The one thing that those CEOs forget in the heat of the moment, is that badmouthing an ex-client can cast their agencies in a bad light with existing clients and prospects alike.

FORBES: Grace Under Fire

Within days of commencement of my inquiry, I recommended that the client ask for all of his money back immediately, in light of the likelihood of fraud.

FORBES: Anatomy of (Yet Another) Hedge Fund Fraud (June 1, 2001)

So in an elaborate dance, defense lawyers first provide the name and Social Security number of a client to the IRS, and are given a green or red light for the program.

FORBES: IRS Yanks Criminal Amnesty Deal From Taxpayers With Secret Bank Leumi Accounts

So defense lawyers first provide the name and Social Security number of a client to the criminal division of the IRS, and are given a green or red light for the program.

FORBES: Taxpayers Who Lost Offshore Account Amnesty Promised Fair Treatment