Comments on: Anybody Know Their Way Around Section 501(c)(3)?

By: William G

William G — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:06:55 +0000

I made a suggestion on my blog that Dave Kelly hire a cheap, dirty, ambulance chaser of a lawyer since they have a great history of playing dirty against the rich, and promise the guy whatever settlement may come about.

My goal would be to humiliate or embarrass the guy who stole from me. I wouldn’t care about any possible future money.

By: Natch

Natch — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:39:02 +0000

I’m only a law student, but I have a few ideas…

1. Contact the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
- They’re going to be the best equipped to deal with a situation such as this, being a non-profit designed to deal with matters such as these.

2. Dave can set up a PayPal account.

3. Decide whether this is worth a lawsuit.
- Lawsuits are very, very, very expensive. Not to mention, what could Dave get back from this? The cost of the painting… an injunction against Goldman plus some damages? In the end, the suit itself might be more expensive than any possible reward.

By: Christopher B. Wright

Christopher B. Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:53:17 +0000

It would really have to be something that Dave (or Dave’s lawyer) started, though, in order to ensure that donations go to the right people. Wouldn’t it? I’m not entirely sure how these things work, but I think third-party legal funds veer into sketchy territory, even when set up by well-meaning folk.

By: TLupien

TLupien — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:49:06 +0000

I can’t give you any legal advise, but has anyone contacted the CBLDF about this? This type of case seems to be right up their alley.