Common Errors Committed by Businesses – and How to Avoid Them!
Brian J. Massimino • May 31, 2019
After
16 years of litigating business disputes, attorney Brian Massimino has seen
many of the same mistakes repeated time and again. Companies small and
large (surprisingly even those with in-house counsel) often find themselves
committing these errors. Some of these errors have the potential to be very
costly. With a little forethought and diligence, you can avoid these
errors and have a real impact on your company’s bottom line. In this podcast,
Mr. Massimino explains areas of concern and which common habits to avoid.
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