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Fandom: Sk8 the Infinity

Characters: Kyan Reki, Shindo Ainosuke, Kikuchi Tadashi, Kyan Koyomi, Kyan Chihiro, Kyan Nanaka, Shindo Ainosuke’s aunts

Warnings: Minor character death (Kyan Masae), funeral, car accident, drunk driving, adoption, family drama (Adam’s aunts are involved, of course there is)

Word Count: 2k

Summary: When Reki’s mother dies in an accident, he and his sisters are adopted by the Shindo family in order to give them a reputation for supporting humanitarian/charitable causes. However, since Ainosuke’s aunts cannot stand the children, they are relegated to the servants’ quarters, where Tadashi is assigned to help take care of them when he’s not attending to Ainosuke. While he struggles to take care of his siblings, Reki finds himself growing closer to the quiet, enigmatic man who serves the popular politician.

Chapter 1: In which the Kyans bid farewell to their mother and start a new life with the Shindos. [Written for TadaRekiWeek2021 | Day 1: Family]

Reki felt numb. It had already been a week, but he still couldn't believe that this was real. Koyomi clung to him, sobbing, while Nanaka and Chihiro wailed in the arms of two women he'd only just met. They handled the twins awkwardly, as if they'd never held children before, and their efforts to soothe them were largely fruitless.

"Mom! Mom!" Koyomi cried desperately, her tears soaking into the front of Reki's new suit. The tie was also too tight, but he couldn't find the strength to reach up and loosen it as he stared at the memorial photo of his mother. She was smiling at them, oblivious to their misery, and looking far more at peace than she did in the casket, her body mangled almost beyond recognition.

A drunk driver. A freak accident. They'd been orphaned by nothing less than sheer bad luck, and Reki had no idea what was going to happen to them now.

And he glanced sideways at a somber, older man whose head was bowed as they faced the altar. Shindo Ainosuke. He hadn't known anything about the man until he came into their lives, swooping in like some sort of hero to adopt the unfortunate children who were just as equally victims of the drunk driver. After they'd met a few days ago, though, Reiki had looked their savior up online, discovering that he was a member of the National Diet, elected to represent Okinawa. Even though Shindo was young, his political career seemed promising, having been active in writing and pushing through several bills on environmental issues. He was popular and handsome, and he seemed to be generally taken seriously even with a mostly female fan club that quickly caused tickets for any of his fundraising events to be sold out quickly.

Though Reki could understand why. He'd watched a couple interviews that had been uploaded online, and his new father--who wasn't even a decade older than him--seemed to be naturally charming as he demonstrated a breadth of knowledge and a sense of humor while explaining policies in a way that even he could understand. And more than that, Shindo's words could stir up his indignation or appease it. He was incredibly persuasive, but in a way that at least appeared to be entirely genuine.

What he couldn't understand, though, was why the man had decided to adopt all of them.

Shindo had been strangely tight-lipped on the matter, asking for the public to respect their privacy and grief, which was considerate of him, but the web was on fire with rumors. Of course, some of them were patently ridiculous, such as the one that had said the man had been having an affair with Reki’s mother, and others that claimed the twins were actually his children, even though they looked nothing alike and were clearly Reki and Koyomi’s siblings. But then there were others, the ones that said he was doing it for political clout, so that he could trot out the orphans and profit off their tragedy. Those ones seemed much more likely, even though the man had invested plenty of resources in keeping the media away: putting them up in a hotel when the paparazzi began to stake out their house, renting a private car service to drive them around, and and generally catering to their every need. In the appearances on TV that Reki had seen, Shindo always declined to discuss the siblings, deflecting the conversation to other topics and appearing appropriately somber.

But that wasn’t to say that he wasn’t deriving some sort of benefit from it. Even though Shindo didn’t discuss it, other programs did, some praising his generosity and humanitarian ideals while others took a more critical view of his decision to do so. So Reki didn’t know what to think. But he was sure that he’d figure it out eventually, since he was going to be living with the man.

When the funeral finally ended, Reki let Shindo lead them out to the car, a comforting hand laying on his shoulder. Koyomi’s cries had subsided to soft sobbing as she clung to her brother, and the man’s other hand rested on her head. He let them climb into the backseat first, with Koyomi half-falling over Reki, before taking a seat as well and accepting Nanaka and Chihiro from the women holding them. The twins had fallen asleep, exhausted from their wailing, and they stirred a little during the transfer, but the man gently rocked them until they were still again.

“Get the curtains, will you, Reki-kun?” he asked, his voice soft so as not to disturb any of the girls, and Reki nodded dully, reaching up to tug the curtain over his window while Shindo did the same on his side. And then Shindo leaned forward to speak to the driver.

“Bring us home, Tadashi.”

The other man nodded, and the car purred to life, pulling out of the temple and easing past the crowd of reporters outside until they reached the clear road. But Reki wasn’t looking at the passing scenery, just staring down at Koyomi sniffling in his lap as he patted her head mechanically. Home. It wouldn’t be the house that he’d grown up in for seventeen years, or the hotel that he’d lived in for the last few days. It would be somewhere new, somewhere he didn’t know, and he wasn’t sure how he was going to handle it.

Father. Dad. Papa. He glanced at the man sitting next to him with the twins settled on his lap. What did he call him? And as if he felt Reki’s glance, Shindo looked over at him, raising his eyebrows slightly.

“Can I do something for you?”

"Uh. No, it's fine," Reki mumbled, looking away again. He was sure that Shindo was still staring at him, but he didn't look back, staring at the dark curtain until the sound of the engine shutting off announced their arrival. But Shindo didn't move to open the door: instead, the driver--Tadashi--stepped out and opened it for his employer.

"Take one of the girls?" Shindo asked quietly, and Tadashi obeyed, bending over to gather Chihiro into his arms while Shindo got out with Nanaka. Reki had to wake up Koyomi so she could stumble out of the car ahead of him, and the two of them stared up at the enormous mansion that towered above them. This was where they were going to live from now on?

