The Good Fight season 4 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Diane Lockhart returns to Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart, now under STR Laurie, and is welcomed back. The firm faces internal dissatisfaction among equity partners post-acquisition. Diane is assigned to lead the pro bono department, handling 40 cases. Lucca Quinn tackles a high-profile divorce case. Diane's first pro bono case involves saving Marta's restaurant from demolition, employing a unique strategy in court. The case highlights systemic issues in the legal process, culminating in the unjust demolition of the restaurant despite a court ruling, revealing limitations in judicial power and enforcement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Diane Lockhart returning to the firm?
Diane returns to the firm after being away and is welcomed back officially.
What changes have occurred at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart?
The firm is now a division of STR Laurie, with new environmentally friendly practices and dramatic decor.
What is the concern among partners at the firm?
Equity partners are dissatisfied with their financial situation following the acquisition by STR Laurie.
What new role is Diane assigned at the firm?
Diane is put in charge of the pro bono department, leading 22 lawyers and handling 40 cases.
What case is Lucca Quinn assigned to?
Lucca is assigned to assist in a high-profile divorce case involving Bianca Skye.
What is Diane's strategy in her first pro bono case?
Diane plans to use the sense of taste in court by having Marta cook at the courthouse to influence the case.
What is the central issue in Bianca Skye's divorce case?
The divorce case revolves around the complexities of a prenuptial agreement and its financial and emotional impacts.
How does Diane perform in the mock court?
Diane regains her courtroom confidence by effectively handling a mock trial for Marta's restaurant case.
What happens in the actual courtroom for Marta's case?
The case faces challenges with a CEO's contempt for the court and Judge Cain's struggle with judicial authority.
How do Lucca and Bianca's relationship evolve?
Lucca and Bianca bond over personal and professional issues, discussing wealth and friendship dynamics.
What decision is made in Marta's restaurant case?
A temporary injunction is secured to protect Marta's restaurant from demolition.
What happens after the court's decision?
Despite the injunction, Marta's restaurant is demolished, revealing a failure in the judicial system's enforcement.