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Surviving a lawsuit. (Of Counsel).(Brief Article)

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From: Utah Business
Date: 20020501
Author:Spendlove, Gretta

In his book The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce defined a lawsuit as "a machine which you go into as a pig and come out as a sausage."

Being processed, manhandled, and impoverished are fears businesspeople have when confronted with a lawsuit. Whether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, a lawsuit can really grind you down, as Bierce so colorfully pointed out. Here are some ideas for surviving, and even profiting from, the experience.

Understand what you're getting into

"A lawsuit is a major disruption, financially, emotionally and in running your business," says ...

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