Another car pulled up beside them, disgorging another chauffeur who opened the door for three women. Two of them had been the ones who hadn't known how to handle the twins, and the third looked similar enough that they all had to be related: sisters, perhaps? Originally, Reki had thought they were other members of Shindo's staff, maybe part of his political entourage or something. But seeing them here, emitting a sense of confidence that bordered on arrogance, made his heart sink. There was something about them that he just didn't like, though he couldn't put his finger on it.

"Ainosuke. We've discussed this issue together, and we are in accord. You will keep the children in the servants' wing," one of the women declared. "They are simply too ill-mannered to be allowed in the main house as we had originally planned. We've never seen such awful behavior before in our lives. If they can learn to act like civilized people, then we can revisit this issue."

Reki's eyebrows snapped together at the insult to his family, and he took a step forward, only to be stopped by Shindo shifting his weight slightly to get in his way, a move that the man seemed to disguise by adjusting the girl in his arms.

"My dear aunts"--they were his aunts?--"please consider their circumstances. They are all still children, and they have all just lost the only parental figure that they know. If they are to become part of our family, then they must of course reside in the main house. We've already prepared rooms for them."

"Don't talk back to us, Ainosuke," the woman retorted. "We were against this from the beginning, but you insisted. We have already compromised this much for you, so you can do this for us. I'm sure that Kikuchi can find somewhere to get them settled. Handle it."

Then she turned on her heel, heading toward the entrance, and Shindo sighed, glancing over his shoulder at Reki with an apologetic expression.

"It's fine. I'd rather not live with her," Reki interjected before the man could say anything. "Just tell us where we're supposed to go."

Shindo seemed to hesitate, but then he nodded, glancing at Tadashi, who also nodded before starting to walk around the side of the house. There was an entrance there, and Tadashi shifted the girl in his arms to pull out a set of keys to unlock it and push the door open. Shindo let Reki and Koyomi follow the man inside before taking up the rear, and they walked in silence until Tadashi turned off the hallway into a room.

It was sparsely decorated, with a bed in the corner, a dresser with a mirror, and a wardrobe. Another door was slightly ajar, leading to what Reki assumed was a bathroom, and Tadashi carefully lay the girl in his arms onto the bare bed.

"This will be your bedroom, Reki-san. Please excuse our lack of preparedness; I will see to it that it is properly furnished and decorated by the end of the day. If there is anything else that you require, please inform me, and I will endeavor to fulfill your request, so long as it is reasonable. For larger requests, I may need to discuss it with Ainosuke first to receive his approval. Koyomi-san, you and your sisters will share the next room, and the same offer is extended to you. We have already hired additional staff to help take care of Nanaka-san and Chihiro-san so that the burden does not fall upon the two of you. Do you have any questions?"

Tadashi's formality, in addition to Shindo's aunt's statements, made Reki shake his head, feeling intimidated and out of place. But he caught Tadashi's glance at Shindo before Tadashi nodded slightly.

"Then I will go take care of that now. Please excuse me."

The man left, and Shindo stepped forward to lay Nanaka down next to Chihiro before crouching down to look at the other two.

"I'm sorry. This probably isn't the best first impression," the man apologized, grimacing slightly. "But I do want you to know that I really do want to be here for you. I'm too young to be a father to the two of you, so if you would like to treat me as an older brother, I'd like that. If you have any problems, if you need any help... just let me know, okay? Don't be shy, please. I am fairly busy with my work, but I'll always try to make time for you if you need it; for the times that I really can't, you can talk to Tadashi. Do you understand?"

"Yeah," Reki mumbled, a sentiment echoed by Koyomi, and Shindo smiled, a little sadly, as he reached out to place a hand on each of their shoulders.

"I truly am sorry for what you went through. I wish that this wasn't necessary. And I'm sure that you've already realized this, but... it's probably best if you stay away from my aunts."

Reki and Koyomi both nodded, and Shindo squeezed their shoulders reassuringly before he straightened up.

"Then I'll give you some time to settle in. If you need anything and you can't find me or Tadashi, just ask any of the other servants and they'll let us know."

Reki watched Shindo leave, passing by Tadashi as he came in with his arms full of linens. He still felt out of it, but he helped the man make the bed before they moved on to the girls' room to prepare that one as well.

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Why does the Intelligent Fool think he is Smart by quoting what the manipulators wrote to enslave his/her mind? (Religion books)~Your KEYS have been booby trapped -- beware of the trap door"~Bilal Sankofa

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Sir John Hawkins had the dubious distinction of becoming the first slave-ship captain to bring Africans to the Americas. Hawkins was a religious gentleman who insisted that his crew “serve God daily” and “love another”. His ship, ironically called “the good ship Jesus,” left the shores of his native England for Africa in October 1562. He arrived at Sierra Leone, and in a short time he had three hundred blacks in his possession. Hawkins claimed to have acquired them “partly by sword and partly by other means.”

The Good Ship Jesus | The Beginning of the British Slave Trade

The Good Ship Jesus

What has come to be referred to as "The Good Ship Jesus" was in fact the "Jesus of Lubeck," a 700-ton ship purchased by King Henry VIII from the Hanseatic League, a merchant alliance between the cities of Hamburg and Lubeck in Germany. Twenty years after its purchase the ship, in disrepair, was leant to Sir John Hawkins by Queen Elizabeth.

Hawkins, a cousin of Sir Francis Drake, was granted permission from Queen Elizabeth for his first voyage in 1562. He was allowed to carry Africans to the Americas "with their own free consent" and he agreed to this condition. Hawkins had a reputation for being a religious man who required his crew to "serve God daily" and to love one another. Sir Francis Drake accompanied Hawkins on this voyage and subsequent others. Drake, was himself, devoutly religious. Services were held on board twice a day.

John Hawkins Coat of Arms

A bound slave adorns John Hawkins' coat of arms.

