1 00:00:02,136 --> 00:00:04,172 (beep) MAN (on phone): No, you shut up! Shut the hell up! 2 00:00:04,205 --> 00:00:06,040 WOMAN: I... okay, I am listening. What? What are you trying to say? 3 00:00:06,074 --> 00:00:08,576 MAN: Good. You listen to this, this is what I'm gonna tell you. 4 00:00:08,609 --> 00:00:10,678 I can come to your house. I can come to your neighbors' house. 5 00:00:10,711 --> 00:00:13,314 WOMAN: You cannot! MAN: I could come to your parents' house and say 6 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:15,249 that you welched on your debt. WOMAN: Sir... You know where my parents live? 7 00:00:15,283 --> 00:00:17,751 MAN: You took out money and you're not paying it. 8 00:00:17,785 --> 00:00:20,321 WOMAN: I've paid every cent. MAN: Yes, you should... I can do that, it is not illegal 9 00:00:20,354 --> 00:00:23,157 for me to do that. You know why it's not illegal? WOMAN: No, it is illegal. 10 00:00:23,191 --> 00:00:25,359 MAN: No, no, I don't think you understand, Maggie. 11 00:00:25,393 --> 00:00:27,795 MAGGIE: No, I do understand. I don't think that you... 12 00:00:27,828 --> 00:00:30,364 MAN: I have your Social Security number, Maggie. 13 00:00:30,398 --> 00:00:32,666 I have your e-mail. I can ruin your life. 14 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:36,370 MAGGIE: I paid my b... my... I paid my debts, I paid every single cent! 15 00:00:36,404 --> 00:00:38,306 MAN: Maggie, you're getting me angry. See? They cashed it. 16 00:00:38,339 --> 00:00:40,441 MAN: I-I deal with liars all day. MAGGIE: What? 17 00:00:40,474 --> 00:00:42,276 MAN: And I thought you weren't one of them. 18 00:00:42,310 --> 00:00:46,247 MAGGIE: I have paid you $8,900... 19 00:00:46,280 --> 00:00:47,681 MAN: You have not, Maggie, and I'm gonna come to your house and I'm 20 00:00:47,715 --> 00:00:49,483 gonna knock on your door. And then I'm gonna knock 21 00:00:49,517 --> 00:00:51,485 on your neighbor's door. MAGGIE: That... no... 22 00:00:51,519 --> 00:00:54,322 MAGGIE: You can't do that. MAN: And I'm gonna say you welched. 23 00:00:54,355 --> 00:00:57,225 Maggie, you took out a student loan and you didn't repay. 24 00:00:57,258 --> 00:00:59,493 I can do anything I damn please! 25 00:00:59,527 --> 00:01:01,262 MAGGIE: I already paid you, sir! MAN: I can garnish your wages. 26 00:01:01,295 --> 00:01:03,364 I can call you at work! MAGGIE: I have paid you. 27 00:01:03,397 --> 00:01:04,632 I already paid you! 28 00:01:04,665 --> 00:01:06,767 MAN: Look, when you stop lying, Maggie, 29 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,369 MAGGIE: I paid. and want to get serious, 30 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:10,604 call extension 853, you got that? 31 00:01:10,638 --> 00:01:12,306 MAGGIE: Look, I paid! 32 00:01:12,340 --> 00:01:13,774 I already p... I paid! MAN: 853. Until then, 33 00:01:13,807 --> 00:01:15,376 don't kill yourself, lady, by k... MAGGIE: Sir... 34 00:01:15,409 --> 00:01:17,245 MAN: ...by stepping in front of some train, okay? 35 00:01:17,278 --> 00:01:20,448 Just pay your debts! MAGGIE: What?! 36 00:01:20,481 --> 00:01:23,451 That was yesterday. That's why I called Lucca. 37 00:01:23,484 --> 00:01:25,153 She wants to stop the harassment. 38 00:01:25,186 --> 00:01:26,320 May I? Yeah. Um, Maggie, 39 00:01:26,354 --> 00:01:28,489 this is Jason Crouse, our investigator. 40 00:01:28,522 --> 00:01:30,424 Nice to meet you. So-- you know 41 00:01:30,458 --> 00:01:31,459 how much we charge, Maggie? 42 00:01:31,492 --> 00:01:34,295 Uh, yeah, Lucca said $150 an hour. 43 00:01:34,328 --> 00:01:35,329 It's worth it if you can 44 00:01:35,363 --> 00:01:37,331 make him stop calling. 45 00:01:37,365 --> 00:01:38,766 And this is A.P.Y. Collections? 46 00:01:38,799 --> 00:01:40,368 Yes. Uh, Bob Bondi. 47 00:01:40,401 --> 00:01:41,802 But I already complained to his manager 48 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:44,272 and he won't do anything. Well, we can bring suit. 49 00:01:44,305 --> 00:01:46,440 Often that's enough to scare them off. 50 00:01:46,474 --> 00:01:50,178 But sometimes these places can be a bit intransigent. 51 00:01:50,211 --> 00:01:52,313 And we would have to prepare for court. 52 00:01:52,346 --> 00:01:54,482 I don't have a lot of money. I mean, 53 00:01:54,515 --> 00:01:56,184 I'm still working temp jobs. 54 00:01:56,217 --> 00:01:58,452 I should have gone to law school, like you. (chuckles) 55 00:01:58,486 --> 00:02:00,821 Instead, I went to Colosseum-- 56 00:02:00,854 --> 00:02:03,424 worst educational experience ever. 57 00:02:03,457 --> 00:02:05,359 But I can pay you a bit every month. 58 00:02:05,393 --> 00:02:06,427 Bob Bondi, please. 59 00:02:08,396 --> 00:02:09,697 Oh, you won't get him at work. 60 00:02:09,730 --> 00:02:11,532 I'm not calling him at work. 61 00:02:11,565 --> 00:02:12,900 Hi, is this Mrs. Bondi? 62 00:02:12,933 --> 00:02:14,535 Hi. I work with your husband, do... 63 00:02:14,568 --> 00:02:16,537 do you mind getting him for me? 64 00:02:16,570 --> 00:02:18,906 Thank you. 65 00:02:18,939 --> 00:02:21,875 Bob. Hey, how you doing? This is Jason. 66 00:02:21,909 --> 00:02:23,944 No, I-I know you don't know me. 67 00:02:23,977 --> 00:02:26,280 Hold on. 68 00:02:26,314 --> 00:02:28,449 (speaker beeps) Strangely enough, Bob, 69 00:02:28,482 --> 00:02:29,883 I know you. 70 00:02:29,917 --> 00:02:31,619 Wait, wait, who... You live at 71 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:35,389 1245 Rosalia Avenue, you have... 72 00:02:35,423 --> 00:02:36,690 Who is this? How do you know that? 73 00:02:36,724 --> 00:02:37,858 This is Jason Crouse, Bob. 74 00:02:37,891 --> 00:02:39,527 I want you to focus. I know 75 00:02:39,560 --> 00:02:41,429 your Social Security number, I know your address, 76 00:02:41,462 --> 00:02:43,631 I know your neighbors' names. 77 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:45,333 How did you get this number? 78 00:02:45,366 --> 00:02:46,600 Here's what I need you to do. 79 00:02:46,634 --> 00:02:48,502 I need you go into work today... 80 00:02:48,536 --> 00:02:49,770 I'm calling the police-- I don't... I'm calling the police. 81 00:02:49,803 --> 00:02:51,572 Okay. Go ahead. 82 00:02:51,605 --> 00:02:53,441 We'll talk about your priors in California. 83 00:02:53,474 --> 00:02:55,443 My priors? What are you talking about? 84 00:02:55,476 --> 00:02:56,610 Background, Bob. I am talking about your background. 85 00:02:56,644 --> 00:02:58,312 I'm sure your boss 86 00:02:58,346 --> 00:02:59,480 would be interested to know. 87 00:02:59,513 --> 00:03:01,315 Neighbors might be, too. 88 00:03:03,584 --> 00:03:04,685 Bob? 89 00:03:04,718 --> 00:03:06,787 What do you want? (sighs) 90 00:03:06,820 --> 00:03:09,557 I want you to lay off of Maggie... 91 00:03:09,590 --> 00:03:11,659 Uh, Rossum. Rossum. She paid her debt. 92 00:03:11,692 --> 00:03:14,428 I am looking at a cancelled check here 93 00:03:14,462 --> 00:03:15,963 that you guys cashed. 94 00:03:15,996 --> 00:03:17,965 The account is settled, Bob. 95 00:03:17,998 --> 00:03:19,800 Look, look, I'll try to get this straightened out, but it's 96 00:03:19,833 --> 00:03:21,535 not just up to me, you got to know that. 97 00:03:21,569 --> 00:03:22,803 Who's it up to, Bob? 98 00:03:22,836 --> 00:03:24,705 My manager, Nelson Olstead. 99 00:03:24,738 --> 00:03:26,607 I only do what he says. 100 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:29,577 Okay. I'm gonna contact him. 101 00:03:29,610 --> 00:03:32,446 Don't call Maggie again, Bob. 102 00:03:33,847 --> 00:03:35,516 I know your number. 103 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:36,584 (hangs up) 104 00:03:37,851 --> 00:03:39,587 Wow. 105 00:03:43,591 --> 00:03:45,459 I don't think it's over yet. I think they're gonna 106 00:03:45,493 --> 00:03:47,395 just put someone else on her account. 107 00:03:47,428 --> 00:03:48,696 So we show 'em her cancelled check. 108 00:03:48,729 --> 00:03:50,298 No. 109 00:03:50,331 --> 00:03:53,401 My guess is A.P.Y. is charging her twice. 110 00:03:53,434 --> 00:03:54,602 That, or they're playing some sort of 111 00:03:54,635 --> 00:03:55,669 a shell game with her money. 112 00:03:55,703 --> 00:03:57,004 You can find out? 113 00:03:57,037 --> 00:03:58,872 How many hours can I charge? 114 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:00,574 Four. 115 00:04:00,608 --> 00:04:03,644 Okay. I will call you if it requires more. 116 00:04:07,781 --> 00:04:11,819 So, our first case, good. 117 00:04:11,852 --> 00:04:13,521 $150 an hour? 118 00:04:13,554 --> 00:04:15,389 I had to say something. 119 00:04:15,423 --> 00:04:16,957 What is our price? 120 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:19,026 $200 an hour. 121 00:04:19,059 --> 00:04:20,528 On the next one. 122 00:04:20,561 --> 00:04:22,463 GRACE: I'd go higher than $200. 