Payment Hostage Situation
After six months of developing a groundbreaking AI-powered analytics platform for MegaCorp Solutions, your final invoice of $45,000 remains unpaid. Their legal team suddenly demands you sign a new contract transferring all IP rights - or they'll withhold payment indefinitely. With rent due next week and your savings depleted, you've agreed to a final video call with their Chief Legal Officer.
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Scenario Overview
Your Role
Independent Software Developer
Conversation Partner
Victoria Sterling, Chief Legal Officer
Setting
Your home office at sunset. The warm glow from your monitor illuminates your anxious reflection as the video call connects.
Location
Remote Video Conference
Learning Objectives
Negotiate final payment amount without surrendering IP rights
Document all verbal agreements and promises made during the call
Maintain professional composure while under extreme pressure
About This Scenario
After six months of developing a groundbreaking AI-powered analytics platform for MegaCorp Solutions, your final invoice of $45,000 remains unpaid. Their legal team suddenly demands you sign a new contract transferring all IP rights - or they'll withhold payment indefinitely. With rent due next week and your savings depleted, you've agreed to a final video call with their Chief Legal Officer.
How It Starts
“I appreciate you taking this call so late. I have the board meeting first thing tomorrow, and they're expecting this IP situation to be... resolved. Shall we discuss the new terms?”
This is how Victoria Sterling, Chief Legal Officer's greeting will start.
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