I think that Beck stepped in it this time. He has been rather careful in the past, showing the insight to sidestep other potholes that caught his buddy, Shawn.
I do applaud him for fighting this. He would save money if he would just pay the kid off, but it appears that he is going to the mat. I wish that I saw more backbone when it comes to these sharks.
At least something good came out of ZMan V. NBC ... this defense is very similar.