123 00:04:22,496 --> 00:04:23,797 We need some working cash, mom. 124 00:04:23,831 --> 00:04:27,401 I know. I'm doing my best. 125 00:04:27,435 --> 00:04:29,470 PETER: ...a responsible governor. What's that? 126 00:04:29,503 --> 00:04:31,539 Dad. I Iowa. PETER: I like Iowa. I'm here because it's the state 127 00:04:31,572 --> 00:04:32,973 neighboring my own. REPORTER: And you're saying 128 00:04:33,006 --> 00:04:34,775 this has nothing to do with running for president? 129 00:04:34,808 --> 00:04:37,044 No, what I'm saying is that at the moment I'm not running. 130 00:04:37,077 --> 00:04:39,046 But I do want to talk about pensions. 131 00:04:39,079 --> 00:04:40,981 As a responsible governor, 132 00:04:41,014 --> 00:04:42,983 I think we have to start the conversation 133 00:04:43,016 --> 00:04:45,986 about setting limits and rolling back pensions. 134 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:47,888 REPORTER: Really? You're sounding more like Marco Rubio. 135 00:04:47,921 --> 00:04:49,590 (laughs) 136 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:52,660 I think we should stop sounding like a Democrat 137 00:04:52,693 --> 00:04:54,795 or a Republican and start sounding like Americans. 138 00:04:54,828 --> 00:04:56,063 I think that's what Americans want. 139 00:04:56,096 --> 00:04:57,565 I think that's what we need now. 140 00:04:57,598 --> 00:04:58,999 The partisanship that's going on 141 00:04:59,032 --> 00:05:01,669 in this election is killing us. 142 00:05:03,837 --> 00:05:06,607 So did you have trouble getting your desk in here, Dad? 143 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:08,676 Mm-hmm. Marissa, brightening up my day. 144 00:05:08,709 --> 00:05:11,612 This has not been focus-grouped. This is simply what I believe. 145 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:14,081 REPORTER: But aren't you just playing back-of-the-pack politics, 146 00:05:14,114 --> 00:05:16,684 Governor? Saying something controversial and wild 147 00:05:16,717 --> 00:05:17,951 to get press coverage? Oh, my God. 148 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:19,620 What a disaster. Well, I would not characterize 149 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:20,988 this as talking wild. 150 00:05:21,021 --> 00:05:23,724 This is responsible fiscal accountability. 151 00:05:23,757 --> 00:05:26,660 Look, the fact of the matter is is that unions have 152 00:05:26,694 --> 00:05:29,597 far too much control in this country. They are strangling... 153 00:05:29,630 --> 00:05:31,565 Hey. Dad, I love you, 154 00:05:31,599 --> 00:05:33,767 but this is an intervention. Give me the remote. 155 00:05:33,801 --> 00:05:35,969 Peter chose Ruth over you. You have to let it go. What are you 156 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:37,671 talking about? This is my job. No, this 157 00:05:37,705 --> 00:05:39,106 was your job. They fired you. 158 00:05:39,139 --> 00:05:40,608 What are you getting out of this? 159 00:05:40,641 --> 00:05:41,442 I mean, besides this luxurious office? 160 00:05:41,475 --> 00:05:43,677 I'm looking after Alicia. This isn't 161 00:05:43,711 --> 00:05:45,613 about Alicia. You're getting back at Peter. What are you 162 00:05:45,646 --> 00:05:47,448 talking about? That makes no sense. I know. 163 00:05:47,481 --> 00:05:48,582 And that's why you need to leave. 164 00:05:48,616 --> 00:05:49,683 You watched his interview, 165 00:05:49,717 --> 00:05:50,784 scoffing the whole way through, 166 00:05:50,818 --> 00:05:52,486 but I don't see you 167 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:53,554 going in there to tell him what he did wrong. 168 00:05:53,587 --> 00:05:54,955 He's not here. He's in Iowa. 169 00:05:54,988 --> 00:05:56,390 Then call him. 170 00:05:58,726 --> 00:06:01,094 Then let's go. 171 00:06:01,128 --> 00:06:04,031 Dad, you'll get a new job. You're desirable. 172 00:06:05,499 --> 00:06:07,034 I've never been fired in my life. 173 00:06:07,067 --> 00:06:08,736 I know. 174 00:06:08,769 --> 00:06:10,571 And it hurts. I've been fired eight times. 175 00:06:10,604 --> 00:06:11,672 It doesn't get easier. 176 00:06:11,705 --> 00:06:13,707 Come on. 177 00:06:15,042 --> 00:06:16,744 Give me the remote. 178 00:06:17,778 --> 00:06:19,780 Ruth Eastman devised the strategy 179 00:06:19,813 --> 00:06:22,450 for that interview, and it makes Peter look like an idiot. 180 00:06:22,483 --> 00:06:24,752 The press is gonna have a field day. I can't leave 181 00:06:24,785 --> 00:06:27,020 when there's a chance that Peter will come to his senses 182 00:06:27,054 --> 00:06:30,123 and realize Ruth is foisting a losing strategy on him. 183 00:06:30,157 --> 00:06:32,593 I love you. This is not healthy. 184 00:06:32,626 --> 00:06:34,127 The remote, babe. 185 00:06:34,161 --> 00:06:38,065 (sighs) 186 00:06:38,098 --> 00:06:39,800 MAN: Glad you came in. Please, please, sit. 187 00:06:39,833 --> 00:06:40,768 Thank you, Mr. Erickson. 188 00:06:40,801 --> 00:06:41,935 Ronnie's fine. 189 00:06:41,969 --> 00:06:44,438 Ronnie. Uh... 190 00:06:44,472 --> 00:06:46,807 Well, I know you'll be mostly interfacing with Howard, 191 00:06:46,840 --> 00:06:49,076 but as one of the three partners at Lockhart/Agos, 192 00:06:49,109 --> 00:06:50,644 I just wanted to personally welcome you. 193 00:06:50,678 --> 00:06:52,513 Well, thank you. And... 194 00:06:52,546 --> 00:06:53,947 I understand you've been with the Food Service Union 195 00:06:53,981 --> 00:06:56,083 for 33 years. Food and Commercial Services. 196 00:06:56,116 --> 00:06:58,652 (phone rings) I... Oh, excuse me. 197 00:06:58,686 --> 00:07:01,221 Oh, I do have to take this. Uh... 198 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:03,524 No, please. 199 00:07:22,610 --> 00:07:24,612 (sighs) 200 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:41,161 Did you tell Ronnie Erickson I went to prison? 201 00:07:41,194 --> 00:07:43,063 Do you ever knock? He's acting like I'm a crook. 202 00:07:43,096 --> 00:07:44,898 Did you tell him?! If the guy doesn't 203 00:07:44,932 --> 00:07:47,267 take a shine to you, that's your problem. 204 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,002 You crossed a line, Howard. You can't come barging in here 205 00:07:49,036 --> 00:07:51,104 and accuse me of, what, truth-telling? So you admit it. 206 00:07:51,138 --> 00:07:53,741 Since when is truth- telling a crime? You... you want to talk, 207 00:07:53,774 --> 00:07:55,743 how about you, now? I'll tell you what the problem is. 208 00:07:55,776 --> 00:07:57,778 You do zero, Howard. I'm the guy that brings in... 209 00:07:57,811 --> 00:07:59,112 You sit around with your pants down, literally! (both yelling) 210 00:07:59,146 --> 00:08:00,581 Nelson Olstead. I'm the manager 211 00:08:00,614 --> 00:08:02,149 of A.P.Y. Collections. Hello. 212 00:08:02,182 --> 00:08:04,017 Hey, thank you for meeting me. I'm with Avon-Isolade, 213 00:08:04,051 --> 00:08:06,019 a debt brokerage out of Gary, Indiana. 214 00:08:06,053 --> 00:08:07,988 You want to buy my bad debt? Come on, there's no such thing 215 00:08:08,021 --> 00:08:10,123 as bad debt. Just bad collectors. 216 00:08:10,157 --> 00:08:12,159 Let me ask you something, broker to broker. 217 00:08:12,192 --> 00:08:13,927 You ever double dip any of these? 218 00:08:13,961 --> 00:08:15,262 No. There's enough real debt. 219 00:08:15,295 --> 00:08:16,797 We don't have to make it up. 220 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,632 I mean, debt collecting might not be glamorous, 221 00:08:18,666 --> 00:08:20,100 but it's legit. At least the way I do it. 222 00:08:20,133 --> 00:08:22,102 What about your other offices? What about Michigan? 223 00:08:22,135 --> 00:08:23,871 We don't have a Michigan office. 224 00:08:25,706 --> 00:08:30,077 Then why do I have this canceled check out of Muskegon, Michigan? 225 00:08:30,110 --> 00:08:32,680 I have no idea, but we don't have any offices there. 226 00:08:34,682 --> 00:08:37,685 (sighs) Thank you. 227 00:08:37,718 --> 00:08:40,921 The address you sent your checks to-- 228 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:42,255 did it change recently? 229 00:08:42,289 --> 00:08:44,658 What do you mean? 230 00:08:44,692 --> 00:08:46,760 This check-- the-the most recent one. 231 00:08:46,794 --> 00:08:48,962 How'd you know to send it to Michigan address? 232 00:08:48,996 --> 00:08:50,631 What's going on? Your last check 233 00:08:50,664 --> 00:08:52,132 was cashed at a Michigan bank. 234 00:08:52,165 --> 00:08:54,201 There are no A.P.Y. offices there. 235 00:08:54,234 --> 00:08:56,169 It was from a voice mail. 236 00:08:57,905 --> 00:08:59,640 You still have it? 237 00:08:59,673 --> 00:09:02,943 MAN: This is a courtesy message from A.P.Y. Collections. 238 00:09:02,976 --> 00:09:04,978 We're calling to let you know that the address 239 00:09:05,012 --> 00:09:07,648 for remittance of your scheduled loan payments has changed. 240 00:09:07,681 --> 00:09:09,116 It's not Bondi. 241 00:09:09,149 --> 00:09:10,651 Please send remittances 242 00:09:10,684 --> 00:09:13,654 to 390 Deerhorn Park. Suite 777. 