What do you do when you’re GC but the firm is in such poor shape financially and the CEO is lying is ass off. I’m advising as much as possible but I know the CEO is full of shit.

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How many of the lawyers at Theranos wished they had jumped ship before it all went sideways?

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Why are you still there?

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Time to jump ship

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Jump ship and until you do, remember you represent the company. You may have to be a whistleblower if it rises to the level of illegal. Tough spot.

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You need to bring it up with the board of directors.

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