Litigation is the word no one wants to hear in the course of doing business. It should always be a last resort measure as a means to solve a problem. It can be a severe time drain for any business and it can be expensive. Common sense, cool heads, rationality, productivity and what's really at stake are words that must not be forgotten or lost in the legal jargon of civil litigation.

Suffice it to say that if you are sued, do not ignore it. Speak with an attorney. If you have business issues that might lead to litigation for any reason, speak with an attorney. It may well be better to take common sense preventative measures to the extent available and practical than to incur the intervention of the legal system.