Off the coast of Africa, near Sierra Leone, Hawkins captured 300-500 slaves, mostly by plundering Portugese ships, but also through violence and subterfuge promising Africans free land and riches in the new world. He sold most of the slaves in what is now known as the Dominican Republic. He returned home with a profit and ships laden with ivory, hides, and sugar. Thus began the British slave trade.

On his return to England Queen Elizabeth, livid, assailed Hawkins charging that his endeavor, ", was detestable and would call down vengeance from heaven upon the undertakers." When Elizabeth became fully aware, however, of the profits to be made she joined in partnership with Hawkins and provided him with the "Jesus of Lubeck," a.k.a., "The Good Ship Jesus."

A later slaving expedition in 1567, consisting of five ships and the "Jesus of Lubeck," met with resistance from the Spaniards at St Juan d'Ulloa in Mexico. Since the slave trade was illegal Spanish colonists usually required a charade of force from British ships, after which they would buy slaves at a discount. This time, however, the Spanish attacked the British ships and the "Jesus of Lubeck," cumbersome and difficult to maneuver, was sunk and the crew slaughtered. Hawkins escaped with Drake on a smaller ship.

Hawkins, his piratic ambitions dashed, returned to England and remained there in the service of the Queen. He gained distinction for his pivotal role in defeating the Spanish Armada and was knighted in 1588.

Biblical Verses used by Slave Masters to Justify Slavery

Posted by The Reunion Black Family on May 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

Psalm 123:2 (New International Version (NIV)): As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy.

Ephesians 6:4-6: Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Ephesians 6:5:Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Ephesians 6:9:And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Colossians 3:22:Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Colossians 4:1:Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Titus 2:9:Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them,

1 Peter 2:18:Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

Slaveowners would read these verses to slaves as part of the worship services that they allowed (and controlled) as a means of encouraging the proper attitude among their slaves. Based upon these isolated verses, slaveowners claimed that the Bible supported slavery and taught slaves to be obedient to their masters.

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24 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Target

Do the trick it to state that these days, it’s practically unthinkable not to shop at Target. The organization’s site alone has more than 1 million guests—every day. What’s more, regardless of whether you incline toward block and-concrete to web based shopping, the organization’s about 2,000 stores offer adequate open door for you to do your shopping face to face.

Yet, while Target is a prevalent goal both basically and truly for clever customers, the vast majority don’t really know the certainties or figures behind this retail goliath. Thus, we’ve gathered together some astounding Target actualities that even the most committed clients likely don’t have the foggiest idea.

Target Corporation wasn’t the organization’s unique name.

Dayton Dry Goods Company

At the point when New York local George D. Dayton opened the business currently know as Target Corporation in 1902, he did as such under the name Goodfellow’s Dry Goods Company. In 1903, Dayton turned into the sole proprietor of the business and changed the name to Dayton Dry Goods Company—and it wasn’t until 2000, after a few more name changes, that the business formally progressed toward becoming Target Corporation.

The principal Target store opened during the 1960s.

In spite of the fact that Dayton framed his business in the mid 1900s, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the principal Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota. During its excellent opening on May 1, 1962, the new store was touted as “a store you can be pleased to shop in, a store you can believe in, [and] a store that is amusing to shop and energizing to visit.” By the finish of that equivalent year, three different Targets had officially opened.

The organization used to likewise claim retail establishments.

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What numerous individuals don’t know is that Target’s parent organization, Target Corporation, didn’t in every case only claim Target stores. Up until 2004, the organization likewise possessed various retail chains, (for example, the Marshall Field’s in Chicago), however it chose to surrender those for concentrating on making the Target brand thrive.

Target made its first $1 billion in deals in 1979.

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For the Target Corporation, 1979 was a momentous year. It was during this time the organization saw its first $1 billion in yearly deals from its 74 Target stores alone—and to commend, they put on a “Billion Dollar Sale” for all their faithful clients.

The organization got an honor from Ronald Reagan.

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Target isn’t one of those organizations that is just about profiting. Truth be told, the association has verifiably tried to offer back to the network that in 1983, it was even granted the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities Medal of Honor—by President Ronald Reagan—for its empowering endeavors in expressions of the human experience and social welfare.

They once opened 11 stores in a single day—all in a similar city.

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In 1993, Target ventured into the city of Chicago. In any case, when they made their turn into the Windy City, they chose to do as such with a blast—by opening one, however eleven stores all around the same time.

The organization has its very own test kitchen for R&D.

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Have you at any point thought about how Target thinks of the plans for its in-house brand items? A lot of that innovative work happens in the organization’s test kitchen, where sustenance researchers detail and test out potential new things. What’s more, evidently, the organization’s kitchen even has a Cake Week multiple times each year, where in excess of 100 plans are assessed. Yum!

It’s a prevalent goal for school year kickoff shopping.

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Scarcely any organizations can outrank Amazon nowadays in essentially any class. Be that as it may, one 2017 study found that Target was in reality more prominent than Amazon as a class kickoff shopping goal, with 64 percent of respondents saying that they intended to hit up Target for their school supplies contrasted with only 50 percent who wanted to shop at Amazon.

It has its very own Mastercard.

On the off chance that you’re a long standing customer at your neighborhood Target store, at that point you should need to consider putting resources into a Target REDcard. The organization’s card—which comes as a plastic or a charge card—accompanies extraordinary advantages like free delivering, 5 percent off all things considered, and an all-inclusive return window for all things.

Their low costs are deliberate.

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It may some of the time feel like you’re getting bargains at Target that are unrealistic, yet don’t stress: that is actually what the organization needs. At the point when the primary Target was established during the 1960s, it was made, as per the organization’s site, as “another sort of mass-showcase markdown store that takes into account esteem situated customers looking for a higher-quality encounter.”

The organization’s author initially needed to turn into a priest.

