LEGAL RETAINER - -(Sanitized)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP59-00882R000200350041-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 11, 2001
• Sequence Number: 41
• Publication Date: August 9, 1955
• Content Type: MF

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MWRAI1XJM FOR: Mr. Houston
SL.7ECT: Legal Retainer-
9 August 1955
1. The Contract Personnel Division has forwarded to this Office 25X1A
2 5X1A for review a memorandum in lieu of contract, evidencing an agreement
made between the Subject and Chief of Station, It appears
that the Subject is being paid II per month as a legal retainer
provided that the services required of him do not demand more than 50%
of his time. He is to receive additional pair and expenses if used
25X1 A outside of 0 or if he is required to devote more than 509 of his
time. I have not discussed his specific use with the Desk Officer
pending a determination as to where we are going on this type of case.
2. On 14 June, I directed a memorandum to I regarding 25X1A
2 5X1A what appears to be a similar arrangement. The v.s on proposed to
pay an annual retainer for
his se sae , "While such an arrangement
is an accepted practice in business circles, as far as I know, neither
this Agency nor any other Executive Department of Government hires
outside legal assistance on a retainer basis . . . It is suggested
you review this proposal and ascertain if it is feasible to engage the
Subject on an hourly or fee basis for the specific work that he is to
25X6 perform." In the my memorandum brought a justifiable
allegation from the Division that we bad known about the proposed use
of this individual for some time; that we had raised no objection thereto-
fore regarding his engagement on a retainer basis (as far as I know, we
had not known until the Contract Check List was prepared that he was
to be so engaged), and that it would embarrass them at this late date
to re-open negotiations on the Subject. Consequently.,,- 25X1A
advised the Division to go ahead but to review the arrangement at the
end of one year.
3. I am not certain how you feel about these cases, and before
I delve into the details of the attached, I should appreciate your
opinion.
25X1A
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