theory_id,filing_id,theory,party,role,basis
23,3,Defense against barratry allegations — characterizing agreements as legitimate PR/marketing service contracts,Pohl,defense,"Pohl asserts his contracts with PR Consultants were for legitimate hourly-rate public relations and client liaison services with a percentage-of-fees cap, not barratry fee-sharing agreements. PR Consultants' own claims in Federal Court Lawsuit confirmed hourly-rate basis."
24,3,PR Consultants acted independently and in violation of their contracts,Pohl,defense,"PR Consultants were solely responsible for hiring, supervising, and controlling employees; any improper solicitation was done in violation of their contractual obligations to comply with all applicable rules. Their Mississippi attorneys reviewed and approved all contracts."
26,3,Unauthorized use of Pohl's name by third parties,Pohl,defense,"Julia Porter and Monica Chaney operated unauthorized website using Pohl's name; some client contacts may have been made by unauthorized individuals, not by or at direction of Pohl"