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"de facto extortion" Extortion is many times a matter how something is framed though. Lawyers do this frequently with "demand" letters worded carefully to achi
by larrys 14y ago
"de facto extortion"
Extortion is many times a matter how something is framed though. Lawyers do this frequently with "demand" letters worded carefully to achieve their purpose but avoid appearing to extort a settlement on their clients behalf.
Extortion is more a "if you don't, then I'll" as opposed to "if you don't" (and you let the other person come to to the obvious conclusion.)
- Evbn 14y agoNot really. Lawyers aren't guilty of extortion when the demand letter asserts a demand they are entitled to. They issue threats to redress a legal wrong, not to obtain a preference. If a lawyer issues threats based on non-defensible demands, the victim has cause to react with countersuit or criminal charges.