Tori, I have your check sitting on the counter. I just need your address to mail it to you. I'm sorry it has taken so long to get back with you. I hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving! Suzanne
Answer: Jennifer's shower
Dear Mr. Lay: I'm writing this note to you as a show of support to you during your dire times. The reason that I share this with you is my respect for you as a CEO, a business leader and a person. My wife is one of your employees who routinely shares stories about you that are nothing less than inspiring. I know that during difficult times, sometimes words emerge that can help people through difficult times. I believe that you are sincere man and know that you must be broken hearted, but I hope that this article can help you lead a dispirted workforce to see things more clearly. My wife, Shelly Pierce, has worked for Enron for the past two years and like many of your employees, has lost a great deal of her life savings. Of course, I accept most of the blame for this for reasons related to this article. I lost my investment discipline and held out the false hope that Enron could not falter. After reading the article to her while I was out of town, I believe that her spirit was a bit rejuvenated and she was ready to face the challenges that lay before you. Mr. Lay, I appreciate the opportunity that you have given my wife and our family and hope that this story inspires you to regain your successes.
Answer: A Supportive Note
Dear Mr. Dune, At the request of Dovie Keprta, I am enclosing our proposed form of Non-Disclosure Agreement. I have also enclosed a blacklined draft showing the changes from the NDA you executed with Enron Broadband. If the enclosed meets with your approval, please have an authorized officer execute two copies and return them to me for execution by Enron. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (713) 853-3399.
Answer: NDA - Oracle
I think this is the most recent version of the ETA. Obviously, this is the UK version and Sullivan & Cromwell are turning it into a US document. The US version will be governed by NY law and contain an arbitration clause. We're also trying to figure out how much to say about the confirmation process since it may vary from product to product and will almost certainly be different from the UK version. Speaking of which, I was surprised to find that they have the telephone conversation (and in this case the web site records) control over a confirmation which has been signed by both parties. What's the practice in your part of the world? One alternative is to insert the language (or something like it) that we use in financial trading which says that we will send a written confirm, gives the counterparty a short time (2 or 3 days) to respond and indicates that silence will be deemed acceptance. Would that work for your deals? Anyway, I'm in NY today and tomorrow, back in the office on Wed. Louise is insistent that the GTC's be available to be uploaded this weekend. I'll be calling in periodically tomorrow and will try to get you since I'm sure you will have issues to discuss - and now is the right time to get changes made to the ETA if necessary.
Answer:
Revised documentation