I've not read Walsh's new book 7DS but I was texted this today by an associate in relation to the SCA situ;
Bob Hamman of SCA Promtions wants his money back too. In David Walsh's new book, 'Seven Deadly Sins: My pursuit of Lance Armstrong', Walsh stated that Hamman--a professional bridge and poker player prior to starting SCA--read 'LA Confidentiel' and deliberately wanted, even though he knew he was going to lose his case before the three-person arbitration panel, to have the Armstrong accusers named in 'LA Confidetiel', including Armstrong himself, testify in depositions (under oath, penalty of perjury). He did this so he could see everyone's playing cards and know what they knew. Hamman intentionally ran out the legal bills, some 2.6 million to Armstrong's attorneys and 1.7 million to his own, 'cause he wanted Armstrong to refute the testimonies of his accusers, under oath, penalty of perjury. Walsh stated knowing Hamman's pit-bull take-no-prisoners reputation of a card player, Hamman wants ALL his money back plus the legal fees to get it.[/QUOTE
At the end of it, those seeking money from Armstrong will have to be happy with negociating and settling out of court, iron clad non-disclosures, and 'no comment' talking points. There is simply no other way forward for LA to play.
He has surely been shielding some assets in other parts of the world but I am pretty sure he will not be able to live (publicly) like a wealthy guy.
Ironically, Herman's fees over the years probably add up to more tha LA will be left with ....