Ethics is a significant part of business communication. In my communication ethics course, we were required to select an ethical event from the past and write a review of it. I choose the resignation of Overstock CEO and founder Patrick Byrne as my topic. In August 2019, Patrick Byrne resigned from his position as CEO and board member. Patrick Bryne was an enigmatic figure. This review explores the circumstances under which he left and evaluates whether or not the decision was correct.