Here at Miletti Law, as you are all aware by now, our political views are pretty transparent. Libertarian, free market, freedom above all, and the Government should probably only be involved in like 5 things.  Unfortunately, the Government doesn’t see it that way, and there is nothing they love more than needlessly regulating whatever industry you are in.

It is all too common that an aggressive business owner will push the boundaries of the law, and sometimes find themselves on the receiving end of some pretty nasty charges.  Trailblazers like Hank Greenberg, the Former CEO of AIG, and Alexander Nix, the CEO of Cambridge Analytica, while forces in their industries, were large targets for the respective Government Agencies.

The reality is that the larger the Government gets, the more exposed successful business owners and executives will be.

So as part of any contingency plan for an aggressive business owner or corporate executive, they should map out a blue print on what events should happen should they find themselves with a vacation to Club Fed.

At the end of the day, you need to take steps so that your trip to Club Fed is frozen in time.  Your concern will no longer be “growing the business” but rather, maintain its status quo, so you still have a business to come back too when you are finished with your Club Fed trip.

At a bare minimum, your contingency plan should include the following categories:

  • Research the prison that you will soon be calling home.
  • Appoint a power of attorney for your finances.
  • Make a list of all credits and those you owe funds to.
  • Prepare a pay schedule, and ensure the funds are there for payments.
  • Resolve all medical and health issues prior to your trip.
  • Write down a list of all business objective you wanted to do while you were free, but had no time for, so when you get out, you are ready to go.

Oddly enough, as it seems this is becoming a more common situation for business owners, most likely due to the ever growing Government and people’s willingness to let the Government control and run their lives, even though you are acting legally, expect to be accused of acting illegally.  With achievements and the impression of success, you will become a target for those who envy your success.  Since you know you will be target, you are best to be prepared.

Moral of this story—be sure to be prepared for every scenario.

Yours in love, lifts, and law.

Vinny