ROBERT C. JOSEFSBERG

ROBERT C. JOSEFSBERG From: ROBERT C. JOSEFSBIERG Sent: T 92:16 PM ' To: Subject: Re: Epstein Roy - I need to go on record regarding Mr Epsteins message that without any settlements there will be a "push back" on any future payments. First, Mr Epstein has no authority to "push back" on payments. Secondlye although I am vey interested in settling some cases, I will not let Mr Epstein coerce me into settling for some clients so that I can get paid for representing others. It would be unethical for me to settle any cases in order to avoid Mr Epstins threatened "push back". If I do settle any cases, it will have nothing to do with Mr epstein waving the money carrot in front of me. Third, on friday, Jan 23rd,(or Sat the 24th) you advised that Mr Epstein would promptly pay all costa and all legal fees through and including 1/23. I told you that I questioned his authity to "stop" paying for time and costa incurred after 1/23. BUT - I appreciated the fact that he would promptl