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George Dayton didn’t generally imagine himself as the organizer of an organization worth billions. Or maybe, the business person initially moved to Minnesota from New York with the expectation of turning into a priest, yet his arrangements changed when he happened upon business prospects that were too great to even think about passing up.

Target attempted (and fizzled) to venture into Canada.

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In March 2013, Target opened its first store in Canada and immediately extended to 133 Canadian areas by January 2015. In any case, a blend of forceful challenge and constrained determination kept Target Canada from succeeding—and in April 2015, the organization’s Canadian branch shut down for good, refering to misfortunes of $2.1 billion.

Individuals have been calling it “Tarjay” for a considerable length of time.

Individuals love to tongue in cheek articulate Target as if the store were an extravagant French boutique, yet what they can be sure of is that this convention goes back decades. As Douglas Dayton, the main leader of the Target Corporation, has noted previously, individuals have been making that joke since the chain’s creation in 1962.

The organization helped fix the Washington Monument.

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In the late 1990s, the Washington Monument experienced some long-late fixes that cost upwards of $5 million. And keeping in mind that you may imagine that these rebuilding efforts would have been settled for by means of regulatory expenses, they were really canvassed in full by Target, both through gathering pledges endeavors and direct commitments.

The chain quit selling cigarettes during the 1990s.

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These days, it’s for all intents and purposes increasingly hard to discover a chainstore offering tobacco items than it is to discover one that puts the strength of their clients over benefit. In any case, harking back to the 1990s when the battle against tobacco wasn’t as solid, Target wound up one of the principal enormous retailers to quit selling cigarettes (clearly on the grounds that, for them, it was too expensive to even consider keeping them out of the hands of minors).

One of the originator’s relatives is the legislative leader of Minnesota.

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The impact of the Target realm grows well past business. Despite the fact that a significant part of the establishing family went into the privately-run company, one of George Dayton’s incredible grandsons—Mark Dayton—decided on a somewhat unique way, and he is at present the legislative head of Minnesota and a previous congressperson from the state.

The middle age of a Target client is 40 years of age.

Target draws in clients everything being equal and socioeconomics, however the organization has discovered that their normal customer is around 40 years of age with a family unit salary of roughly $64,000 every year.

They’re a conspicuous power in the design retail showcase.

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Target’s cute and reasonable attire items make them a power to figure with in the design business. Truly: According to one study of in excess of 10,000 individuals directed by Market Force Information, the organization tied with TJ Maxx for individuals’ preferred esteem retailer, and barely beat contenders like Marshall’s and Nordstrom Rack.

They’re the eighth-biggest retailer in America.

Mastercard

In 2016, Target’s yearly offers of $69.495 billion made them the eighth biggest retainer in the United States, soon after Amazon.

The name Target identifies with the organization’s low costs.

Target logo

Ever wonder what the name Target is about? As indicated by the organization, it was picked on the grounds that “as a’s marksman will likely hit the middle bulls-eye, the new store would do much the equivalent as far as retail merchandise, administrations, promise to the network, value, esteem, and in general understanding.”

Vermont was the last state to get a Target store.

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As of not long ago, Vermont was the main state in America without a darling Target. In any case, that all changed in late 2017, when the organization reported that they would at last be opening one of their stores in South Burlington in 2018.

Bullseye was presented as a mascot in the late ’90s.

A great many people today partner Target with Bullseye, the lovable bull terrier with the Target logo revolving around his eye, however she really wasn’t acquainted with the organization until 1999. It was around then that the organization publicized their first business with the popular pooch—and after she demonstrated to be a triumph among clients, she turned into a staple in future plugs and promotions alike.

Target’s shopping baskets are eco-accommodating.

target bullseye shopping baskets

In addition to the fact that target are red shopping baskets on brand, however they are additionally useful for nature. That is on the grounds that as per the organization, these trucks are made of recyclable material. (What’s more, reward, they weigh as much as 20 pounds not exactly the run of the mill metal ones!)

Target’s drug stores are claimed and worked by CVS.

CVS Pharmacy is one of americas most appreciated organizations

Despite the fact that the two organizations are rivals from multiple points of view, Target and CVS made a $1.6 billion arrangement in 201

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23 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Target

Do the trick it to state that these days, it's practically outlandish not to shop at Target. The organization's site alone has more than 1 million guests—every day. What's more, regardless of whether you lean toward block and-cement to web based shopping, the organization's almost 2,000 stores offer abundant open door for you to do your shopping face to face.

In any case, while Target is a mainstream goal both for all intents and purposes and truly for insightful customers, a great many people don't really know the certainties or figures behind this retail goliath. Thus, we've gathered together some amazing Target certainties that even the most given clients likely don't have the foggiest idea.

1Target Corporation wasn't the organization's unique name.

Dayton Dry Goods Company

At the point when New York local George D. Dayton opened the business currently know as Target Corporation in 1902, he did as such under the name Goodfellow's Dry Goods Company. In 1903, Dayton turned into the sole proprietor of the business and changed the name to Dayton Dry Goods Company—and it wasn't until 2000, after a few more name changes, that the business formally progressed toward becoming Target Corporation.

2The first Target store opened during the 1960s.

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Despite the fact that Dayton framed his business in the mid 1900s, it wasn't until the 1960s that the primary Target store opened in Roseville, Minnesota. During its amazing opening on May 1, 1962, the new store was touted as "a store you can be pleased to shop in, a store you can believe in, [and] a store that is enjoyable to shop and energizing to visit." By the finish of that equivalent year, three different Targets had officially opened.

3The organization used to likewise possess retail chains.

marshall field's store target

What numerous individuals don't know is that Target's parent organization, Target Corporation, didn't in every case only possess Target stores. Up until 2004, the organization likewise claimed various retail chains, (for example, the Marshall Field's in Chicago), yet it chose to surrender those for concentrating on making the Target brand prosper.

4Target made its first $1 billion in deals in 1979.