243 00:09:13,687 --> 00:09:16,624 Thank you. 244 00:09:16,657 --> 00:09:18,291 Wait, that wasn't A.P.Y.? 245 00:09:18,325 --> 00:09:19,860 That was a scam artist. 246 00:09:19,893 --> 00:09:21,862 He either hacked into the A.P.Y. network 247 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,363 or he bought your records. 248 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:26,166 Collection agencies are wide open to abuse. 249 00:09:26,199 --> 00:09:27,701 So her last payment was 250 00:09:27,735 --> 00:09:29,202 to the wrong person? Yes. 251 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,171 Oh, my God, so I really do owe 252 00:09:31,204 --> 00:09:33,373 $8,000 to A.P.Y. then, don't I? 253 00:09:33,406 --> 00:09:35,075 JASON: Yeah, legally. 254 00:09:35,108 --> 00:09:36,076 MAGGIE: I... There's got to be 255 00:09:36,109 --> 00:09:37,144 something I can do. 256 00:09:37,177 --> 00:09:40,247 I-I can't pay it again. 257 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:42,082 Can I make an argument here, Mom? 258 00:09:42,115 --> 00:09:44,351 Yeah, sure. What's up? 259 00:09:44,384 --> 00:09:46,687 Okay, the settlement you won for the Chagall painting-- 260 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:49,356 your payout was $4,000 for 20 hours of work 261 00:09:49,389 --> 00:09:50,891 Right. 262 00:09:50,924 --> 00:09:53,727 As opposed to $500,000 263 00:09:53,761 --> 00:09:55,362 if it had been on contingency. 264 00:09:55,395 --> 00:09:58,165 Yes, but the rules on contingency 265 00:09:58,198 --> 00:10:00,167 for probate are very strict. 266 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:02,069 It would've been almost the same as our hourly rate. 267 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:04,738 Oh. Okay, well, I didn't know that. 268 00:10:04,772 --> 00:10:06,239 But on these other cases, can't we start 269 00:10:06,273 --> 00:10:07,775 taking them on contingency? 270 00:10:07,808 --> 00:10:09,777 Sure, but the cases that come through the door 271 00:10:09,810 --> 00:10:12,846 are too small. We want the money up front. 272 00:10:12,880 --> 00:10:14,948 Maybe we shouldn't be taking such small cases. 273 00:10:14,982 --> 00:10:17,651 Look, I want bigger cases too, Grace, 274 00:10:17,685 --> 00:10:20,120 but we need to win the small ones to get the big ones. 275 00:10:20,153 --> 00:10:22,222 Is there any way to turn the smaller ones 276 00:10:22,255 --> 00:10:23,290 into the bigger ones? 277 00:10:23,323 --> 00:10:25,425 Well, um, I don't know how, 278 00:10:25,458 --> 00:10:28,095 but that sounds good. 279 00:10:28,128 --> 00:10:30,130 I'm just worried about our bills 280 00:10:30,163 --> 00:10:31,732 I know. I am too, honey. 281 00:10:31,765 --> 00:10:33,767 But this is what starting out looks like. 282 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:40,808 What? 283 00:10:43,777 --> 00:10:46,914 Could you get me everything you can on Colosseum University? 284 00:10:46,947 --> 00:10:49,249 Sure. What's that? 285 00:10:49,282 --> 00:10:51,819 It's a for-profit school. 286 00:10:51,852 --> 00:10:54,054 It's about to be sold. 287 00:10:54,087 --> 00:10:56,790 Does that mean money? 288 00:10:56,824 --> 00:10:59,727 It might. 289 00:10:59,760 --> 00:11:02,395 Well, I'll get right on it. 290 00:11:02,429 --> 00:11:03,964 ...you admitted earlier. Uh, okay. 291 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:05,999 (both arguing at once) Come on. Sit down. 292 00:11:06,033 --> 00:11:07,467 ...guilty of telling the truth. Am I the only one who's upset by this? 293 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:09,770 Is Howard Lyman really what this firm is about now? 294 00:11:09,803 --> 00:11:11,404 You better watch it, buddy boy. I am this close 295 00:11:11,438 --> 00:11:13,173 to filing suit. In order to sue somebody, 296 00:11:13,206 --> 00:11:14,842 you'd have to know how. There he goes again, 297 00:11:14,875 --> 00:11:16,343 undercutting me with ageist comments. 298 00:11:16,376 --> 00:11:17,444 Oh, all right. All right. What?! 299 00:11:17,477 --> 00:11:19,346 Cary, can I have a word? I am aggrieved, 300 00:11:19,379 --> 00:11:21,749 I tell you. I am aggrieved. 301 00:11:21,782 --> 00:11:25,318 You have to stop with the ageist comments, Cary. 302 00:11:25,352 --> 00:11:26,720 What?! 303 00:11:26,754 --> 00:11:28,822 Are you seriously siding with him? 304 00:11:28,856 --> 00:11:30,490 Cary, you are not a member of a protected class. 305 00:11:30,523 --> 00:11:32,860 Howard is. HOWARD: I want 306 00:11:32,893 --> 00:11:35,262 in-house mediation. Howard, please. 307 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:36,830 I've consulted an attorney. 308 00:11:36,864 --> 00:11:37,765 Who, Alicia? 309 00:11:37,798 --> 00:11:39,199 I know my rights 310 00:11:39,232 --> 00:11:40,868 pursuant to my partnership agreement. 311 00:11:40,901 --> 00:11:44,504 And if you refuse, my only recourse is to sue. 312 00:11:44,537 --> 00:11:47,207 LUCCA: We're gonna keep trying 313 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:49,409 to get your money back. But it doesn't look good. 314 00:11:49,442 --> 00:11:51,478 But there might be a way to cancel out your debt entirely. 315 00:11:51,511 --> 00:11:53,180 We've done some research on your university. 316 00:11:53,213 --> 00:11:56,784 They've been subject to dozens of complaints 317 00:11:56,817 --> 00:11:58,018 to the attorney general's office. 318 00:11:58,051 --> 00:11:59,352 They're a for-profit school. 319 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:01,288 They treat education like a product. 320 00:12:01,321 --> 00:12:04,091 And based on what you've told us, it's a defective product. 321 00:12:04,124 --> 00:12:06,794 You borrowed $46,000 for an education 322 00:12:06,827 --> 00:12:08,261 that didn't yield a job. 323 00:12:08,295 --> 00:12:10,430 You want me to sue Colosseum? We want you 324 00:12:10,463 --> 00:12:12,966 to let us sue Colosseum. They're about 325 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:14,768 to be acquired by a private equity firm out of Texas. 326 00:12:14,802 --> 00:12:16,236 A lawsuit would have to be disclosed 327 00:12:16,269 --> 00:12:17,771 to the potential buyer, 328 00:12:17,805 --> 00:12:19,172 and that could tank the deal. 329 00:12:19,206 --> 00:12:21,374 Look, I can't afford a big lawsuit. We know. 330 00:12:21,408 --> 00:12:23,777 That's why we're going to take this on contingency. 331 00:12:23,811 --> 00:12:25,412 You don't pay anything. 332 00:12:25,445 --> 00:12:28,415 Our payment comes from the settlement. 333 00:12:28,448 --> 00:12:30,918 What do you say, Mags? 334 00:12:30,951 --> 00:12:33,220 MAN: That's a nifty theory 335 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:36,123 there, counselors. LUCCA: It's not a theory. 336 00:12:36,156 --> 00:12:37,457 It's a fact. 337 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:39,927 Our client bought an education from you, 338 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:41,895 and it hasn't done what you said it would. 339 00:12:41,929 --> 00:12:45,032 Where did you go to school, Mrs. Florrick? 340 00:12:45,065 --> 00:12:46,867 Georgetown. Hmm. 341 00:12:46,900 --> 00:12:48,802 Did they teach you to read there? 342 00:12:48,836 --> 00:12:51,104 Excuse me? 343 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:55,108 Our enrollment agreement. 344 00:12:55,142 --> 00:12:57,444 Your client signed one. 345 00:12:57,477 --> 00:13:00,814 And paragraph 23 is the... 346 00:13:00,848 --> 00:13:03,884 An arbitration clause. Oh, you can read. 347 00:13:03,917 --> 00:13:06,486 It clearly states that any grievances must be settled 348 00:13:06,519 --> 00:13:11,191 in arbitration and settled within 18 months of graduation. 349 00:13:11,224 --> 00:13:15,562 Your client graduated 17 months ago, 350 00:13:15,595 --> 00:13:17,497 so you do the math. 351 00:13:24,037 --> 00:13:28,375 PETER: Where is she?! Ruth! 352 00:13:33,113 --> 00:13:35,448 Did you see this? 353 00:13:40,187 --> 00:13:43,823 (indistinct arguing) 354 00:13:51,498 --> 00:13:53,533 (Peter yelling indistinctly) 355 00:13:57,470 --> 00:13:59,006 PETER: ...well, then, who the hell is my constituency! 356 00:13:59,039 --> 00:14:01,574 I mean, look at this! And this one! 357 00:14:01,608 --> 00:14:03,510 It's a nightmare, Ruth! RUTH: It's not, Governor. 358 00:14:03,543 --> 00:14:06,379 PETER: Foot in mouth disease! That's what they're saying! 359 00:14:06,413 --> 00:14:08,081 RUTH: This is all part of a strategy. 360 00:14:08,115 --> 00:14:10,383 PETER: Ruth, don't be ridiculous. This is a screw-up. 361 00:14:10,417 --> 00:14:12,019 RUTH: Calm down, sir. 362 00:14:12,052 --> 00:14:14,354 (speaking indistinctly) ...everything is under control. 363 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:15,422 PETER: Don't be ridiculous. 364 00:14:15,455 --> 00:14:17,257 (Peter continues, indistinctly) 365 00:14:25,098 --> 00:14:27,134 Is everything all right? 