Monday, July 27, 2009

The Lexolution Horror Show Arrives In Los Angeles




Lexolution is AWFUL in LA. They, coupled with disgusting Dickstein, jerked around about 10 contract attorneys for months about the project starting back up. Dickstein in LA is also disgusting and offensive - they sent e-mails to the contract attorneys requesting that they stop the chattering, stay in designated areas (ie., not allowed to use the vending machines) and had set hours to make sure people were there the entire time. They also frequently sent out e-mails stating that if ONE privilege code was missed, it was grounds for IMMEDIATE termination. I will send you a couple more of these disgusting e-mails from Lex.


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From: "Nathan Khalil"
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:35:13 -0400
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hi Everyone,

I hope that this message finds each of you well.

We just learned today that there was some sort of development on the case, and Dickstein will not need you to come in to the office on Monday or Tuesday. I will be in touch with an update early next week, probably Monday.

Please reply to this e-mail to confirm receipt.

As always, thanks for your hard work. Have a good weekend.

Best regards,

Nathan Khalil

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From: Nathan Khalil
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 7:09 PM
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hi Everyone,

We just got another update on the project.

A development in the litigation has caused a lull in activity, and a potential change in the direction of the case. It now appears that the lull and uncertainty will carry through the week. (I have already spoken with the two of you who will be returning this week to review the documents of a particular custodian previously allocated to you.) Dickstein has informed us that they will monitor developments through the week, and will be in touch with updates, perhaps later this week, or perhaps more likely next week. We’ll be in touch as soon as we know more. I won’t venture a guess in this e-mail as to the likelihood of the project continuing on; I will say only that it is entirely possible that all of you will be asked back for the project. We hope that, if asked back, you will return to the project. That said, we understand if you need to begin to explore other opportunities. Please just keep us in the loop.

Also, I just received additional feedback from Dickstein on the review. They have thus far been very pleased to work with all of you remaining from the Lex team, mentioning and complimenting each and every one of the 7 of you by name.

As a thank you for your great work on the project (which I know may have times been stressful), I was able to get approved a $300 bonus from Lexolution for each of you. It will appear in a paycheck next week.

Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or concerns.

Best regards,

Nathan

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From: Nathan Khalil
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 4:03 PM
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hello Everyone,

Unfortunately, we still do not have anything specific report. I am, however, still expecting at least partially good news. I expect to know more tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.

Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions.

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From: Nathan Khalil
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:26 PM
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hello again everyone,

We are told that we may get an update on Friday. As we await word, it is absolutely fine (perhaps in most cases preferable) to leave remaining any things you left at your work station, since it is entirely possible that you will resume work on the project in the near future. But if any of you has left anything that you need urgently, please let me know, and we will make appropriate arrangements. Thanks.

Best regards,

Nathan

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From: Nathan Khalil
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 1:55 PM
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hi Everyone,

Sorry, it appears that we are still in limbo. We just got an update from Dickstein. They have informed us that, as they await to see how the situation develops (and with at least part of the team over there very busy next week), there will be no need for our team on the project again next week, but the need could re-arise after that.

So we will continue to wait and keep you apprised of any developments.

Thank you for your patience, and apologies for the uncertainty! Alas, it’s the nature of the beast.

As mentioned before, we understand if you need to explore other opportunities. Please just keep us in the loop. Also, please let me know if you would like to pick up any belongings from your workstation. There is no need to do so since we are still in limbo, but please let me know if you would like to make arrangements to pick anything up at this time.

Have a good weekend.

Best regards,

Nathan

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From: "Nathan Khalil"
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:40:28 -0400
To: Nathan Khalil
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update

Hi Everyone,

Unfortunately, we are still in limbo. We were in touch with Dickstein today. They continue to evaluate the situation, and hope and expect to have an update for us next week. It remains the case that a need for the team could re-arise in the near future. Apologies for the continued uncertainty. Ditto to my previous e-mail below: please let me know if you would like to make arrangements to retrieve any personal items at this time. Also ditto to my previous e-mails: we understand if you explore and pursue other opportunities. Please do just let us know if you secure another position and/or if you reach a crossroads.

Also, please remember that the information you have learned about the substance of the case and about its status is extremely sensitive and confidential. Please remember that you are bound by confidentially not to disclose this information to anyone (including friends, family, and potential employers). Thank you.

As always, please feel free to contact me.

Have a good weekend.

Best regards,

Nathan Khalil

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From: Nathan Khalil
Date: Fri, May 1, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update
To: Nathan Khalil

Hi Everyone,

We just heard from Dickstein. Unfortunately, we remain in limbo. Alas, such is the world of litigation and contract work. They hope to have a better sense next week. I will be sure to get in touch as soon as we know more. Thanks.

Have a good weekend.

Best regards,

Nathan

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From: Nathan Khalil
Date: Fri, May 8, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Subject: RE: Dickstein - Project/Schedule Update
To: Nathan Khalil

Hi Everyone,

We heard from Dickstein today. Sorry, we remain in limbo. For what it’s worth, the project resuming remains a real possibility. Have a good weekend.

Best regards,

Nathan


This was the last anyone heard of the project. It was staffed by both Lexolution and Providus. I guess the Providus people were told immediately that the project was over. I hope you enjoyed the $300 bonus.