Most exceedingly terrible Things to Say to a Cashier

For the Target Corporation, 1979 was an amazing year. It was during this time the organization saw its first $1 billion in yearly deals from its 74 Target stores alone—and to praise, they put on a "Billion Dollar Sale" for all their reliable clients.

5The organization got an honor from Ronald Reagan.

ronald reagan achievement cites, offending government officials

Target isn't one of those organizations that is just about profiting. Truth be told, the association has truly endeavored to offer back to the network that in 1983, it was even granted the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities Medal of Honor—by President Ronald Reagan—for its empowering endeavors in expressions of the human experience and social welfare.

6They once opened 11 stores in a single day—all in a similar city.

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In 1993, Target ventured into the city of Chicago. Be that as it may, when they made their turn into the Windy City, they chose to do as such with a blast—by opening one, however eleven stores all around the same time.

7The organization has its own test kitchen for R&D.

lady with a clipboard taking notes in a kitchen

Have you at any point thought about how Target thinks of the plans for its in-house brand items? A lot of that innovative work happens in the organization's test kitchen, where nourishment researchers plan and test out potential new things. Furthermore, evidently, the organization's kitchen even has a Cake Week multiple times each year, where in excess of 100 plans are assessed. Yum!

8It's a well known goal for school year kickoff shopping.

finishes of pencils

Barely any organizations can outrank Amazon nowadays in basically any classification. In any case, one 2017 overview found that Target was in reality more well known than Amazon as a class kickoff shopping goal, with 64 percent of respondents saying that they intended to hit up Target for their school supplies contrasted with only 50 percent who wanted to shop at Amazon.

9It has its very own charge card.

Target Visa REDcard

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On the off chance that you're a long standing customer at your nearby Target store, at that point you should need to consider putting resources into a Target REDcard. The organization's card—which comes as a plastic or a Visa—accompanies exceptional advantages like free dispatching, 5 percent off all things considered, and an all-inclusive return window for all things.

10Their low costs are purposeful.

target deal area

It may now and then feel like you're getting bargains at Target that are unrealistic, however don't stress: that is actually what the organization needs. At the point when the primary Target was established during the 1960s, it was made, as indicated by the organization's site, as "another sort of mass-showcase markdown store that takes into account esteem situated customers looking for a higher-quality encounter."

11The organization's organizer initially needed to turn into a priest.

religious writings significant things in your storage room

George Dayton didn't generally imagine himself as the organizer of an organization worth billions. Or maybe, the business visionary initially moved to Minnesota from New York with the expectation of turning into a priest, however his arrangements changed when he happened upon business prospects that were too great to even think about passing up.

12Target attempted (and fizzled) to venture into Canada.

Canada has been standing out in Movemember

In March 2013, Target opened its first store in Canada and immediately extended to 133 Canadian areas by January 2015. Be that as it may, a mix of forceful challenge and restricted choice kept Target Canada from succeeding—and in April 2015, the organization's Canadian branch shut down for good, refering to misfortunes of $2.1 billion.

13People have been calling it "Tarjay" for a considerable length of time.

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Individuals love to tongue in cheek articulate Target just as the store were an extravagant French boutique, however what they cannot deny is that this custom goes back decades. As Douglas Dayton, the principal leader of the Target Corporation, has noted previously, individuals have been making that joke since the chain's creation in 1962.

14The organization helped fix the Washington Monument.

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In the late 1990s, the Washington Monument experienced some long-late fixes that cost upwards of $5 million. And keeping in mind that you may feel that these reclamations would have been made good on for by means of regulatory obligations, they were really shrouded in full by Target, both through raising money endeavors and direct commitments.

15The chain quit selling cigarettes during the 1990s.

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These days, it's for all intents and purposes progressively hard to discover a chainstore offering tobacco items than it is to discover one that puts the soundness of their clients over benefit. Be that as it may, thinking back to the 1990s when the battle against tobacco wasn't as solid, Target ended up one of the principal huge retailers to quit selling cigarettes (obviously on the grounds that, for them, it was too expensive to even think about keeping them out of the hands of minors).

16One of the organizer's relatives is the legislative head of Minnesota.

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The impact of the Target domain grows well past business. Despite the fact that a significant part of the establishing family went into the privately-owned company, one of George Dayton's extraordinary grandsons—Mark Dayton—decided on a somewhat unique way, and he is as of now the legislative leader of Minnesota and a previous congressperson from the state.

17The middle age of a Target client is 40 years of age.

Target draws in clients everything being equal and socioeconomics, however the organization has discovered that their normal shopper is around 40 years of age with a family unit salary of roughly $64,000 yearly.

18They're a conspicuous power in the design retail showcase.

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Target's lovable and moderate attire items make them a power to figure with in the design business. Truly: According to one review of in excess of 10,000 individuals led by Market Force Information, the organization tied with TJ Maxx for individuals' preferred esteem retailer, and barely beat contenders like Marshall's and Nordstrom Rack.

19They're the eighth-biggest retailer in America.

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In 2016, Target's yearly offers of $69.495 billion made them the eighth biggest retainer in the United States, soon after Amazon.

20The name Target identifies with the organization's low costs.

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Ever wonder what the name Target is about? As indicated by the organization, it was picked in light of the fact that "as a's marksman will likely hit the inside bulls-eye, the new store would do much the equivalent as far as retail merchandise, administrations, promise to the network, value, esteem, and generally experience."

21Vermont was the last state to get a Target store.

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Up to this point, Vermont was the main state in America without a darling Target. Nonetheless, that all changed in late 2017, when the organization reported that they would at long last be opening one of their stores in South Burlington in 2018.

22Bullseye was presented as a mascot in the late '90s.

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The vast majority today partner Target with Bullseye, the charming bull terrier with the Target logo revolving around his eye, yet she really wasn't acquainted with the organization until 1999. It was around then that the organization broadcast their first business with the well known pooch—and after she demonstrated to be a triumph among clients, she turned into a staple in future ads and promotions alike.

