Richard Scrushy on Bad Lawyers, Beating False Charges & Building Healthcare Businesses

Episode notes

In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy opens up about legal battles, dishonest lawyers, and conflicts of interest that nearly destroyed his life and career - and how he is fighting back. He explains what really happened in his federal case, being found not guilty on 36 counts, and why entrepreneurs must protect themselves in today's litigious business environment. Richard also digs into the business lessons behind the headlines: How conflict of interest in law firms can devastate a client Why you must run conflict checks and ask tough questions of your attorneys and advisors How media narratives get built - and why the truth doesn't always "catch up" online What Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC rules, and stock exchange regulations really mean for founders and CEOs Then the conversation turns to entrepreneurship in healthcare and leadership: Is healthcare still a good industry for entrepreneurs?

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