The Accelerating Costs of Litigation
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The cost and growth of corporate litigation are affecting corporate earnings. Corporations are turning to cost effective alternatives to litigation. One such procedure is the mini-trial. The mini-trial is a non-binding settlement procedure. Lawyers present summaries to executives in the presence of a neutral advisor. The executives then meet to negotiate an agreement. The mini- trial reduces costs, and duration of proceedings. Mini- trials provide confidentiality and a business, rather than a legal, solution.
Publication Name: Corporate Director
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-2116
Year: 1983
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Service without a smile
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Companies must respond promptly when served with a lawsuit, or they will forfeit their right to defend themselves in court. The legal papers should only be accepted by authorized employees, and the company attorney should be notified.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1993
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Customer service
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Franchise owners use innovative ways to win and retain consumers. Their customer-service programs seem to work during recessions. A high record of repeat customers makes the extra service worthwhile.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1992
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