Three days passed in a flash, and George and Li Gen reported the situation of the Screen Actors Guild to Hardy.

"The Screen Actors Guild currently has $450,000 in funds. Last year, it collected $1.35 million in dues. This year, it should be no less than that," said George.

Li Genhui reported: "The workers' union has more than 700 complaints on hand, of various types, including seeking remuneration, ordinary actors complaining about low remuneration, sexual harassment, unfair contracts, and being forced and beaten by the crew."

"The last two letters were received yesterday. One of them was from a girl named Luna. She said she and her friend had signed a contract with an agency. The agency's agents often forced them to sleep with men, but they couldn't get out of the contract."

"Another girl reported being abused and raped by a director who was a contracted director for Columbia Pictures and had made several well-known films, one of which was nominated for an Oscar."

"The girl said that she was filming a movie and played a supporting role. The director beat her in front of the entire crew and slapped her several times. He then forced the script to be changed so that a male actor could play a smaller role."

"When we got back to the hotel, the director called her to the room and told her that if she didn't obey, he would have many ways to deal with her, even kicking her out directly and telling others that her acting was bad and she was not suitable for the role, so that no one would use her in the future. He also threatened her that after kicking her out, he would sue her and make her pay for breach of contract."

"Under the director's threat, the girl had to sleep with him. This happened four times during the filming. In the letter, she also said that the director was incompetent and used tools to torture her, often beating her until she was covered in bruises."

Hardy nodded.

After thinking for a while, he came up with an idea and ordered:

"For those who owe wages, let the union send letters to those film companies and set a deadline for them. If the wages are not paid within the specified time limit, the union will take action."

"Regarding the matter of signing a contract with a rubbish agency, we hired a HD security intelligence agent to investigate the agent. We found out that he had forced the girl to have sex with him, took photos as evidence, and sent him directly to prison."

"By the way, let them shoot as much video as possible during the investigation. They can then make a documentary and put it on the news. I believe this will be a good publicity for the Actors Guild," said Hardy.

The actors' union has money, so it's normal for them to hire HD security intelligence personnel to investigate in order to help the actors solve their problems, right?

What? You mean I have to pay to send someone from my own company?

In a capitalist society, different groups and companies must be clearly distinguished. Even Hardy's own company has to spend money. Now, HD security is present in all of Hardy's industries.

As for the filming, it was a perfect use of resources. It promoted the Screen Actors Guild and gave ABC good vegetarian food and good shows.

"As for that director, he's from Columbia, right? He's from one of the Big Eight film companies. That's a good name card. We have to make a big splash with this matter. I'll find a lawyer to help the girl with the lawsuit. Even if there's no evidence, we'll torture that director to the point of ecstasy."

If it were someone else, they would definitely be worried about touching the people from the Big Eight companies, but Hardy didn't consider this at all. He started with the people from the Big Eight companies, which would definitely have a great shocking effect on other film companies.

Others kill chickens to scare monkeys, but Hardy directly kills cows to scare monkeys and chickens.

"The Actors Guild stands up for actors. That's our purpose," Hardy said with a smile.

Hardy picked up the phone and called Andy, asking him to send a good lawyer over. Andy said, "Boss, I have two lawyers under me. They told me yesterday that they want to set up a law firm and they want to meet you and hope to get your investment."

"Oh, I like people who have ideas for the future. How good are their business?" Hardy asked.

"Their professional skills are excellent. They all graduated from Yale Law School and are the best in the industry. I hired them with a high salary. They were the ones who handled all the cases I had before, and they did a great job," said Andy.

"Let them come to me and I'll talk to them," said Hardy.

afternoon,

hardy office.

Ross Baker and John McKenzie walked into Hardy's office. Both were wearing neat suits and were in their thirties. Hardy had met them before and smiled and nodded at them.

"Hello, Mr. Hardy." The two greeted together.

"Sit down, what would you like to drink?"

"Coffee is fine." The two said a little stiffly.

Hardy asked his secretary to make coffee.

"I heard from Andy that you want to start a law firm and want me to invest?" Hardy asked with a smile.

"Yes, we have been working for several years and hope to set up a law firm like Mr. Andy's economic and financial company," Ross Baker explained.

By setting up an independent law firm, they are no longer employees but bosses. They can earn more in the future and expand by recruiting more people.

"What do you think?" Hardy asked.

"We hope that Mr. Hardy will invest $500,000 and become a shareholder of the law firm, holding 40% of the shares," said another lawyer, John McKinsey.

Hadi thought for a moment and said, "I will invest 1 million and own 60% of the shares."

Baker and McKenzie did not expect Hardy to agree so readily, but the shares Hardy wanted were a little beyond their expectations. They originally wanted 50%, and saying 40% was to give Hardy room for bargaining.

But Mr. Hardy added another 500,000, which made the two of them very tempted. After all, with the money, they could get a better office space, recruit more partners and assistant lawyers, and the law firm would grow faster.