What else is amazing is that earlier that week, there was a "meeting" with the associates, partner and K attorneys and the partner estimated the work would last until or through July.


If you think it is bad now, just way until nasty Nora "Plesent" arrives and sets up her ramshackle chicken coop similar to the one on East 40th Street in New York.

31 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lexolution is run by a bunch of snakes. Never accept anything from them. A small bonus or a slice of pizza has so many strings attached to it that you are better off just not accepting any of it and moving on. They are very manipulative and insincere.

Anonymous said...

Wow, sounds horrible. These guys are getting jerked around like they don't even work there. They're treated like they've actually agreed to some sort of day by day existence at work. If they continue to put up with this before long they'll be considered nothing more than a bunch of temps desparate for work.

Anonymous said...

Three Detroit lawyers have founded Hafeez & Youssef, a new firm to serve the city’s Muslim community.
Managing Partner Tariq Hafeez was previously at Dickinson Wright, handling business law and real estate. He was also an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan. His JD is from the University of Michigan.
Managing Partner Mona Youssef is a certified civil mediator, and was was an Assistant State Attorney General; she also got her JD at Michigan.
Chris Crawford joins as Of Counsel, handling civil litigation in the areas of insurance defense, insurance coverage, personal injury, family law and appellate practice. His JD is from New York Law School.
The firm has locations in Ann Arbor and Northville.

Anonymous said...

It sounds like at least your recruiter was proactive in letting everyone know what's going on. Other times you don't even hear that much, and they did give an out for you to look for other work.

Anonymous said...

Like you need an out to look for other work. They cancel projects at the last minute without informing you.

Anonymous said...

Lexolution sucks!

beerguzzlingtemp said...

Sounds like this business is the same on the west coast. I thought they were friendlier out there. Plus there are a lot of hot babes in L.A. After hearing this, I'm not moving. I'm staying with you guys in NY.

Anonymous said...

They aren't more friendly, just more fake.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Beer Guzzler. We could sure use another overweight lazy slob.

Anonymous said...

I want to temp forever...click click click...know the industry before you sign up for law school...pathetic losers!

Anonymous said...

Can we send Big Mamma to LA?

Suicidal Temp said...

Yep, that's how they dick you around. That's how I became suicidal.

Anonymous said...

7:50

Eat a bullet.

Anonymous said...

$300 = avoiding unemployment claims.

Anonymous said...

How would $300 help avoid unemployment claims?

Anonymous said...

Nora is a fat, disgusting pig.

NORA said...

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!!!!

FEED ME, FEED ME, FEED ME!!!!!!!!

Guido Rama said...

These people need to be wacked. I lost 30lbs from stress the last time I was fucked around with like this on a project. They got no balls. What a bunch of chumps.

Anonymous said...

You shouldn't stress out about things you can't control. It's not worth developing a heart attack because of these skanks.

All it takes is a little mental adjustment. As soon as they put a project on hold, you have to mentally accept the fact that the project is over. Don't take it personally, or get emotional. Accept the fact that until the recession is over, you won't have the luxury of working a lot. When things improve (which they most certainly will), you can avoid the people that jerked you around.

Anonymous said...

If you think Lexpollution is bad, you will KILL youself if you work with Diamond Agency - a dingy hovel on 7th Av. They also dick you around like crazy. A bunch of guidos running the show. Avoid at all costs!!

Anonymous said...

Tom,
I am a relative newcomer to this site. I recently went back and read some of your old stuff - actual descriptions of projects. They were very funny and very accurate. They had me in stitches -and that's not easy these days. Why don't you write some more of those? We all could use some good comedy.

Anonymous said...

All anyone had to do was find another job. Heck, if they start jerking you around, start sending out resumes and networking.

Sitting around doing nothing when an agency is jerking you around is for chumps. Don't ever let someone do that to you for more than 2-3 days without sending out resumes or filing for unemployment.

Anonymous said...

DiscoverReady is the biggest shitshow this side of the universe. They have been "promising" the beginning of a project already for a month with constant 2 day updates. I have invested days and days of going to their office and talking to those jerkoffs and they keep on playing the bait and switch. Evil, evil people.

Anonymous said...

"You shouldn't stress out about things you can't control."

You can control it. Send out resumes and start looking for another job as soon as the above mentioned behavior starts. If something comes along, take it.

"Accept the fact that until the recession is over, you won't have the luxury of working a lot."

That attitude will get you nowhere fast. Accept the fact that you need to find a permenant job, get some real expereience, and get out of temping as a career. Or you can just let some sales person push and big firm walk all over you.

beerguzzlingtemp said...

When I get in a stressful situation like this one, a few six packs always calms my nerves. You guys have to chill out with a cold one and a plate of lasagna. My sister always brings over a tray of lasagna to my apartment on Sunday.

Anonymous said...

10:23pm:
I agree with you about Diamond. They are nothing but liars. Avoid them at all costs!!!

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Anonymous said...

Does anyone know if Old Navy is hiring? I'm a 67 year old, unlicensed JD, my doc review skills are ok but my eyes cant read that well anymore and I have arthritis which makes it painful to click click click..oh well I havent eaten in a few days and havent paid my rent in months can someone help me out?????

Anonymous said...

What's the big deal? This is typical of any project. I give the guy credit for constantly updating people. Most of the time, we are all left in the dark, and no one gives a rat's ass.