Tech Corporation got letters from the Observer about a situation involving a disgruntled former employee. Tech may be involved in. Snook's ploy raises a couple of red flags. First, he seems to be blurring the distinction between a journalist, who's supposed to be guided by the truth, and a legal investigator, who is guided by the interests of a client. Second, Snook implies that his decision on whether or not to publish alleged wrongdoings depends on whether his clients get some sort of relief.
Tech give the impression that the Observer 's news pages are for sale.
The Oregon State Bar's beef with Snook is even more serious. Investigators for OSB say that even though he is not an attorney, Snook appears to be giving legal advice to others. On Sept. 10, the Bar's Unlawful Practice of Law Committee voted to ask Snook to cease his activities. If he does not agree, he faces a possible court injunction. Snook, who vows to continue his practices, sees the bar's actions as proof of a government conspiracy.