366 00:14:27,167 --> 00:14:29,602 I was gonna show you this later, Mr. Governor. 367 00:14:29,636 --> 00:14:31,071 After I got more information. 368 00:14:31,104 --> 00:14:32,605 I saw the interview in Iowa. 369 00:14:32,639 --> 00:14:35,475 Would you like to discuss it? 370 00:14:39,712 --> 00:14:41,448 Is this real? 371 00:14:41,481 --> 00:14:43,116 As real as anything, sir. 372 00:14:43,150 --> 00:14:45,385 It's from our internals. 373 00:14:45,418 --> 00:14:47,387 Look, if there's any way I can help... 374 00:14:47,420 --> 00:14:49,056 You're in second place. 375 00:14:49,089 --> 00:14:51,324 And climbing. Wow! 376 00:14:51,358 --> 00:14:53,393 (laughs) 377 00:14:53,426 --> 00:14:54,694 You're not selling yourself to the press, Mr. Governor. 378 00:14:54,727 --> 00:14:56,396 They won't embrace you, anyway. 379 00:14:56,429 --> 00:14:58,031 We're going right to the people. 380 00:14:58,065 --> 00:15:00,067 Yes, you're saying controversial things. 381 00:15:00,100 --> 00:15:02,002 Yes, it's the same strategy as the Republicans. 382 00:15:02,035 --> 00:15:04,437 But it's working, and you're winning. 383 00:15:04,471 --> 00:15:07,274 Ruth, I am so sorry I flew off the handle. 384 00:15:07,307 --> 00:15:09,142 Terrific job! 385 00:15:09,176 --> 00:15:10,110 Each day's an adventure. 386 00:15:10,143 --> 00:15:12,012 Okay, now what's next? 387 00:15:12,045 --> 00:15:14,681 What we're gonna do is keep pushing this anti-union message. 388 00:15:14,714 --> 00:15:16,549 Next, we go to Illinois Management Coalitions... 389 00:15:36,203 --> 00:15:38,638 * 390 00:15:51,184 --> 00:15:52,252 Good morning. 391 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:55,255 Let me start by saying that this is not a courtroom 392 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:56,489 and I am not a judge. 393 00:15:56,523 --> 00:15:58,658 But in all ways, the decision here is final. 394 00:15:58,691 --> 00:16:01,428 Arbitration takes the place of litigation. 395 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,530 Mediation does not replace litigation. 396 00:16:03,563 --> 00:16:06,266 It is an attempt to settle differences amicably, 397 00:16:06,299 --> 00:16:08,235 which is in the best interests of the firm 398 00:16:08,268 --> 00:16:10,037 and in your own best interests, 399 00:16:10,070 --> 00:16:11,671 since you are partners in this firm. 400 00:16:11,704 --> 00:16:13,240 MAN: Let's go around the table 401 00:16:13,273 --> 00:16:15,142 first, and... 402 00:16:15,175 --> 00:16:18,378 please share your names and your most embarrassing experience. 403 00:16:18,411 --> 00:16:20,613 That was a joke, people. 404 00:16:20,647 --> 00:16:23,216 Uh, you have my permission to lighten up. 405 00:16:23,250 --> 00:16:25,385 Why don't we start to my right. 406 00:16:25,418 --> 00:16:27,554 Lucca Quinn. Representing Maggie Rossum. 407 00:16:27,587 --> 00:16:29,489 Alicia Florrick. The same. 408 00:16:29,522 --> 00:16:30,623 Carter Schmidt. 409 00:16:30,657 --> 00:16:32,359 Representing Colosseum University. 410 00:16:32,392 --> 00:16:34,461 Good. We got through that without an argument. 411 00:16:34,494 --> 00:16:36,229 We're well on our way. 412 00:16:36,263 --> 00:16:38,631 I'm Geoffrey Solomon. I'll be your spirit guide. 413 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:41,368 We will hear evidence and follow the admissibility rules 414 00:16:41,401 --> 00:16:43,436 as determined by Rule 90 415 00:16:43,470 --> 00:16:44,804 of the Illinois Supreme Court. 416 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:48,441 So, counselors, call your first witness. 417 00:16:48,475 --> 00:16:49,742 Why does he get to go first? 418 00:16:49,776 --> 00:16:51,478 I'm doing it alphabetically. 419 00:16:51,511 --> 00:16:53,180 Eh. Convenient. 420 00:16:54,481 --> 00:16:56,149 Cary, what are your grievances? 421 00:16:56,183 --> 00:16:58,518 How are you... aggrieved? 422 00:16:58,551 --> 00:17:00,187 He's embarrassing in front of clients. 423 00:17:00,220 --> 00:17:02,189 That's code for "old." 424 00:17:02,222 --> 00:17:05,458 And he sticks his nose where it doesn't belong. That's code 425 00:17:05,492 --> 00:17:06,826 for "Jewish." 426 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:08,161 ALICIA: You teach at Colosseum 427 00:17:08,195 --> 00:17:09,562 in the dental hygienist program, 428 00:17:09,596 --> 00:17:11,264 Ms. Howe? Yes. 429 00:17:11,298 --> 00:17:13,166 And what subject did you teach my client? 430 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:14,501 Periodontics. 431 00:17:14,534 --> 00:17:15,502 Are you a periodontist? 432 00:17:15,535 --> 00:17:16,736 No. I'm a dental hygienist. 433 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:18,505 A licensed dental hygienist? 434 00:17:18,538 --> 00:17:22,109 Well, I was. I may have let my certification lapse. 435 00:17:22,142 --> 00:17:23,343 When? 436 00:17:23,376 --> 00:17:24,744 Uh, a couple years ago. 437 00:17:24,777 --> 00:17:26,846 LUCCA: 13 years ago, actually. 438 00:17:26,879 --> 00:17:29,249 And you were never licensed in the state of Illinois. 439 00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:30,750 I know this isn't court, but I don't think 440 00:17:30,783 --> 00:17:32,419 she can both ask and answer 441 00:17:32,452 --> 00:17:34,521 the questions. Counselor. 442 00:17:34,554 --> 00:17:38,825 How could my client have received an adequate education 443 00:17:38,858 --> 00:17:40,760 if you're not a licensed hygienist? 444 00:17:40,793 --> 00:17:42,229 Because I'm a good teacher. 445 00:17:42,262 --> 00:17:43,563 All my students think so. 446 00:17:43,596 --> 00:17:45,498 No further questions. 447 00:17:45,532 --> 00:17:47,367 Where were you licensed? 448 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:48,501 Ohio. 449 00:17:48,535 --> 00:17:50,370 And dental anatomy doesn't change 450 00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:52,205 when you cross state lines, does it? 451 00:17:52,239 --> 00:17:53,840 I don't think so. 452 00:17:53,873 --> 00:17:55,442 Okay. 453 00:17:55,475 --> 00:17:57,210 Nothing further. Ms. Howe, 454 00:17:57,244 --> 00:17:59,846 uh, this is a final exam you gave my client 455 00:17:59,879 --> 00:18:01,581 last year. 456 00:18:01,614 --> 00:18:06,619 Can you please read the first question? 457 00:18:06,653 --> 00:18:10,490 "What does the phrenic nerve innervate?" 458 00:18:10,523 --> 00:18:13,260 What's the answer to that? 459 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:18,831 Objection, Your Honor. 460 00:18:18,865 --> 00:18:21,234 Oh, no. I-I think we could all benefit 461 00:18:21,268 --> 00:18:23,303 from that answer. 462 00:18:23,336 --> 00:18:25,638 The exam was multiple choice, 463 00:18:25,672 --> 00:18:28,141 and you've put a piece of tape over all the choices. 464 00:18:28,175 --> 00:18:30,510 Right. Uh, go ahead. Remove the tape. 465 00:18:30,543 --> 00:18:32,512 We'll wait. 466 00:18:32,545 --> 00:18:35,515 What's the answer? 467 00:18:35,548 --> 00:18:37,517 "A." 468 00:18:37,550 --> 00:18:39,252 No. Actually, 469 00:18:39,286 --> 00:18:41,288 it's "D." 470 00:18:43,256 --> 00:18:45,625 HOWARD: Geezer, 471 00:18:45,658 --> 00:18:49,229 gargoyle, old fart, 472 00:18:49,262 --> 00:18:51,864 Flaccido Domingo. 473 00:18:51,898 --> 00:18:53,400 That one hurt especially, given 474 00:18:53,433 --> 00:18:54,634 my devotion to the opera. 475 00:18:54,667 --> 00:18:58,205 And, uh... and my sexual prowess. 476 00:18:58,238 --> 00:19:00,907 And you would like this name-calling to stop? 477 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:02,575 Yes, I would. 478 00:19:02,609 --> 00:19:03,376 I've spent 30 years in this business. 479 00:19:03,410 --> 00:19:05,412 I think I deserve a little respect. 480 00:19:05,445 --> 00:19:07,347 Diane, do you have a minute? And where are you going? 481 00:19:07,380 --> 00:19:08,615 We just need a moment, Howard. Objection. 482 00:19:08,648 --> 00:19:10,617 You cannot have an ex parte conversation 483 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:12,619 in the middle of our trial. 484 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:14,254 You're the one who called Howard 485 00:19:14,287 --> 00:19:15,355 an old geezer. 486 00:19:15,388 --> 00:19:16,623 Okay. I'm not the only one 487 00:19:16,656 --> 00:19:18,625 guilty of a few indiscretions. 488 00:19:18,658 --> 00:19:20,360 Cary, please. We're only going through this 489 00:19:20,393 --> 00:19:21,794 to keep Howard from suing. 490 00:19:21,828 --> 00:19:23,763 Are you sure you're not hanging me out to dry? 491 00:19:28,235 --> 00:19:30,203 I want your ex parte 492 00:19:30,237 --> 00:19:33,340 communication noted for the record. There is 493 00:19:33,373 --> 00:19:35,575 no record, Howard. We're just trying to clear the air. 494 00:19:35,608 --> 00:19:38,645 And I think we have accomplished that, so... I want to call a witness. 495 00:19:38,678 --> 00:19:40,680 You can't call a witness. This isn't a hearing. I call 496 00:19:40,713 --> 00:19:42,982 Diane Lockhart to the stand. 