Author : Michael G. Trachtman
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1402781490
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)
Book Synopsis The Four Mistakes by : Michael G. Trachtman
Download or read book The Four Mistakes written by Michael G. Trachtman and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This attorney’s toolbox shows that a little knowledge on employment law, even if some of it is technical legalese, goes a long way.” —Publishers Weekly “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.” —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