To find out where he stood, Baier set up informational meetings with investment banks like Robertson Stephens.

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An easy way to do this is to regularly pursue informational interviews and one-on-one networking meetings.

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The meetings between the NFL and the attorney general's office were informational and cooperative, and the league wasn't facing any charge and didn't need to agree to the measures.

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