Hardy Empire 1945

Chapter 200 Baker McKenzie International Law Firm

Three days later, George and Li Gen reported to Hardy about the actor union.

The Screen Actors Union still has 450,000 US dollars in funds. Last year, it collected a total of 1.35 million dues. This year it should be a lot more. George said.

Li Genhui reported: Sorting out labor union complaints, there are now more than 700 cases in hand, of several types, asking for salary, ordinary actors have reported that the salary is too low, sexual harassment, unfair contracting, and coercion. They were beaten by the crew.”

The last two letters were received yesterday. One of them, a girl named Luna, reported that she and her friend had signed a contract with an agency company. The company's agent often forced them to sleep with them, but they couldn't get out because of the contract.

There was also a girl who reported being abused and raped by a director who was contracted by Columbia and had made several well-known films, one of which was nominated for an Oscar.

The girl said that she participated in the filming of a movie and was a supporting role in the movie. The director beat her in front of the whole crew, slapped her a few times, and then forcibly changed the scene to let the male actor shoot the strong scene.

When I got back to the hotel, the director called her to the room and told her that if she was disobedient, he still had many ways to deal with her, and even kicked her away directly. He said to the outside world that her acting skills were bad and she was not suitable for the role, so that no one would Use her again, and threaten her, and sue her after kicking her away, and ask her to compensate for the breach of contract.

Under the threat of the director, the girl had to sleep with the director. It happened four times during the filming. In the letter, she also said that the director was not capable enough, so he tortured her with tools, and often beat her black and blue. piece.

Hardy nodded.

After thinking about it, I got an idea, and ordered:

If the wages are owed, let the union send a letter to those film companies and set a time limit for them. If the salary is not paid within the prescribed time limit, the union will take action.

The thing about signing a garbage brokerage company, hiring HD security intelligence personnel, launching an investigation on that broker, finding out his behavior of coercing girls, taking pictures to collect evidence, and sending him directly to prison.

By the way, let them shoot as many videos as possible during the investigation. Later, they can make a documentary or make news. I believe this will be a good publicity for the actor union. Hardy said.

The Actors Guild has money, so in order to help the actors solve their troubles, it is normal to hire HD security intelligence personnel to investigate, right?

What, you said that the people who send your own company still need money?

In the capital society, groups and companies with different scores naturally have to be clearly distinguished. Even Hardy's own company has to spend money. Hardy's current industries all have HD security.

As for filming, this is called making the best use of everything, which not only promotes the actors union, but also allows ABC to have good vegetarian dishes and good shows.

As for the director, Columbia, right? Eight major film companies, this is a good business card. This matter must be made vigorous. I will find a lawyer to help the girl with the lawsuit. Even if there is no evidence, I will toss the director to the court. Desperate to die.

If it was someone else, someone from the eight major companies would definitely be worried, but Hardy didn't take this into consideration at all. He would attack the people from the eight major companies, which would definitely have a great deterrent effect on other film companies.

Others are killing chickens to scare monkeys, and Hardy directly kills cows to scare monkeys and chickens.

The Actors Union, stand up for the actors, this is our purpose. Hardy said with a smile.

Hardy picked up the phone and called Andy, asking him to send a good lawyer. After hearing this, Andy said: Boss, I have two lawyers under me. They told me about one thing yesterday. They want to form a family. Law firm, tell me that I want to meet you and hope to get your investment.

Oh, I like people who have ideas for the future, what's their level of business? Hardy asked.

Their professional level is very good. They all graduated from Yale Law School and are among the best in the industry. I hired them with a high salary. They were the ones who worked on the previous cases and they all completed them very well. Dido.

Let them come to me, and I'll talk to them, Hardy said.

afternoon,

Hardy's office.

Ross Baker and John McKenzie walked into Hardy's office, both in their thirties in crisp suits, and Hardy, who had met them before, smiled and nodded.

Hello, Mr. Hardy. The two greeted together.

Sit down, what would you like to drink?

Coffee is fine. The two said a little cautiously.

Hardy told the secretary to make coffee.

I heard from Andy that you want to start a law firm and want me to invest? Hardy asked with a smile.

Yes, we have been working for several years, hoping to set up a law firm, just like Mr. Andy's economic and financial company. Ross Baker explained.

If they set up a law firm to operate independently, they will no longer be migrant workers, but bosses. They can earn more in the future, and they can also grow through recruitment.

What do you think? Hardy asked.

We hope that Mr. Hardy will invest 500,000 yuan and become a shareholder of the law firm, accounting for 40% of the shares. Another lawyer, John McKenzie, said.

Hardy thought for a while and said, I'll invest 1 million, accounting for 60% of the shares.

Baker and McKenzie didn't expect Hardy to agree so quickly, but the shares Hardy wanted exceeded their expectations. They originally thought of 50%, saying that 40% was to give Hardy room to bargain .

But Mr. Hardy added another 500,000, which made the two very tempted. After all, with money, they can build a better office space, recruit more partners and assistant lawyers, and the law firm will grow faster.

certainly.

