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The Law
Sears Suit Stumbles
A classic case of bad lawyering—and a public relations fiasco
April
24
1979
Steven Brill
Sears Suit Stumbles
Steven Brill
April
24
1979
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The Law
Sears Suit Stumbles
A classic case of bad lawyering—and a public relations fiasco
April
24
1979
Steven Brill
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