1. How to get, and keep, the attention of the government

2. You Want The Full Attention Of The Government, Right?
Regulators are overworked
Your Case Does Not Stand Out
The Following Tips Will Help You Make Sure That You Keep Them Focused On You

3. If The Issues Are Debatable
Do Not Consider The Costs Or Impacts To Your Business Of Complying
Do Not Offer Any Compromise
Do Not Provide Them With A Graceful Exit

4. Responses To Requests Do Not Provide Explanations or Documents
Be Mysterious
With Any Luck, They Will Bring In Their Attorneys!

5. The Inspection
Be Mysterious

6. Pretend To Cooperate Misdirection Long Detailed Legal Letters
Be Complicated

7. If They Are Right
Everyone Else Is Doing It Defense
Insulting Offer

8. The Difficult Scenario – They Are Wrong
A Tough Situation To Keep Their Attention
An Easy Solution

9. Treat The Regulator Like A Piece Of Crap
Tell Them How Awful They Are
Tell Them Why They Work For The Government
Tell Them How Powerful You Are
Go Over Their Head
Do It In Person

10. Conclusion Do Not Worry About Future Dealings
Make Sure They Remember You
Do Not Treat Them With Respect

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