23Target's shopping baskets are eco-accommodating.

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In addition to the fact that target are red shopping baskets on brand, however they are likewise useful for nature. That is on the grounds that as indicated by the organization, these trucks are made of recyclable material. (Also, reward, they weigh as much as 20 pounds not exactly the commonplace metal ones!)

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23 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Target

1Target Corporation wasn't the organization's unique name.

Dayton Dry Goods Company

2The first Target store opened during the 1960s.

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3The organization used to likewise possess retail chains.

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4Target made its first $1 billion in deals in 1979.

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5The organization got an honor from Ronald Reagan.

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6They once opened 11 stores in a single day—all in a similar city.

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7The organization has its own test kitchen for R&D.

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8It's a well known goal for school year kickoff shopping.

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9It has its very own charge card.

Target Visa REDcard

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10Their low costs are purposeful.

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11The organization's organizer initially needed to turn into a priest.

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12Target attempted (and fizzled) to venture into Canada.

Canada has been standing out in Movemember

13People have been calling it "Tarjay" for a considerable length of time.

target shopping basket

Picture by means of Flickr/JJBers

14The organization helped fix the Washington Monument.

washington landmark DC

15The chain quit selling cigarettes during the 1990s.

stopping smoking disposes of wrinkles

16One of the organizer's relatives is the legislative head of Minnesota.

rochester minnesota muggy spots

17The middle age of a Target client is 40 years of age.

18They're a conspicuous power in the design retail showcase.

shirts

19They're the eighth-biggest retailer in America.

Mastercard

In 2016, Target's yearly offers of $69.495 billion made them the eighth biggest retainer in the United States, soon after Amazon.

20The name Target identifies with the organization's low costs.

Target logo

21Vermont was the last state to get a Target store.

vermont church

22Bullseye was presented as a mascot in the late '90s.

Target bullseye hound promotion

Picture through Target

23Target's shopping baskets are eco-accommodating.

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION XIBMS EXAM ANSWER SHEETS PROVIDED WHATSAPP 992476...

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies

MARKS: 80

SUB: Business Communication

N. B. : 1) Attempt any Four Case studies

2) All case studies carry equal marks.

No: 1

A REPLY SENT TO AN ERRING CUSTOMER

Dear Sir,

Your letter of the 23rd, with a cheque for Rs. 25,000/- on account, is to hand.

We note what you say as to the difficulty you experience in collecting your outstanding accounts, but we are compelled to remark that we do not think you are treating us with the consideration we have a right to expect.

It is true that small remittances have been forwarded from time to time, but the debit balance against you has been steadily increasing during the past twelve months until it now stands at the considerable total of Rs. 85,000/-

Having regard to the many years during which you have been a customer of this house and the, generally speaking, satisfactory character of your account, we are reluctant to resort to harsh measures.

We must, however, insist that the existing balance should be cleared off by regular installments of say Rs. 10,000/- per month, the first installment to reach us by the 7th. In the meantime you shall pay cash for all further goods; we are allowing you an extra 3% discount in lieu of credit.

We shall be glad to hear from you about this arrangement, as otherwise we shall have no alternative but definitely to close your account and place the matter in other hands.

Yours truly,

Questions:

1. Comment on the appropriateness of the sender’s tone to a customer.

2. Point out the old – fashioned phrases and expressions.

3. Rewrite the reply according to the principles of effective writing in business.

NO. 2

WAVE

(ATV : Advertising Radio FM Brand)

A young, gorgeous woman is standing in front of her apartment window dancing to the 1970s tune, “All Right Now” by the one – hit band free. Across the street a young man looks out of his apartment window and notices her. He moves closer to the window, taking interest. She cranks up the volume and continues dancing, looking out the window at the fellow, who smiles hopefully and waves meekly. He holds up a bottle of wine and waves it, apparently inviting her over for a drink. The lady waves back. He kisses the bottle and excitedly says, “Yesss.” Then, he gazes around his apartment and realizes that it is a mess. “No !” he exclaims in a worried tone of voice. Frantically, he does his best to quickly clean up the place, stuffing papers under the sofa and putting old food back in the refrigerator, He slips on a black shirt, slicks back his hair, sniffs his armpit, and lets out an excited , “Yeahhh!” in eager anticipation of entertaining the young lady. He goes back to the window and sees the woman still dancing away. He points to his watch, as if to say “ Come on. It is getting late.” As she just continues dancing, he looks confused. Then a look of sudden insight appears on his face, “Five,” he says to himself. He turns on his radio, and it too is playing “All Right Now.” The man goes to his window and starts dancing as he watches his lady friend continue stepping. “Five, yeah,” he says as he makes the “okay” sign with his thumb and forefinger. He waves again. Everyone in the apartment building is dancing by their window to “All Right Now.” A super appears on the screen: “Are you on the right wavelength ?”

Questions :

1. What is non – verbal communication ? Why do you suppose that this commercial relies primarily on non-verbal communication between a young man and a gorgeous woman ? What types of non – verbal communication are being used in this case ?

2. Would any of the non-verbal communications in this spot (ad) not work well in another culture ?

3. What role does music play in this spot ? Who is the target market ?

4. Is the music at all distracting from the message ?

5. How else are radio stations advertised on TV ?

NO. 3

ARVIND PANDEY CAUGHT IN BUSINESS WEB

Arvind Pandey is a project manager at Al Saba Construction Company in Muscat. It s a flourishing company with several construction projects in Muscat and abroad. It is known for completing projects on time and with high quantity construction. The company’s Chairman is a rich and a highly educated Omani. A German engineer is Arvind’s Vice – President for urban and foreign construction projects.

Three months ago, Al Saba had submitted a tender for a major construction project in Kuwait. Its quotation was for $ 25 million. In Kuwait the project was sponsored and announced by a US – based construction company called Fuma. According to Al Saba, their bid of $ 25 million was modest but had included a high margin of profit.

