"[T]his book will…provide substantial advantages for business owners, executives and managers seeking a competitive edge. Much of the information and strategies…can be utilized not only as a shield, but also as a sword." – Michael G. Trachtman, Esq. According to a 2007 "Litigation Trends Survey": - Of the smallest companies surveyed, 17% had at least one lawsuit where $20 million or more was claimed - Among mid-sized companies, 98% had from one to twenty $20 million lawsuits Lawsuits destroy companies and careers-but with a little forethought, they CAN be prevented. Attorney Michael Trachtman provides a lively and clear guide to the four most common legal mistakes made by business owners, executives, and employees-errors that can lead to loss of money, creative capital…or worse. Each chapter examines one of the mistakes through the dramatic story of a fictional lawsuit, along with tangible advice on avoiding the problem. Trachtman even reveals how to take advantage of a competitor's mistakes and turn their unmanaged risks into opportunities.
THE FOUR MISTAKES: Mistake One: Losing the Documentation War Mistake Two: Losing the Employee versus Employer War Mistake Three: Giving Away the Secrets of Your Success Mistake Four: Climbing Mountains that Should Have Been Molehills, Fighting Battles That Don't Have to be Fought
