was awarded a judgment of $5 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Here's the ironic kicker -- the individual then filed bankruptcy and tried to discharge the judgment debt. The court ruled that the debt was not dischargable because the underlying act was "a willful or malicious injury."
Just a word to the wise: be careful, and know your foe.