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whathehell

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16. I'm lamenting the fact that you're begrudging them their earnings..

Reply to Evolve Dammit (Reply #12)

Wed Nov 10, 2021, 09:33 PM

Nov 2021

Lawyering isn't a 9 to 5 job..They undergo 4 years of expensive, rigorous training and generally work LONG hours. They also do more free or " pro bono," work than any of the other professions.

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Judge OKs $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation [View all] Omaha Steve Nov 2021 OP

Now, can some other judge say no to this?? Is this the final and binding?? a kennedy Nov 2021 #1

That settlement should include Submariner Nov 2021 #2

K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2021 #3

What Faux pas Nov 2021 #4

about 400 million? whathehell Nov 2021 #8

Video clip from Detroit TV...... KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2021 #11

Blood-sucking lawyers.. Did they do it on a "contingency fee" basis? It would be nice to know if Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #5

How 'bout the " blood sucking" Repukes who sent Flint filthy water? whathehell Nov 2021 #10

I was lamenting that 1/3 went to attorneys. We know who caused the problem. Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #12

I'm lamenting the fact that you're begrudging them their earnings.. whathehell Nov 2021 #16

I don't care. I've known plenty of sleazy lawyers who didn't work that hard. Evolve Dammit Nov 2021 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author whathehell Nov 2021 #20

I care, as I know many good lawyers who DO work those hours whathehell Nov 2021 #21

Hey, they were trying to save hundreds of dollars. tclambert Nov 2021 #13

Riiiiiight! whathehell Nov 2021 #15

oh how nice for the lawyers--$200 million? orleans Nov 2021 #6

So the lawyers should work for nothing? whathehell Nov 2021 #7

Why are you bashing lawyers?..Try going after the Republican administration whathehell Nov 2021 #9

The "state" did not make this happen. A handful of Republicans did. tclambert Nov 2021 #14

That "handful" of Republicans were governing the state at the time.. whathehell Nov 2021 #17

Sadly, voters appear to have gained no wisdom from this. tclambert Nov 2021 #19

It is sad, but, in my opinion whathehell Nov 2021 #24

Hooray! Bout time those folks got some restitution. Fla Dem Nov 2021 #22

Yes! whathehell Nov 2021 #23