In fact, they can completely start from scratch, because they have the technology and can survive anywhere. However, a law firm consists of two parts, one is capable lawyers, and the other is business.

Hardy's company has enough business, and they can make a lot of money just by relying on Hardy's industry, so as to develop.

Hardy is not a person who can't tolerate others making money. As long as you can serve me well, making money is what you should do.

In fact, these people earn hard money.

The two looked at each other for a few more times, and McKenshi nodded. Baker understood the meaning of his old friend and said, Mr. Hardy, we agree to this plan. You will invest 1 million and take up 60% of the shares.

Hardy smiled and nodded.

He doesn't care about the 1 million. If he has his own law firm, many things will be very convenient in the future.

By the way, have you decided on a name yet? Hardy asked.

The two smiled, Yes, we have already thought about it before, using the combination of our two names as the name of the law firm, 'Baker McKenzie International Law Firm', what do you think of this name?

Hearing the name, Hardy was stunned.

Baker McKenzie.

Depend on,

Wouldn't it be the Baker McKenzie who was later known as the world's largest law firm?

In his last life, he hired lawyers from this law firm to file a lawsuit because of his business. It is said that the number of lawyers in this law firm had reached more than 2,700 at that time, and it had offices in more than 50 countries around the world. It was the largest law firm in the world. , and its strength is also ranked among the top three in the world, with an annual profit of more than 1 billion US dollars.

If it is really them, then I will definitely not lose money on this investment, and it will be a big profit.

How many people are you going to hire? Hardy asked.

We have found twelve partners. Ross Beck said.

Is it because if I don't invest, you will also go out to form a law firm? Hardy asked.

John McKenzie smiled, To be honest with Mr. Hardy, we really think that way. Without Mr. Hardy's investment, we will have a much harder start, and we need to find new businesses. It will take at least three to five years to complete the business. It's going to improve.

With the investment of Mr. Hardy, we can recruit 40 to 50 lawyers and jump directly into the ranks of medium-sized law firms. The most important thing is that with Mr. Hardy's business, our development speed will be faster. It is estimated that we can do it in three years Become a large law firm.

This John McKenzie expressed his thoughts very simply.

Hardy could tell that among these two people, Ross Baker was of the planning type, while John McKenzie was of the decisive type, which reminded Hardy of the word conspiracy and decisiveness.

The two are classmates and good friends, with complementary personalities, no wonder they were able to develop the law firm so well later on.

If you want business, there is no problem at all. You should know that Andy is helping me form the Hardy Group. Hardy said.

Of course, the two of us are also on the team. McKenzie said.

When the group is established, Baker McKenzie can become the contracted law firm of the group. I believe there will be countless businesses at that time. I'm afraid you don't have enough people. Recruit people as soon as possible. Hardy said with a smile.

After hearing it for two days, I was ecstatic in my heart, even if I was calm, I couldn't hide the smile on my face.

They know how strong the Hardy Group is.

HD Security, HD Movies, HD Brokers, Walsh Mines, Maple TV Factory, Rocky Mountain Mineral Water Factory, Auction Company, HD Toy Factory, Estee Lauder, Playboy Magazine, Two Winery, HD Airline, Hardy Hotel Casino, ABC TV station, Andy is responsible for the financial investment.

In Hardy's own industries alone, there are countless businesses that require lawyers, which is enough to support a large law firm.

Mr. Hardy, don't worry, we will work hard to develop and provide the most professional legal services for the group. Ross Baker said excitedly.

Hardy is also very happy in his heart. Having Baker McKenzie, the strongest law firm in the future, is equivalent to having Nanshan Pizza Hut, and his legal security is more guaranteed.

For the establishment of a law firm, I will sign the contract after you have finished the documents. Now there is a case that will be handed over to you, allowing you to have your first business and take the opportunity to gain fame. Hardy said.

What case? The two asked curiously.

Hardy took out the report letter that reported that the director oppressed and threatened rape during filming, and handed it to the two of them. They looked at it and said, It's been more than half a year, and all the evidence has probably been destroyed. It may be difficult to send this director to prison.

Hardy chuckled, You don't need to be sent to prison, as long as everyone knows about it, you go to the informant and help her fight this lawsuit. It's best to have evidence, and it's okay if there is no evidence. As long as people know that the actors will do their best It’s good to maintain the determination of members.”

However, I estimate that after such a toss, as a public figure, he will never be able to show his face in Hollywood in the future.

If this is the case, it's very simple. Women have the full right to prosecute sexual assault cases, and they can tell them at any time. After we accept the case, we can further hype the case. Even if we can't convict because of insufficient evidence, we will toss him a couple of times. Years are not a problem. McKenzie said.

This is enough. This business belongs to Vito of the Screen Actors Union, and the remuneration will not be small. Hardy said with a smile.

The two laughed together.

Hardy is the big boss, and he also has a share of the money.