According to their law firm's fee standards, the attorney fee for an ordinary case was ten thousand yuan. If three thousand defendants came... and they secured all of them, that would be thirty million yuan in revenue! Even after dividing it amongst themselves, they could each make hundreds of thousands in a short time!

"Everyone, don't get too excited too soon." Zhang Wei interrupted their fantasizing, throwing a bucket of cold water on their enthusiasm. "Right now, not many people know about this news, but I believe it won't be long before every lawyer in Jin City is frantically fighting us for representation rights!"

He was well aware of the true nature of these Jin City lawyers. On ordinary days, it seemed they were all in harmony. But when it came to handling cases, it was inevitable they would fight tooth and nail, especially with such big cases that could make one instantly rich!

He continued, "So, during this period, everyone hurry up and finish the cases at hand, and don't take on any new cases." Taking a deep breath, he added, "We need to establish our law firm's reputation first, to ensure that the incoming wave of defendants chooses us as their primary option!"

Afterward, he laid out his plan. Having gone through the major event of three thousand defendants before, he had formulated a method to secure representation rights.

His first step was to make these defendants feel at home and gain their trust in Legal Pioneer Law Firm. The best way was to negotiate cooperation agreements with hotels and motels near the Jin City Court and post advertisements for their law firm. This way, upon their arrival in Jin City, they would immediately know about their law firm! Their law firm might be famous in Jin City, but those from out of town wouldn't know it. This method would create a strong first impression, leading people to preferentially choose their law firm.

Next, he planned to turn the previous case of three thousand defendants into a case study, highlighting their law firm's expertise in sentence reduction. This would let the new defendants know that they could provide comprehensive, one-stop services, smoothly guiding them through the process, even if it meant ensuring they were 'comfortably' sent to prison without any further concerns on their part. For those with a chance at a suspended sentence, they could provide special attention, informing them about the necessary precautions and other details.

In conclusion, Qin Mu would bring in the clients, and for everything else... they could handle it all! The defendants wouldn't have to worry about a thing.

「That evening」

In the Mountain and Water Garden District, Qin Mu returned home after work and had dinner.

He realized it had been a while since he last updated his videos. He immediately went into his study, planning to turn the case from that day's court session into a video.

Facing the camera, he displayed what he considered a friendly smile. "Hello everyone, long time no see. I've been a bit busy lately, and my video updates have been delayed, so I apologize for that." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

After a brief introduction, he began to narrate the case related to Cheng Chuxiao.

"I believe that in everyday life, you often see people walking their dogs without leashes in residential areas and along the streets. This situation is not uncommon. Dog owners often find leashes troublesome and simply don't use them. However, this poses a significant potential threat to those around them. Adults might be fine, but if the elderly or children encounter such dogs, it inevitably frightens them. Even I have encountered this a few times in the Mountain and Water Garden District. Fortunately, when I've approached them to discuss the matter, my neighbors have been very understanding and leashed their dogs on the spot. But the Cheng Chuxiao I encountered was incredibly arrogant and unreasonable. Even after I explained the relevant regulations of the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law, she still refused to admit her mistake. She insisted her dog was different from others and would definitely not bite anyone.

"In this incident, where an elderly resident of our complex killed the dog, it did indeed inflict damage and loss on the other party's property, but..."

He then proceeded to deeply analyze the situation, dissecting it from a legal perspective.

"The determination of civil tort mainly follows three principles: the principle of fault liability, the principle of presumed fault, and the principle of strict liability.

"Fault liability refers to the tort liability one must bear for harming another's civil rights due to their fault. The principle of fault liability, meanwhile, uses fault as the basis for attribution, establishing both responsibility and its scope. Usually, the more faults determined, the greater the tort liability, and the more compensation is due.

"The principle of presumed fault, also known as presumed negligence, applies when a person harms another's civil rights due to fault. According to legal stipulations, fault is presumed. If the person cannot prove they were not at fault, they must bear tort liability. This principle applies to the concept of 'high probability' mentioned earlier. This means that if damage occurs to our side, even without direct evidence, it can be presumed—based on a high degree of probability—that the other party's fault caused it, and thus, the other party should bear responsibility, unless they can prove the incident is unrelated to them. For example, consider a famous case in judicial practice: a car spontaneously combusts in an underground garage. If surveillance shows that neither the car owner nor anyone else interfered with the vehicle, responsibility can be presumed to lie with the car manufacturer, who should then provide compensation. This is an application of 'high probability.'

"The third principle is the principle of strict liability. It stipulates that if a person's actions cause damage to another, they must bear tort liability regardless of whether they are at fault, unless legally stipulated exculpatory circumstances exist. For instance, if someone has an accident in a public place or on an organization's premises and breaks a leg, the premises must bear responsibility, even if the injury resulted from the individual simply falling. This is because the premises have a duty and obligation to ensure the physical safety of others."