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Overdue

Ep 548 - The Firm, by John Grisham

Aug 29, 2022
01:09:05

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  • The Firm by John Grisham explores themes of surveillance, manipulation, and corruption within the legal profession.
  • The law firm in the novel uses extensive surveillance and control tactics to manipulate its lawyers and ensure loyalty.

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Mitchell McDeere accepts a job at the law firm

Mitchell McDeere, a smart but financially struggling lawyer, accepts a job at the small law firm Bendini Lambert and Locke. The firm offers him a generous salary, assistance in buying a house, and even a new car. However, as he delves into the workings of the firm, he realizes that there is something sinister going on.

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