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.
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.
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.