497 00:19:43,015 --> 00:19:45,552 MARISSA: Hello, Father. 498 00:19:45,585 --> 00:19:47,387 I want to run something by you, 499 00:19:47,420 --> 00:19:49,489 but I need your undivided attention. 500 00:19:50,857 --> 00:19:52,592 I'm thinking of taking pole dancing classes. 501 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:53,826 What do you think? 502 00:19:53,860 --> 00:19:55,528 If it makes you happy, dear. 503 00:19:55,562 --> 00:19:56,863 Do you know Eyal Naftali? 504 00:19:56,896 --> 00:19:59,666 Is that a club? 505 00:19:59,699 --> 00:20:02,669 He's the chief of staff to Israel's communications minister. 506 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,871 He wants to talk to you about running his campaign. 507 00:20:04,904 --> 00:20:06,706 His campaign for what? 508 00:20:06,739 --> 00:20:08,675 The Knesset. 509 00:20:08,708 --> 00:20:10,677 And, in a few years, prime minister. 510 00:20:10,710 --> 00:20:12,011 How do you know this? I knew 511 00:20:12,044 --> 00:20:13,480 his daughter in the IDF. 512 00:20:13,513 --> 00:20:14,747 Her dad contacted me. 513 00:20:14,781 --> 00:20:16,716 I see what you're doing. 514 00:20:16,749 --> 00:20:18,718 I'm giving you the chance to make an impact, Dad. 515 00:20:18,751 --> 00:20:21,388 It's "have" an impact, "make" a difference. You want 516 00:20:21,421 --> 00:20:23,256 Netanyahu out, here's your chance. 517 00:20:23,290 --> 00:20:24,957 Mr. Naftali is offering you twice as much 518 00:20:24,991 --> 00:20:26,659 as you're making now. How do you know what I make? 519 00:20:26,693 --> 00:20:28,528 I'm a witch. 520 00:20:28,561 --> 00:20:29,996 Talk to him, Dad. 521 00:20:30,029 --> 00:20:31,464 What do you have to lose? 522 00:20:34,434 --> 00:20:38,571 82% of Colosseum graduates find employment within a year 523 00:20:38,605 --> 00:20:40,973 of graduation. 524 00:20:41,007 --> 00:20:43,410 What employment? 525 00:20:45,011 --> 00:20:47,747 What do you mean? You said 82% 526 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:50,750 find employment within a year of graduating. 527 00:20:50,783 --> 00:20:53,052 I'm just asking: what kind of employment 528 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:54,721 are we talking about here? 529 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:56,723 Professional employment? Fast food work? 530 00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:58,925 Temping, like Maggie? Any employment. 531 00:20:58,958 --> 00:21:00,927 How many work less than 15 hours a week? 532 00:21:00,960 --> 00:21:04,497 MAN: I have no idea. Well, we do. 33%. 533 00:21:04,531 --> 00:21:06,666 How many work minimum wage jobs? We run a high-risk, 534 00:21:06,699 --> 00:21:08,801 low-functioning population, miss. 535 00:21:08,835 --> 00:21:10,069 Fifty-five percent. 536 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:11,804 Why don't you put that in your brochure? 537 00:21:11,838 --> 00:21:13,806 Let's not badger, shall we? 538 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:17,777 The reality is the vast majority of Colosseum students end up 539 00:21:17,810 --> 00:21:19,712 worse off than before they started. 540 00:21:19,746 --> 00:21:22,482 They wind up unemployable and saddled with massive debt. 541 00:21:22,515 --> 00:21:23,650 Please, Your Honor, 542 00:21:23,683 --> 00:21:25,318 do we need the speeches? No, we don't. 543 00:21:25,352 --> 00:21:26,786 Counselor, is there a question here? 544 00:21:26,819 --> 00:21:28,788 Nothing further. President Stenborg, 545 00:21:28,821 --> 00:21:30,723 you make it sound like you don't care 546 00:21:30,757 --> 00:21:32,659 about the quality of the education. 547 00:21:32,692 --> 00:21:34,394 Is that true? No. 548 00:21:34,427 --> 00:21:36,729 I care very much. 549 00:21:36,763 --> 00:21:39,699 But I also care about running a successful business. 550 00:21:39,732 --> 00:21:42,769 SCHMIDT: You supplying a service. Yes. 551 00:21:42,802 --> 00:21:45,772 Traditionally, higher education is a product 552 00:21:45,805 --> 00:21:47,640 marketed only to the elite. 553 00:21:47,674 --> 00:21:50,643 And you're making it available to the masses? Exactly. 554 00:21:50,677 --> 00:21:53,813 If we didn't do it, these students would never get 555 00:21:53,846 --> 00:21:55,748 into another institution. Do you mislead 556 00:21:55,782 --> 00:21:57,717 prospective students? 557 00:21:57,750 --> 00:21:59,786 No. We're not allowed to. 558 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:01,488 We're subject 559 00:22:01,521 --> 00:22:03,723 to the same laws every business must follow. 560 00:22:03,756 --> 00:22:06,393 Our customers get exactly 561 00:22:06,426 --> 00:22:08,728 what they pay for, no more, no less. 562 00:22:08,761 --> 00:22:11,698 Okay, I think we can all agree that Colosseum is not Harvard. 563 00:22:11,731 --> 00:22:14,567 ALICIA: Oh, that's not what we're claiming. Yes, but you're focusing 564 00:22:14,601 --> 00:22:15,802 on the ways in which Colosseum 565 00:22:15,835 --> 00:22:17,737 doesn't measure up to traditional notions 566 00:22:17,770 --> 00:22:21,841 of higher education. No, we're focusing on deceptive practices. 567 00:22:21,874 --> 00:22:23,142 Then I'd suggest you stop presenting evidence 568 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:25,044 on Colosseum being inadequate, 569 00:22:25,077 --> 00:22:28,815 and instead focus on the ways they actually lied 570 00:22:28,848 --> 00:22:31,651 to their students. 571 00:22:48,968 --> 00:22:51,003 Can I help you? 572 00:22:52,071 --> 00:22:53,740 Yeah. I was actually hoping 573 00:22:53,773 --> 00:22:56,509 to rent out these offices, if they're not occupied. 574 00:22:56,543 --> 00:22:59,111 They're open. Last occupant just used it as a mail drop, 575 00:22:59,145 --> 00:23:00,980 and he took off a month ago. 576 00:23:01,013 --> 00:23:03,816 How much square footage are you looking for? Like 800, 577 00:23:03,850 --> 00:23:05,752 but I'd love to take a look. Jason Crouse. 578 00:23:05,785 --> 00:23:07,920 I run a skip-tracer business. Sure. Nice to meet you. 579 00:23:07,954 --> 00:23:09,656 Harrison Strode. 580 00:23:09,689 --> 00:23:11,524 I manage this location. 581 00:23:11,558 --> 00:23:13,926 A lot of people like the prestigious address. 582 00:23:14,994 --> 00:23:17,430 Ah, here we go. 583 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:23,670 Well, the size is right. 584 00:23:23,703 --> 00:23:25,905 Would you mind getting those shades for me? 585 00:23:25,938 --> 00:23:27,840 Sure. It's $600 a month, 586 00:23:27,874 --> 00:23:28,875 with utilities. 587 00:23:28,908 --> 00:23:30,076 It's Wi-Fi ready, 588 00:23:30,109 --> 00:23:32,945 and... the view is not bad. 589 00:23:38,084 --> 00:23:39,952 * 590 00:23:49,128 --> 00:23:51,430 (phone ringing) 591 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,469 Alicia, how's arbitration? 592 00:23:56,503 --> 00:23:58,938 Not good. You busy? 593 00:23:58,971 --> 00:24:00,673 Never. 594 00:24:00,707 --> 00:24:02,975 The arbiter needs some lies that Colosseum tells its students. 595 00:24:03,009 --> 00:24:04,143 Can you find something? 596 00:24:04,176 --> 00:24:05,612 Sure. What's the time line? 597 00:24:05,645 --> 00:24:07,013 Tomorrow. 598 00:24:07,046 --> 00:24:09,682 (chuckles) All right. Let me see what I can do. 599 00:24:09,716 --> 00:24:10,983 Great. Thanks. 600 00:24:11,017 --> 00:24:12,619 (chuckles): Good-bye. 601 00:24:12,652 --> 00:24:14,887 Surprise! Marissa! 602 00:24:14,921 --> 00:24:17,657 Hey, what's up? 603 00:24:17,690 --> 00:24:18,991 It's been a while. I know. 604 00:24:19,025 --> 00:24:21,127 Your office looks amazing. I can't believe 605 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:23,530 you did this all without me. I thought you were in Israel. 606 00:24:23,563 --> 00:24:26,533 I was. Designing purses. Really cool. 607 00:24:26,566 --> 00:24:28,735 Leather and macramé. But then I got worried 608 00:24:28,768 --> 00:24:30,737 my dad was having a nervous breakdown. 609 00:24:30,770 --> 00:24:33,039 About what? You being away? No. 610 00:24:33,072 --> 00:24:34,807 Do you have any cereal? 611 00:24:34,841 --> 00:24:36,175 Sure. 612 00:24:39,846 --> 00:24:41,681 What was I saying? 613 00:24:41,714 --> 00:24:43,650 Your dad-- you're worried about him. He's having trouble 614 00:24:43,683 --> 00:24:45,051 letting go. 615 00:24:45,084 --> 00:24:47,720 Running Peter's campaign was his life. 616 00:24:47,754 --> 00:24:50,022 Well, he's my chief of staff now. 617 00:24:50,056 --> 00:24:51,758 I know. I heard. 618 00:24:51,791 --> 00:24:53,059 But... 619 00:24:53,092 --> 00:24:55,027 you disapprove? 620 00:24:55,061 --> 00:24:56,228 No. I just... 621 00:24:56,262 --> 00:24:58,698 you know... 622 00:24:58,731 --> 00:25:00,933 You're right, I don't approve. 