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Archive for April, 2009

Back to Business

April 30, 2009 at 11:34 pm by: Dominic Verstegen

Litigation Value: $0
Since Troy is away on business, I’m guest-blogging again. And what a week to do so –- there’s a lot to talk about from the “Casual Friday” episode.

Going for Broke

April 24, 2009 at 12:06 am by: Troy Foster

Litigation Value: $0 – 300,000
Well, it didn’t take long for the Michael Scott Paper Company to go broke. Surprisingly, it wasn’t because of any judgments for sexual harassment, unfair competition, or defamation.  Not surprisingly, it was because of irresponsible pricing.

All’s Not Fair in Love and War

April 17, 2009 at 8:08 am by: Troy Foster

Litigation Value: $250,000
Things escalated quickly during the “Heavy Competition” episode of The Office. Michael Scott ratcheted up his sales efforts by trying to get Dwight Schrute to give him some of Dunder Mifflin’s customers. But when new Dunder Mifflin boss Charles Minor gained Dwight’s respect (with a well-appreciated handshake –- “it’s firm!”), the deal was [...]

Take One for the Team

April 9, 2009 at 11:54 pm by: Troy Foster

Litigation Value: $60,000
There was just too much going on last night on The Office. Two Episodes, multiple story lines, and several unlawful actions that could lead to big money damages against Dunder Mifflin -– and the new Michael Scott Paper Company.

Solicitation Defamation

April 2, 2009 at 6:01 pm by: Troy Foster

Litigation Value: $75,000
No new episode this week (darned ER series finale), but that doesn’t mean there isn’t activity in Scranton. Shortly after Michael’s departure from Dunder Mifflin last week, Michael sent out an email to job seekers about the Michael Scott Paper Company. It read: