How to get, and keep, the attention of the government

You Want The Full Attention Of The Government, Right? Regulators are overworked Your Case Does Not Stand Out The Following Tips Will Help You Make Sure That You Keep Them Focused On You

If The Issues Are Debatable Do Not Consider The Costs Or Impacts To Your Business Of Complying Do Not Offer Any Compromise Do Not Provide Them With A Graceful Exit

Responses To Requests Do Not Provide Explanations or Documents Be Mysterious With Any Luck, They Will Bring In Their Attorneys!

The Inspection Be Mysterious

Pretend To Cooperate Misdirection Long Detailed Legal Letters Be Complicated

If They Are Right Everyone Else Is Doing It Defense Insulting Offer

The Difficult Scenario – They Are Wrong A Tough Situation To Keep Their Attention An Easy Solution

Treat The Regulator Like A Piece Of Crap Tell Them How Awful They Are Tell Them Why They Work For The Government Tell Them How Powerful You Are Go Over Their Head Do It In Person

Conclusion Do Not Worry About Future Dealings Make Sure They Remember You Do Not Treat Them With Respect

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