Four Mistakes

"e;This attorney's toolbox shows that a little knowledge on employment law, even if some of it is technical legalese, goes a long way."e; -Publishers Weekly"e;This 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."e; -Michael G. Trachtman, Esq.According to a 2007 "e;Litigation Trends Survey"e;:Of the smallest companies surveyed, 17% had at least one lawsuit where $20 million or more was claimedAmong mid-sized companies, 98% had from one to twenty $20 million lawsuitsLawsuits 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 WarMistake Two: Losing the Employee Versus Employer WarMistake Three: Giving Away the Secrets of Your SuccessMistake Four: Climbing Mountains That Should Have Been Molehills, Fighting Battles That Don't Have to Be Fought