623 00:25:00,967 --> 00:25:02,669 Why? He's about to pass up 624 00:25:02,702 --> 00:25:05,071 an opportunity to run a campaign in Israel-- 625 00:25:05,104 --> 00:25:06,739 a big campaign-- because of you. 626 00:25:06,773 --> 00:25:09,141 Well, I never guilted Eli into anything-- he wanted to stay. 627 00:25:09,175 --> 00:25:13,045 I know. And that's why I'm hoping you'll fire him. 628 00:25:13,079 --> 00:25:16,015 Marissa... That's the only way he'll move on. 629 00:25:16,048 --> 00:25:18,851 Convince him you don't want him. I know it's hard on you. 630 00:25:18,885 --> 00:25:21,020 Don't do it for you, do it for him. 631 00:25:21,053 --> 00:25:23,522 Please fire him. 632 00:25:31,864 --> 00:25:32,364 MAN: What are you looking 633 00:25:32,398 --> 00:25:33,733 to major in, Jason? 634 00:25:33,766 --> 00:25:35,568 I was thinking dental hygiene. 635 00:25:35,602 --> 00:25:37,837 Are you guys accredited with the ADA? 636 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:40,573 Uh, well, I'll tell you the truth, right now we're not. 637 00:25:40,607 --> 00:25:43,643 It's pending, but... You don't want to be a dental hygienist. 638 00:25:43,676 --> 00:25:45,845 I mean, come on, look at you, a guy like you? 639 00:25:45,878 --> 00:25:48,147 You like cars? We got a great automotive tech program. 640 00:25:48,180 --> 00:25:51,851 Yeah? How do your graduates do in the workforce? 641 00:25:51,884 --> 00:25:54,253 Uh... uh, look, you know, I can show you the stats. 642 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:57,256 We got time for that. But do you want to get some lunch? 643 00:25:59,025 --> 00:26:01,661 You know, let me, uh... let me think about it. 644 00:26:01,694 --> 00:26:03,362 Thank you. Wait, Ja... 645 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:04,731 uh... 646 00:26:04,764 --> 00:26:06,699 are you a vet? 647 00:26:08,200 --> 00:26:10,136 Yeah. Why? 648 00:26:10,169 --> 00:26:11,671 'Cause I'm about to make your day. 649 00:26:11,704 --> 00:26:13,973 See, most of our students, they got to come up 650 00:26:14,006 --> 00:26:16,208 with at least ten percent of the tuition out of pocket. 651 00:26:16,242 --> 00:26:18,244 But you, you get the golden ticket. 652 00:26:18,277 --> 00:26:21,247 You got, you got Federal loans, plus the G.I. Bill. 653 00:26:21,280 --> 00:26:22,949 Let me show you. 654 00:26:22,982 --> 00:26:24,617 All right. 655 00:26:28,655 --> 00:26:31,323 You got something. 656 00:26:34,961 --> 00:26:36,328 What? 657 00:26:36,362 --> 00:26:38,865 Ninety-ten. 658 00:26:39,866 --> 00:26:42,134 I have no idea what that is. 659 00:26:42,168 --> 00:26:44,270 You need to call this recruitment officer-- 660 00:26:44,303 --> 00:26:46,272 Randy Duffield. What's his number? 661 00:26:46,305 --> 00:26:48,107 No. 662 00:26:48,140 --> 00:26:50,109 Call him as your next witness. 663 00:26:50,142 --> 00:26:51,944 Mr. Duffield, 664 00:26:51,978 --> 00:26:55,181 can you please tell us about the 90/10 rule? 665 00:26:55,214 --> 00:26:57,850 It is a Federal law that prohibits 666 00:26:57,884 --> 00:27:01,020 for-profit colleges from receiving more than 667 00:27:01,053 --> 00:27:03,856 90% of their revenues from student aid. 668 00:27:03,890 --> 00:27:06,325 And where does the other ten percent come from? 669 00:27:06,358 --> 00:27:09,228 From the students themselves. Their own private funds. 670 00:27:09,261 --> 00:27:11,130 But there's a loophole, isn't there? 671 00:27:11,163 --> 00:27:12,699 I'm not sure what you mean. 672 00:27:12,732 --> 00:27:14,200 Veterans. G.I. Bill 673 00:27:14,233 --> 00:27:17,203 and DoD Tuition Assistance-- that can be counted 674 00:27:17,236 --> 00:27:19,739 as private money on the ten percent side. 675 00:27:19,772 --> 00:27:22,408 I'm... not sure where we're going with this. 676 00:27:22,441 --> 00:27:24,410 Our client, Maggie Rossum, is a veteran. 677 00:27:24,443 --> 00:27:27,947 ALICIA: So veterans can go to Colosseum for no money out of pocket. 678 00:27:27,980 --> 00:27:29,448 Do you target veterans 679 00:27:29,481 --> 00:27:32,251 in order to take advantage of this 90/10 rule? 680 00:27:32,284 --> 00:27:33,886 No. Really? 681 00:27:33,920 --> 00:27:35,988 Did you receive this e-mail 682 00:27:36,022 --> 00:27:38,224 from Colosseum's head of recruitment last year? 683 00:27:38,257 --> 00:27:41,093 It suggests that you lure veterans 684 00:27:41,127 --> 00:27:44,063 from veteran hospitals and Wounded Warrior centers. 685 00:27:44,096 --> 00:27:46,165 Objection as to "lure." 686 00:27:47,800 --> 00:27:49,268 Sure. 687 00:27:49,301 --> 00:27:51,470 Find another word for "lure." 688 00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:53,372 Persuade. 689 00:27:53,405 --> 00:27:55,274 Isn't it a fact that you persuade 690 00:27:55,307 --> 00:27:58,310 poor, unqualified applicants 691 00:27:58,344 --> 00:28:01,714 to take out loans they can't possibly repay? 692 00:28:01,748 --> 00:28:03,750 (chuckles) That's just not true. 693 00:28:05,084 --> 00:28:06,886 Nothing further. 694 00:28:06,919 --> 00:28:09,188 Mr. Duffield, is Mrs. Florrick spinning your words? 695 00:28:09,221 --> 00:28:10,289 (chuckles): Yes. 696 00:28:10,322 --> 00:28:12,859 You believe in what you do? Look, 697 00:28:12,892 --> 00:28:15,327 our students, they-they may not be the best and the brightest-- 698 00:28:15,361 --> 00:28:16,729 I'm sorry to say that, 699 00:28:16,763 --> 00:28:19,932 but it's true-- but it doesn't mean 700 00:28:19,966 --> 00:28:23,335 that they don't deserve a chance. Thank you. 701 00:28:23,369 --> 00:28:25,337 I'd like to call Maggie Rossum. 702 00:28:28,941 --> 00:28:31,277 Did you or did you not, Ms. Lockhart, 703 00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:33,012 suggest that I catheterize myself 704 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:35,014 at a client meeting which took place 705 00:28:35,047 --> 00:28:38,050 in this very room less than a week ago? 706 00:28:38,084 --> 00:28:40,119 You were getting up to go to the bathroom 707 00:28:40,152 --> 00:28:43,255 every five minutes, Howard. Answer the question: yes or no? 708 00:28:43,289 --> 00:28:45,424 Howard, we all make jokes, including you, 709 00:28:45,457 --> 00:28:48,294 about everyone at the firm. I'll take that as a yes. 710 00:28:48,327 --> 00:28:50,930 Cary gets made fun of for his youthful appearance. Twerp, 711 00:28:50,963 --> 00:28:52,364 pimple, preschooler. And we've all 712 00:28:52,398 --> 00:28:53,766 made fun of David Lee for... 713 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:55,101 well, you know. 714 00:28:55,134 --> 00:28:57,036 And I've heard you more than once joke 715 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:59,405 about the pole stuck about Diane's ass. Excuse me? 716 00:28:59,438 --> 00:29:01,774 No. Come on, that... that's different. 717 00:29:01,808 --> 00:29:05,845 How is that different? I'm not talking about harmless ribbing. 718 00:29:08,180 --> 00:29:09,849 People... 719 00:29:09,882 --> 00:29:12,785 pour prune juice in my coffee. 720 00:29:12,819 --> 00:29:14,821 They leave adult diapers 721 00:29:14,854 --> 00:29:16,088 in my office. Oh, come on, Howard. 722 00:29:16,122 --> 00:29:17,990 What? They do. No one is leaving 723 00:29:18,024 --> 00:29:19,091 adult diapers in your office, 724 00:29:19,125 --> 00:29:21,794 Howard. 725 00:29:21,828 --> 00:29:24,196 I think he wants us to follow him. 726 00:29:29,201 --> 00:29:32,104 "Property of Howard Lyman." 727 00:29:32,138 --> 00:29:33,840 Huh? 728 00:29:37,844 --> 00:29:39,812 Oh. 729 00:29:39,846 --> 00:29:41,881 And... 730 00:29:41,914 --> 00:29:43,883 here's a... 731 00:29:43,916 --> 00:29:45,952 a bib... 732 00:29:47,019 --> 00:29:48,988 ...and a catheter. 733 00:29:49,021 --> 00:29:50,189 I had nothing to do with that. 734 00:29:50,222 --> 00:29:52,058 But you're creating the climate. 735 00:29:52,091 --> 00:29:55,227 Well, it's a diaper, Howard, it's not a burning swastika. 736 00:29:55,261 --> 00:29:57,163 These young associates, they look up to you. 737 00:29:57,196 --> 00:29:59,866 They follow your cues, and this is what they do. 738 00:29:59,899 --> 00:30:01,834 They harass me. They... 739 00:30:01,868 --> 00:30:03,970 they humiliate me. 740 00:30:05,872 --> 00:30:08,540 Howard, I am so sorry. 741 00:30:08,574 --> 00:30:11,510 And I want you to know we are gonna take meaningful steps 742 00:30:11,543 --> 00:30:13,846 to correct this ageist culture 743 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:16,883 that we may have unwittingly fostered. 744 00:30:18,985 --> 00:30:21,988 Would you consider yourself a good student, Ms. Rossum? 745 00:30:22,021 --> 00:30:23,522 I don't know. I... 746 00:30:23,555 --> 00:30:25,391 I did my best. 747 00:30:25,424 --> 00:30:26,926 (chuckles): Good. 748 00:30:26,959 --> 00:30:28,861 That's all any of us can hope for-- 749 00:30:28,895 --> 00:30:31,163 doing our best. 750 00:30:31,197 --> 00:30:32,899 Now, in order to do your best, 751 00:30:32,932 --> 00:30:34,166 you would need to show up for... 752 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:35,234 classes, right? 