Of course.

In fact, they can start from scratch because they have the skills and can survive anywhere. However, the most important parts of a law firm are capable lawyers and business.

Hardy's company had enough business, and they could make a lot of money just from Hardy's industry and thus develop.

Hardy is not someone who cannot tolerate others making money. As long as you can serve me well, you should make money.

In fact, these people earn their money through hard work.

The two looked at each other again, and McKenzie nodded. Baker understood what his old friend meant and said, "Mr. Hardy, we agree to this plan. You will invest 1 million and hold 60% of the shares."

Hadi smiled and nodded.

He doesn't care about the 1 million. If he has his own law firm, many things will be very convenient in the future.

"By the way, have you thought of a name?" Hardy asked.

The two smiled and said, "Yes, we have already thought of using our names as the name of the law firm, 'Baker McKenzie LLP'. What do you think of this name?"

Hardy was stunned when he heard the name.

"Baker McKenzie".

Depend on,

Could it be the Baker McKenzie that was later known as the "largest law firm in the world"?

In his previous life, he hired lawyers from this law firm to fight a lawsuit for business reasons. It is said that at that time, the number of lawyers in this law firm had reached more than 2,700, and it had offices in more than 50 countries around the world. It was the largest law firm in the world, and its strength ranked among the top three in the world, with an annual profit of more than 1 billion US dollars.

If it really is them, then I will definitely not lose money on this investment, but will make a huge profit.

"How many people are you planning to hire?" Hardy asked.

"We have found twelve partners," said Ross Baker.

"If I don't invest, will you also go out and set up a law firm?" Hardy asked.

John McKenzie smiled and said, "To be honest with you, Mr. Hardy, we do think so. Without Mr. Hardy's investment, it would be much more difficult for us to get started, and we would need to find new business. It would take at least three to five years to see any improvement."

"Now that we have Mr. Hardy's investment, we can recruit 40 to 50 lawyers and directly join the ranks of medium-sized law firms. The most important thing is that with Mr. Hardy's business, our development speed will be faster. It is estimated that we can become a large law firm in three years."

John McKinsey spoke his mind straightforwardly.

Hardy could see that of the two men, Ross Baker was the planner, while John McKinsey was the decisive one, which reminded Hardy of the term "house planning".

The two were classmates and good friends, and their personalities complemented each other, so it’s no wonder that they were able to develop their law firm so well later on.

"If you want business, that's no problem at all. You should know that Andy is helping me set up the Hardy Group," said Hardy.

"Of course, we are both in the team," said Mackenzie.

"Once the group is established, Baker McKenzie can become the group's contracted law firm. I believe there will be countless businesses by then. I'm afraid the number of people you have now is not enough. Recruit people as soon as possible." Hardy said with a smile.

When the two days passed, they were overjoyed and even though they were calm, they couldn't hide the smile on their faces.

They know how powerful the Hardy Group is.

HD Security Company, HD Film Company, HD Economic Company, Wash Mining Company, Maybell Television Factory, Rocky Mountain Mineral Water Plant, Auction Company, HD Toy Factory, Estee Lauder, Playboy Magazine, Two Wineries, HD Airlines, Hardy's Hotel and Casino, ABC Television, and Andy's financial investments.

Hardy's own industries alone have countless businesses that require lawyers, enough to support a large law firm.

"Don't worry, Mr. Hardy, we will work hard to provide the most professional legal services to the group," Ross Baker said excitedly.

Hardy was also very happy. With Baker McKenzie, the strongest law firm in the future, it was like owning Nanshan Pizza Hut, and his legal security was more guaranteed.

"As for setting up a law firm, I will sign the contract once you have prepared all the documents. I have a case for you right now, which will give you your first business and also a chance to build your reputation," said Hardy.

"What case?" they asked curiously.

Hardy took out the letter of complaint that reported the director's coercion and threats during filming and handed it to the two men. They looked at it and said, "More than half a year has passed. All the evidence may have been destroyed. It may be difficult to send this director to prison for espionage."

Hardy chuckled, "No need to send her to jail. As long as everyone knows about the torment, you can go find the informant and help her fight this lawsuit. It would be best if there is evidence, but it doesn't matter if there is no evidence. As long as people know that the Screen Actors Guild is determined to protect its members, that's enough."

"But I guess, after all this trouble, as a public figure, I will never be able to show my face in Hollywood again."

"If that's the case, then it's very simple. Women have full rights to prosecute sexual assault cases and can report them at any time. After we accept the case, we can hype it up further. Even if we can't convict him in the end due to insufficient evidence, it won't be a problem to torment him for a year or two," said Mackenzie.

"That's enough. This business belongs to Vito from the Actors Guild. The remuneration will not be less." Hardy said with a smile.

They both laughed.

Hardy is the big boss and he gets a share of the profits.