On 25 April, Arvind was asked to go to Kuwait to find out from the Fuma project manager the status of their construction proposal. Arvind was delighted to know that Fuma had decided to give his company. (Al Saba) the construction project work. The project meant a lot of effort and money in planning the proposed construction in Kuwait.

But before Arvind could tank the Fuma project manager, he was told that their bird should be raised to $ 28 million. Arvind was surprised. He tried to convince the Fuma project manager that his (Arvind company had the bast reputation for doing construction work in a cost effective way . However, he could always raise the bid by $ 3 million. But he wanted to know why he was required to do so.

The Fuma manager’s reply was, “That’s the way we do our business in this part of the world, $ 1 million will go to our Managing Director in the US, I shall get $ 1 million, you, Mr. Pandey, will get $ 1 million in a specified account in Swiss Bank.

Arvind asked, “ But why me ?”

“ So that you never talk about it to any one.” The Fuma Project Manager said.

Arvind promised never to leak it out to any one else. And he tried to bargain to raise the bid by $ 2 million. For. Arvind was familiar with the practice of “ pay – offs” involved in any such thing. He thought it was against his loyalty to his company and his personal ethics.

Arvind promised the Fuma project manager that the bid would be raised to $ 28 million and fresh papers would be put in. He did not want to lose the job.

He came back to Muscat and kept trying to figure out how he should place the whole thing before his German Vice President. He obviously was at a loss.

Questions :

1. Analyse the reasons for Arvind Pandey’s dilemma.

2. Does Arvind Pandey really face a dilemma ?

3. In your view what should Arvind Pandey do ? Should he disclose it to his German Vice President ?

NO. 4.

COMPANY ACCEPTING A CONTRACT

A computer company was negotiating a very large order with a large size corporation. They had a very good track record with this client.

In this corporation, five different departments had pooled their requirements and budgets. A committee was formed which had representation from all the departments. The corporation wanted the equipment on a long lease and not outright purchase. Further, they wanted all the hardware and software form one supplier. This meant that there should be bought – out items from many suppliers since no one supplier could meet all the requirements of supply from its range of products.

The corporation provided an exhaustive list of very difficult terms and conditions and pressurized the vendors to accept. The computer company who was finally awarded the contract had agreed to overall terms that were fine as far as their own products were concerned but had also accepted the same terms for the brought – out items. In this case, the bought – out items were to be imported through a letter of credit. The percentage of the bought – out items versus their own manufacture was also very high. One of the terms accepted was that the “system” would be accepted over a period of 10 days after all the hardware had been linked up and software loaded.

The computer company started facing trouble immediately on supply. There were over 100 computers over a distance connected with one another with software on it. For the acceptance tests, it had been agreed that the computer company would demonstrate as a pre-requisite the features they had claimed during technical discussions.

Now, as you are aware, if a Hero Honda motorcycle claims 80 km to a litre of petrol, it is under ideal test conditions and if a motorcycle from the showroom were to be tried for this test before being accepted, it would never pass the test. In corporation’s case, due to internal politics, the corporation persons from one department – who insisted on going exactly by the contract – did not sign acceptance since the “ system” could not meet the ideal test conditions.

Further, in a classic case of, “ for want of a horse – shoe, payment for the horse was held up”, the computer company tried to get the system accepted and payment released. The system was so large that at any point of time over a period of 10 days something small or the other always gave problems. But the corporation took the stand that as far as they were concerned the contract clearly were concerned the contract clearly mentioned that the “system” had to be tested as a whole and not module by module.

Questions :

1. Comment on the terms and conditions placed by the corporation.

2. What factors influenced the computer company’s decision to accept the contract ?

3. Was it a win – win agreement ? Discuss ?

NO. 5

EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW OF R P SINHA

Mr. R P Sinha is a MBA. He is being interviewed for the position of Management Trainee at a reputed company. The selection committee’s is chaired by a lady Vice – President. Mr. Sinha’s interview was as follows :

Committee : Good morning !

Mr. Sinha : Good morning to Sirs and Madam !

Chairperson : Please, sit down.

Mr. Sinha : Thank you (sits down at the edge of the chair, keeps his portfolio on the table)

Q. Chairperson : You are Mr. R. P. Sinha

A Sinha : Yes, Madam. This is how I am called.

Q. Chairperson : You have passed MBA with 1st Division.

A. Sinha : Yes, Madam.

Q. Chairperson : Why do you want to work in our organization ?

A Sinha : It is just like that. Also, because it has good reputation.

Q. Member A : This job is considered to be quite stressful. Do you think you can manage the stress involved.

A. Sinha : I think there is too much talk about stress these days. Sir, would you tell clearly what you mean by stress ? I am very strong for any stress.

Q. Member B : What are your strengths ?

A. Sinha : Sir, who am I talk boastfully about my strengths. You should tell me my strengths.

Q. Member C : What are your weaknesses ?

A. Sinha : I become angry very fast.

Q. Member A : Do you want to ask us any questions ?

A Sinha : Yes Sir ! What are the future chances for one who starts as a management trainee ?

The member tells M. Sinha the typical career path for those starting as Management Trainee. The Chairperson thanks Mr. Sinha. Mr. Sinha promptly says in reply, “you are welcome,” and comes out.

Questions :

1. Do you find Mr. Sinha’s responses to various questions effective ? Give reasons for your view on each answer given by Mr. Sinha.

2. Rewrite the responses that you consider most effective to the above questions in a job interview.

3. Mr. Sinha has observed the norm of respectful behaviour and polite conversation. But, do you think there is something gone wrong in his case ? Account for your general impression of Mr. Sinha’s performance at the interview.

NO. 6

Comment on the form and structure of the Report.

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February 24, 2021

Barry Zalma

Dr. Warned for Attempt to Practice Law Based on a Medical Lien

Every mother wants her son to be a doctor or lawyer. Some doctors wished they became lawyers and some lawyers wished they had become doctors. Some even become both. The Plaintiff, Dr. Battersby, did not become both but tried to use contracts with his patients to practice law.