753 00:30:35,267 --> 00:30:36,602 Would you agree to that? 754 00:30:36,635 --> 00:30:38,938 Well, that depends. It does? You think 755 00:30:38,971 --> 00:30:41,573 you can be a good student even if you don't show up for class? 756 00:30:41,607 --> 00:30:43,542 I would object to that, Mr. Solomon. 757 00:30:43,575 --> 00:30:45,377 I understand why, but no. 758 00:30:45,411 --> 00:30:49,048 I think that you can be a good student in a lot of ways. 759 00:30:49,081 --> 00:30:50,182 I understand why you would say that. 760 00:30:50,216 --> 00:30:51,450 According to your attendance records, 761 00:30:51,483 --> 00:30:54,887 you missed two-thirds of your classes. 762 00:30:54,921 --> 00:30:56,522 Do you think that's accurate, or... 763 00:30:56,555 --> 00:30:58,024 do you think it's wrong? 764 00:31:00,059 --> 00:31:03,195 I had to work a lot to pay my bills. 765 00:31:03,229 --> 00:31:05,932 What about books, the ones assigned for class? 766 00:31:05,965 --> 00:31:08,334 Did you... buy any? 767 00:31:08,367 --> 00:31:10,903 Did I buy any textbooks? 768 00:31:10,937 --> 00:31:12,471 No, but I... SCHMIDT: Wow! 769 00:31:12,504 --> 00:31:13,973 So aside from tuition, 770 00:31:14,006 --> 00:31:15,107 what did you spend all that student loan money on? 771 00:31:15,141 --> 00:31:17,609 They told me I could use that money for living expenses. 772 00:31:17,643 --> 00:31:19,245 SCHMIDT: Living expenses incurred while you weren't 773 00:31:19,278 --> 00:31:21,513 buying books or attending classes. 774 00:31:21,547 --> 00:31:24,583 Looks more like a defective user than a defective product. 775 00:31:24,616 --> 00:31:26,618 Objection! Objection! 776 00:31:26,652 --> 00:31:28,220 He made it sound really bad. 777 00:31:28,254 --> 00:31:31,157 That's because it is really bad, Maggie. 778 00:31:31,190 --> 00:31:32,324 The credit card interest was 779 00:31:32,358 --> 00:31:33,392 eating me alive-- paying off 780 00:31:33,425 --> 00:31:34,060 that card seemed like 781 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:35,561 the smart thing to do. I... 782 00:31:35,594 --> 00:31:36,662 And it wasn't illegal. 783 00:31:36,695 --> 00:31:37,997 Well, maybe not. 784 00:31:38,030 --> 00:31:39,298 But it still doesn't look good. 785 00:31:39,331 --> 00:31:40,599 Did I miss classes? Yes. 786 00:31:40,632 --> 00:31:44,070 But that's because I was working two jobs. 787 00:31:44,103 --> 00:31:46,272 And I always got notes from somebody when I couldn't make it. 788 00:31:46,305 --> 00:31:48,307 What about the books? We'd get PDF versions, 789 00:31:48,340 --> 00:31:50,142 print them out, pass them around. I mean... 790 00:31:50,176 --> 00:31:52,011 we all tried to make the best of it, 791 00:31:52,044 --> 00:31:54,480 we really did. 792 00:31:54,513 --> 00:31:56,048 Who's "we"? 793 00:31:56,082 --> 00:31:57,950 Um, my study group. 794 00:31:57,984 --> 00:32:00,152 We'd just kind of share horror stories, 795 00:32:00,186 --> 00:32:02,388 you know, job tips, that kind of thing. 796 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:04,523 How many students? 797 00:32:04,556 --> 00:32:06,993 (indistinct chatter) 798 00:32:07,026 --> 00:32:08,527 Look, we just need 799 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:11,397 to enumerate ways Colosseum lied to you. 800 00:32:11,430 --> 00:32:14,333 (lively chatter) 801 00:32:16,668 --> 00:32:18,470 We just need to wait. 802 00:32:20,439 --> 00:32:23,075 I see you're running an adult day care now. 803 00:32:23,109 --> 00:32:25,077 You wanted to talk? Yes. 804 00:32:25,111 --> 00:32:26,312 (chatter continues) 805 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,117 (door closes) 806 00:32:31,150 --> 00:32:33,419 I'll get right to the point, Eli. 807 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:36,322 I just don't trust you anymore. 808 00:32:36,355 --> 00:32:38,991 I need to be working with someone... 809 00:32:39,025 --> 00:32:40,292 different... 810 00:32:40,326 --> 00:32:42,328 someone who gets along with Ruth, 811 00:32:42,361 --> 00:32:44,363 who has her confidence. 812 00:32:46,365 --> 00:32:48,600 Did Marissa talk to you? 813 00:32:48,634 --> 00:32:49,435 No. 814 00:32:51,070 --> 00:32:54,140 Eli... you have an ulterior motive here, 815 00:32:54,173 --> 00:32:56,442 and you know it-- you are using me. 816 00:32:56,475 --> 00:32:59,345 Yes, but... you're using me, too. 817 00:32:59,378 --> 00:33:02,414 I keep Ruth from messing with your life. 818 00:33:02,448 --> 00:33:06,452 Well, I can do that on my own. No, Eli. 819 00:33:06,485 --> 00:33:09,421 I really appreciate everything you've done for me, 820 00:33:09,455 --> 00:33:12,058 but now... 821 00:33:12,091 --> 00:33:14,426 we need to part ways. 822 00:33:14,460 --> 00:33:17,063 You're serious? 823 00:33:17,096 --> 00:33:19,465 Yes. 824 00:33:19,498 --> 00:33:21,700 We both need a fresh start. 825 00:33:21,733 --> 00:33:24,303 I know it won't be easy, but... 826 00:33:24,336 --> 00:33:27,473 it's time. 827 00:33:32,078 --> 00:33:34,480 Good-bye, Eli. 828 00:33:36,648 --> 00:33:39,285 (overlapping chatter continues in distance) 829 00:33:43,455 --> 00:33:45,691 No, I agree. 830 00:33:45,724 --> 00:33:47,726 I think maybe a class action makes sense. Wait. 831 00:33:47,759 --> 00:33:49,728 I'm not sure if we have the wherewithal... 832 00:33:49,761 --> 00:33:51,530 Actually, a class action isn't possible here. 833 00:33:51,563 --> 00:33:53,432 Why is that? (indistinct, overlapping chatter) 834 00:33:53,465 --> 00:33:55,734 The enrollment agreement you signed. 835 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:58,204 ALICIA: When you registered at Colosseum, 836 00:33:58,237 --> 00:34:00,706 you signed a document saying you wouldn't sue the school. 837 00:34:00,739 --> 00:34:03,542 I signed a hundred pieces of paper. Are you serious?! 838 00:34:03,575 --> 00:34:05,711 We can really sign away our rights? 839 00:34:05,744 --> 00:34:08,380 LUCCA: Unfortunately, yeah, legally, you can. 840 00:34:08,414 --> 00:34:10,782 MAGGIE: Okay, so the school can screw all of us, 841 00:34:10,816 --> 00:34:13,385 and then trick us into not doing anything about it? 842 00:34:13,419 --> 00:34:15,487 (overlapping chatter) 843 00:34:17,656 --> 00:34:22,428 A class action suit isn't possible, but a debt strike is. 844 00:34:22,461 --> 00:34:24,663 It's already happening at another for-profit. 845 00:34:24,696 --> 00:34:27,266 Corinthian College. 846 00:34:27,299 --> 00:34:29,501 (chatter continuing) 847 00:34:32,571 --> 00:34:36,442 This is a list of 350 Colosseum graduates 848 00:34:36,475 --> 00:34:37,743 who are ready to default collectively 849 00:34:37,776 --> 00:34:39,511 and suffer the consequences, 850 00:34:39,545 --> 00:34:41,847 unless you intervene with the Department of Education 851 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:45,184 and the loan companies to settle their debts. 852 00:34:45,217 --> 00:34:46,585 Really? Getting desperate, are we? 853 00:34:46,618 --> 00:34:48,454 It's a debt strike. 854 00:34:48,487 --> 00:34:50,556 Let's see how that will play with your resale value. 855 00:34:52,624 --> 00:34:54,526 LUCCA: Or you can settle. 856 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:55,761 We're listening. 857 00:35:02,168 --> 00:35:03,902 WOMAN: Okay, now I need everyone 858 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:06,638 to take the cotton balls in front of you. 859 00:35:06,672 --> 00:35:09,275 Pick one up, please. 860 00:35:09,308 --> 00:35:11,710 Just one. 861 00:35:11,743 --> 00:35:14,680 Okay, now insert it into 862 00:35:14,713 --> 00:35:16,915 your right nostril, please. 863 00:35:16,948 --> 00:35:20,152 Good and tight. 864 00:35:23,522 --> 00:35:25,624 Okay, now take the cardboard glasses... 865 00:35:25,657 --> 00:35:28,560 Look at him. He's enjoying himself. 866 00:35:28,594 --> 00:35:31,163 They're coated with a diffused filter. 867 00:35:31,197 --> 00:35:34,333 And put them over your eyes, please. 868 00:35:34,366 --> 00:35:37,336 Now take the kernels of corn. 869 00:35:37,369 --> 00:35:39,471 A handful will do. 870 00:35:39,505 --> 00:35:42,174 And put them in each shoe. 871 00:35:42,208 --> 00:35:43,875 Come on. 872 00:35:43,909 --> 00:35:46,845 Sensitivity training. Let's be sensitive. 873 00:35:46,878 --> 00:35:49,248 Ah, you know what? 874 00:35:49,281 --> 00:35:50,816 I think Howard planted those diapers, 875 00:35:50,849 --> 00:35:52,551 so we would have to do this. 876 00:35:52,584 --> 00:35:54,753 Here we go. WOMAN: Good. 877 00:35:54,786 --> 00:35:59,225 Now I want everyone to walk. 878 00:35:59,258 --> 00:36:03,695 And do something simple like tie your shoes. Go. 879 00:36:03,729 --> 00:36:05,764 Oh. 880 00:36:05,797 --> 00:36:07,766 It hurts. 881 00:36:07,799 --> 00:36:10,936 WOMAN: This is what it's like to be 80 years old. 882 00:36:10,969 --> 00:36:13,805 This is what it's like to walk. 883 00:36:13,839 --> 00:36:15,674 Isn't that right, 884 00:36:15,707 --> 00:36:17,243 Howard? 