“But I'm not a client,” sneered Ashton, “merely a humble senior partner in this law firm.” He scanned the room. “Can anyone help our Ms. Mathews?” I rose quickly and said, “I'd like to help, sir, but she doesn't need it. The case, published just yesterday as you know, held exactly as she said, emphasizing the duty of the board of directors not to sit around scratching their butts while the officers looted the company.”