In Dr. Gregg N. Battersby v. Pamela Reid, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and John Wiles, Of which State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and John Wiles, Appellate Case No. 2018-000943, Unpublished Opinion No. 2021-UP-044, State Of South Carolina In The Court of Appeals (February 10, 2021) dealt with his attempt that failed in the trial court.

FACTS

Pamela Reid was injured when her car was struck by one driven by William Calcutt, an insured of State Farm. Reid sought chiropractic treatment for her injuries from Dr. Gregg N. Battersby. Reid signed an array of documents Dr. Battersby presented, including: (1) an “Assignment of Proceeds, Contractual Lien, and Authorization,” which purported to grant Dr. Battersby a lien on the settlement of Reid’s personal injury claim, authorized insurance companies to pay him directly for his treatment, and—if an insurance company refused to pay him—assigned Reid’s right to sue the insurance company to him.

Dr. Battersby completed Reid’s treatment on August 14, 2017. His total bill was $5,010. The next day Dr. Battersby telephoned John Wiles, a claims specialist for State Farm, and recorded the conversation where Wiles stated State Farm would pay him directly if Reid asked them. However, Reid asked State Farm to pay the settlement funds directly to her, which it did. Reid did not pay Dr. Battersby.

Dr. Battersby sued as a pro se plaintiff against State Farm alleging (1) breach of contract against State Farm and Reid, (2) fraud against State Farm and Reid, and (3) negligence and negligent misrepresentation against State Farm. State Farm’s answer asserted various defenses, including the statute of frauds, lack of consideration, and lack of privity of contract. State Farm moved for summary judgment.

The trial court granted State Farm summary judgment, ruling Dr. Battersby’s contracts with Reid did not grant him any right to seek payment directly from State Farm, and any oral agreement he allegedly had with State Farm was unenforceable due to the Statute of Frauds, § 32-3-10(2) of the South Carolina Code (2007).

ANALYSIS

Dr. Battersby contends he had an oral contract with State Farm because Wiles stated State Farm would pay him directly for his treatment of Reid. According to Dr. Battersby, State Farm breached this oral contract when it paid the full settlement proceeds directly to Reid. Viewing the call transcript and other evidence in the light most favorable to Dr. Battersby, there is no genuine issue of material fact. There is no evidence State Farm agreed to pay Dr. Battersby directly without obtaining further consent from Reid. Dr. Battersby had no written contract with State Farm.

Reid assigned Dr. Battersby “all my rights, remedies, and benefits,” but she had no contractual relationship with or any right to sue State Farm. She only had a claim against State Farm’s insured and could not give Dr. Battersby any rights greater than her own.

Summary judgment to State Farm was also proper because the alleged oral contract lacked consideration. There was no right, interest, profit, or benefit that accrued to State Farm from the phone conversation to directly pay Dr. Battersby for Reid’s medical bills.

South Carolina Statute of Frauds, S.C. Code § 32-3-10(2)

State Farm alternatively asserted the alleged oral contract is unenforceable because it was not in writing. State Farm argued the alleged oral contract contemplated by Dr. Battersby fell within the statute of frauds because it concerned payment of Reid’s bills — which is a promise to answer for the debt of another.

The alleged oral contract was also unenforceable because it was not in writing and because the doctor failed to satisfy every essential element that is in a writing signed by the party to be compelled. Dr. Battersby theorizes he detrimentally relied on what he perceives was State Farm’s misrepresentation that it would pay him directly. When Reid settled her claim and State Farm paid the full settlement proceeds to her, Dr. Battersby argues State Farm deprived him of his right to “take over the claim and settle it as he saw fit.” State Farm contended that Dr. Battersby could not settle Reid’s claim because to do so would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

The trial court cautioned Dr. Battersby that settlement of a third party’s personal injury claim may be the unauthorized practice of law and that this, his second failed attempt to do so was wrongful. Since Dr. Battersby had attempted, without a sound legal basis and without avail, to sue an insurer attempting to recoup treatment fees incurred by a patient.

The decision warned: “There may be no education in the second kick of a mule, but this opinion shall serve as fair notice to Dr. Battersby that further such unsupported attempts may result in appropriate sanctions.”

ZALMA OPINION

When Dr. Batterby was kicked in the head by the state court once he should have learned the lesson that he could not practice law by making patients sign useless assignments of rights against insurers that do not insure the patient. Trying a second time was an insult to the court, an attempt to practice law without a license and a criminal act. The warning should not have been to assess sanctions if he tried a third time, the warning should have been a referral to the local district attorney. The record did not reveal how many insurers and patients fell for his wrongful conduct and useless assignments.

Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE, now limits his practice to service as an insurance consultant specializing in insurance coverage, insurance claims handling, insurance bad faith and insurance fraud almost equally for insurers and policyholders. He also serves as an arbitrator or mediator for insurance related disputes. He practiced law in California for more than 44 years as an insurance coverage and claims handling lawyer and more than 52 years in the insurance business. He is available at http://www.zalma.com and [email protected].

Mr. Zalma is the first recipient of the first annual Claims Magazine/ACE Legend Award.

Over the last 53 years Barry Zalma has dedicated his life to insurance, insurance claims and the need to defeat insurance fraud. He has created the following library of books and other materials to make it possible for insurers and their claims staff to become insurance claims professionals.

Go to the podcast Zalma On Insurance at https://anchor.fm/barry-zalma; Follow Mr. Zalma on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bzalma; Go to Barry Zalma videos at Rumble.com at https://rumble.com/c/c-262921; Go to Barry Zalma on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCysiZklEtxZsSF9DfC0Expg; Go to the Insurance Claims Library – https://zalma.com/blog/insurance-claims-library/ Read posts from Barry Zalma at https://parler.com/profile/Zalma/posts; and Read last two issues of ZIFL here.

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