885 00:36:17,276 --> 00:36:19,911 Sometimes... every day is a struggle. 886 00:36:19,945 --> 00:36:23,582 I'm sorry I take naps, but now you know why. 887 00:36:23,615 --> 00:36:25,584 All... all day, it hurts. 888 00:36:25,617 --> 00:36:27,419 (cries) 889 00:36:27,453 --> 00:36:29,921 WOMAN: I think Howard could use all of your support right now. 890 00:36:29,955 --> 00:36:31,557 (groans) 891 00:36:34,326 --> 00:36:36,662 This is not happening. 892 00:36:36,695 --> 00:36:39,465 PETER: I think unions do have a place. 893 00:36:39,498 --> 00:36:41,600 But if we're gonna stay competitive 894 00:36:41,633 --> 00:36:43,769 in a global economy, then, 895 00:36:43,802 --> 00:36:45,304 I think we have to look 896 00:36:45,337 --> 00:36:46,638 beyond the standard management-labor paradigm. 897 00:36:46,672 --> 00:36:47,839 MAN: Excuse me. Excuse me, guys. 898 00:36:47,873 --> 00:36:49,675 (reporters clamoring) 899 00:36:49,708 --> 00:36:51,810 Then you agree with your husband, Mrs. Florrick? 900 00:36:51,843 --> 00:36:53,645 I do. 901 00:36:53,679 --> 00:36:55,447 I think creative solutions are essential. 902 00:36:55,481 --> 00:36:57,449 So you're against unions? No. 903 00:36:57,483 --> 00:36:59,885 But I support my husband when he says 904 00:36:59,918 --> 00:37:01,720 he's looking for new ways to avoid strikes. 905 00:37:01,753 --> 00:37:04,523 Then what do you think of your wife's debt strike, Mr. Governor? 906 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:06,292 RUTH: Mr. Governor, I think we have 907 00:37:06,325 --> 00:37:07,759 to get into the ballroom. Actually, you don't. 908 00:37:07,793 --> 00:37:09,528 Your wife is organizing a debt strike 909 00:37:09,561 --> 00:37:11,029 among the students at Colosseum University. 910 00:37:11,062 --> 00:37:12,864 Well, I support my wife. Even though she's unionizing? 911 00:37:12,898 --> 00:37:14,866 I would rather look at the facts... 912 00:37:14,900 --> 00:37:17,035 You are organizing a strike, aren't you, Mrs. Florrick? 913 00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:19,405 Unfortunately, attorney-client privilege prevents me 914 00:37:19,438 --> 00:37:21,273 from saying... I think we've had enough here. 915 00:37:21,307 --> 00:37:24,042 Oh, it's okay for your wife to strike, but not my union? 916 00:37:24,075 --> 00:37:27,379 You gave Alicia the debt strike idea, didn't you? 917 00:37:27,413 --> 00:37:29,581 You know Peter told me to keep a handle on the family, 918 00:37:29,615 --> 00:37:31,583 and now we've got Alicia stirring up trouble 919 00:37:31,617 --> 00:37:33,585 on an issue that's no-win for the campaign! 920 00:37:33,619 --> 00:37:35,787 It's not no-win for the campaign... Peter can't be saying 921 00:37:35,821 --> 00:37:37,889 "Vote for me" in one breath, and "Don't worry 922 00:37:37,923 --> 00:37:39,791 about paying back the federal government" in the next. 923 00:37:39,825 --> 00:37:41,960 Oh. You know, you're right. I didn't think of that. 924 00:37:41,993 --> 00:37:43,862 I guess he won't want to choose between 925 00:37:43,895 --> 00:37:45,597 alienating the unions or business interests, either. 926 00:37:45,631 --> 00:37:47,566 (hoarse whisper): You're killing Peter's campaign! 927 00:37:47,599 --> 00:37:50,769 No, I'm not. I'm not running Peter's campaign. 928 00:38:01,947 --> 00:38:04,516 Mr. Naftali, Eli Gold. 929 00:38:04,550 --> 00:38:05,884 Oh, I'm-I'm so sorry. I didn't realize 930 00:38:05,917 --> 00:38:07,786 it was so late with you there. 931 00:38:07,819 --> 00:38:10,522 I've given your offer a lot of thought, 932 00:38:10,556 --> 00:38:12,924 and, uh, as tempting as it is... 933 00:38:12,958 --> 00:38:15,060 I'm gonna stay put. 934 00:38:16,995 --> 00:38:19,565 (knocking on door) 935 00:38:19,598 --> 00:38:21,333 Molly Tuff? 936 00:38:21,367 --> 00:38:22,868 Yes? 937 00:38:22,901 --> 00:38:24,636 Colosseum class of 2013? 938 00:38:24,670 --> 00:38:26,738 Yeah. Who are you? 939 00:38:26,772 --> 00:38:29,808 I think this is yours. 940 00:38:29,841 --> 00:38:31,743 It's your payment on your student loan. 941 00:38:31,777 --> 00:38:33,011 How'd you get it? 942 00:38:33,044 --> 00:38:34,713 From the person who scammed you. 943 00:38:34,746 --> 00:38:35,947 I'm a private investigator. 944 00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:37,983 I have a client who fell for the same scam. 945 00:38:38,016 --> 00:38:40,018 Sent her payment to that address, too. 946 00:38:40,051 --> 00:38:41,720 I can't believe you got it back. 947 00:38:41,753 --> 00:38:44,055 (laughs) I never have luck like this. 948 00:38:44,089 --> 00:38:46,392 Oh, my God. 949 00:38:46,425 --> 00:38:50,962 What? They just called yesterday with a new address. 950 00:38:50,996 --> 00:38:54,032 Can I get that address from you? 951 00:39:11,049 --> 00:39:13,485 * 952 00:39:20,459 --> 00:39:22,394 (door bell jingles) 953 00:39:25,731 --> 00:39:26,998 Hello, jackass. 954 00:39:27,032 --> 00:39:28,700 (engine starting) 955 00:39:28,734 --> 00:39:31,670 * 956 00:39:57,829 --> 00:40:00,432 * 957 00:40:12,077 --> 00:40:13,078 (knocks twice) 958 00:40:18,083 --> 00:40:20,686 (door squeaks open) 959 00:40:31,697 --> 00:40:34,065 Eli. Hi. 960 00:40:34,099 --> 00:40:36,468 I'm staying on. 961 00:40:39,037 --> 00:40:42,073 Okay. Sounds good. 962 00:40:42,107 --> 00:40:44,075 (knocking on door) 963 00:40:48,914 --> 00:40:50,181 Mrs. Florrick, 964 00:40:50,215 --> 00:40:51,950 I apologize if I'm interrupting. 965 00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:53,519 What do you need, Mr. Schmidt? 966 00:40:53,552 --> 00:40:56,822 Just to deliver this. Colosseum is suing 967 00:40:56,855 --> 00:41:00,025 you and Lucca Quinn for tortious interference with contract. 968 00:41:08,634 --> 00:41:11,937 A judge will probably knock this down. I don't think so. 969 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:13,539 There's a colorable argument that we crossed a line 970 00:41:13,572 --> 00:41:15,774 when we encouraged students not to pay back their debt. 971 00:41:15,807 --> 00:41:19,511 We escalated, so, they escalated further, and now we need to... 972 00:41:19,545 --> 00:41:21,780 Keep going. No, I was gonna say deescalate. 973 00:41:21,813 --> 00:41:23,582 JASON: Lucca's right. 974 00:41:23,615 --> 00:41:26,084 The debt strike is working. Colosseum stock is falling. 975 00:41:26,117 --> 00:41:29,688 Colosseum has not been willing to back down so far. 976 00:41:30,989 --> 00:41:32,991 Not to us. 977 00:41:33,024 --> 00:41:34,693 But what if it was someone they cared about even more, 978 00:41:34,726 --> 00:41:37,162 that was applying the pressure? 979 00:41:37,195 --> 00:41:39,097 You don't happen to know anything 980 00:41:39,130 --> 00:41:40,932 about this shareholder derivative suit 981 00:41:40,966 --> 00:41:43,034 that's been filed against us, do you? 982 00:41:43,068 --> 00:41:46,004 Absolutely not, but... 983 00:41:46,037 --> 00:41:48,974 if I had to guess, I'd say the theory is 984 00:41:49,007 --> 00:41:51,943 that Colosseum's predatory recruitment tactics 985 00:41:51,977 --> 00:41:53,311 are a violation of the school's 986 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:56,214 fiduciary duty towards its shareholders. 987 00:41:56,247 --> 00:41:58,049 Am I right? 988 00:41:58,083 --> 00:41:59,985 Uncanny. 989 00:42:00,018 --> 00:42:02,053 LUCCA: Just to recap, you're now facing a debt strike 990 00:42:02,087 --> 00:42:04,089 which is destroying your not-very-good name, 991 00:42:04,122 --> 00:42:07,092 a shareholder suit which could bankrupt you in court, 992 00:42:07,125 --> 00:42:08,794 and if either continues, 993 00:42:08,827 --> 00:42:11,062 the Feds are going to investigate and revoke 994 00:42:11,096 --> 00:42:14,065 your eligibility to receive funding. 995 00:42:14,099 --> 00:42:16,067 What do you want? 996 00:42:17,969 --> 00:42:20,138 (doorbell rings) 997 00:42:22,674 --> 00:42:24,643 Hi. 998 00:42:24,676 --> 00:42:26,344 I'm sorry to bother you so late. 999 00:42:26,377 --> 00:42:28,614 I-I just wanted to drop something off. 1000 00:42:28,647 --> 00:42:31,182 What is it? Belongs to Maggie. 1001 00:42:31,216 --> 00:42:34,085 Her $8,000? 1002 00:42:34,119 --> 00:42:35,587 Yeah. 1003 00:42:35,621 --> 00:42:36,988 From the scammer? 1004 00:42:37,022 --> 00:42:38,624 Yeah. 1005 00:42:38,657 --> 00:42:40,125 How did you do that? 1006 00:42:40,158 --> 00:42:42,360 I persuaded him. 1007 00:42:42,393 --> 00:42:44,663 How? 1008 00:42:44,696 --> 00:42:47,198 By being persuasive. 1009 00:42:47,232 --> 00:42:50,301 You're not gonna tell me, are you? 1010 00:42:50,335 --> 00:42:52,904 I will tell you whatever you want to know. 1011 00:42:52,938 --> 00:42:54,940 Oh. 1012 00:42:54,973 --> 00:42:57,809 I get to the end of the day, I'm so tired, sometimes I... 1013 00:42:57,843 --> 00:43:00,011 can't think straight. 1014 00:43:00,045 --> 00:43:01,913 That is why I drink. 1015 00:43:01,947 --> 00:43:04,716 (both laugh gently) 1016 00:43:04,750 --> 00:43:06,752 What do you drink?