Protect yourself

Simple tactics can make litigation less likely, or at least less painful

Lawsuits may be an inevitable, albeit bothersome, part of doing business these days. But while larger companies and corporations may be able to weather the litigation process with a minimum of disruption, small and midsized firms are often devastated by a single lawsuit.

In addition to potential damages and court costs, a lawsuit forces a business to redirect resources that would otherwise be focused on its core operations. A lawsuit can also mean a loss of goodwill for the business and increased stress levels for all of the concerned parties.

But,…