Don't ya find it funny how anyone doing price fixing is guilty of a crime UNLESS it's federal government, than it's *POOF* public good......     

(jk)I know it was a joke …The one I am guilty of is spending too much time on these forums.

I am certainly guilty of biting off more than I can chew when it comes to taking on projects that I was not skilled enough to properly move forward, and have used professionals on a few of the projects to get me to the finish line. 

Worst case try pleading ignorance and ask them to rescind the increase now that you understand the situation and you will be sure to do whatever it is they are wanting.  

https://cases.stretto.com/public/x247/12208/PLEADINGS/122080...https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-aurora-d-bowser-vs-brian-r...https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la2-rosslyn-butler-vs-brian-doz...https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/19098678/TSUKANO_v_...https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la2-s-b-properties-llc-et-al-vs...https://trellis.law/case/bc370891/rosemarie-leong-vs-brian-d...The world of investments and finance is not immune to the occurrence of fraudulent activities.

@Michael Plaks Check out this forum for a good laugh...single handedly points to everything wrong with the asset protection misconceptions most bigger pocket investors are guilty of.Anderson Business Advisers Asset Protection (biggerpockets.com)

Alabama has had a "notice pleading" system for many years.

Should Brady feel guilty he won "too many" super bowls?     

The golden number to beg, kick, and plead to is 20 reviews.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.