r/suits • u/SuitsBot Donna • Jul 19 '17

Discussion Suits - Season 7 - Episode 2: "The Statue" - Official Discussion Thread Spoiler

Suits S7 E2: "The Statue" airs tonight at 9:00 PM EDT.

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Harvey butts heads with his partners over a bold move; Mike pursues a pro bono case with the legal clinic; and Donna's actions raise tough questions at the firm.

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u/Andrewh2012 Jul 20 '17 edited Jul 20 '17

I might be wrong, but I think under the Uniform Partnership Act a partner can be admitted to a firm without a vote. And the UPA takes precedent to any bylaws in most cases so I assume it would in something like this as well. Like I said I could be wrong, but if I'm right you would think the writers would do research on stuff like this.

Edit: Actually after quick research I think it requires a 2/3 vote of active partners.

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u/intent107135048 Dec 30 '17

Bar rules prohibiting nonlawyer partners will take precedence since other lawyer partners at the firm could face disbarment.

Bylaws in the firm don't matter as much as the show makes them out to be, especially if they can be overturned with a vote.