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Did someone violate your rights? Have you been rear-ended and unable to get reimbursed? Did a neighbor build a fence on your side of the property? Were you fired unfairly? Did someone harm your business? Are you thinking of suing? If so--or if someone is suing you--then you need Sue the Bastards!, a comprehensive resource that shows you how litigation really works. Far too many people are wronged, get worked up, and hire a fast-talking lawyer, only to find themselves stressed-out and in debt before the case has even been tried. But Gerry Fox, a top entertainment litigator who has won millions of dollars for his high-profile clients, attributes his success to planning, strategizing, and tempered reason, which you will find in abundance in this valuable book. With his sound advice, you will be in a better position to win your case and minimize the expense and wear and tear of the litigation process. In Sue the Bastards!, Gerry Fox and writer Jeff Nelson explain legal procedures, principles, and pitfalls in everyday language. This book will help you decide whether or not you even should sue. The authors offer an overview of the entire litigation process--from the decisions that go into filing a lawsuit and a complaint, through the discovery process, and ultimately to the trial. And in the process they offer valuable insights on such fundamental and important issues as finding the right attorney for your particular case, working well with your attorney, constructing a realistic budget, and considering alternative means of dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation. Gerald P. Fox is an attorney who has represented numerous celebrities, including Madonna, Anita Baker, Tom Waits, and M.C. Hammer. He has appeared on television shows such as Hard Copy, Entertainment Tonight, and Good Morning America. Jeffrey A. Nelson is a writer and producer in Los Angeles. He learned about litigation at the knee of Gerry Fox, who represented him in some hard-fought legal battles (which they won!).

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Good for those who really wants to sue someone.......2005-10-23

I am a Japanese and planning a litigation. AMong half a dozen book this I read for the above purpose, this is one of the best.
This introduces the legal system and the procedures to make a litigation.
Also what striked me is that, despite our impression that American is frenzy for make legal dipution, this book really advise readers to be prudent for the time and cost to file a suite.

Follow-up Post.......2003-01-04

I reviewed this book in June and I feel just as strongly about this book NOW as I did then. In fact, were it not for the helpful information contained in this book, I would not have had the knowledge nor the motivation needed to pursue my lawsuit.

Thanks to the information contained in this book, I have successfully filed a strong civil complaint with damages exceeding [ten] million.

I was able to find a lawyer to take my case on a contingency arrangement that included a nominal retainer fee and a requirement that I cover all court costs.

I cannot imagine my case will actually go to trial, as the evidence against the defendent is quite overwhelming; however, thanks to the knowledge contained in this book, I am confident that I have taken every conceivable means possible to adequately prepare to defend my rights!

If you have been harmed due to someone else' negligence and/or malice, I highly recommend that you purchase this book. It will show you exactly how to defend your rights in a U.S. Court of Law.

Not a legal self-help book.......2002-12-08

The strength of this book, its detailed coverage of the legal process, is spoiled by the implied control (see title) and "successful conclusion" (see introducton). The legal system is a game of chance with much beyond the control of the average person (easy examples: the judge and jury). The odds are improved by money which you probably don't have if you're reading this book. A contingency arrangement is unlikely judging by the book's content devoted to paying a lawyer. The odds are also improved by finding a lawyer who will pursue a case with a vengeance, also unlikely given this book's cautions and the fact that lawyers without contingencies get paid regardless of outcome. This book is one source of information to help you decide whether to get involved in a legal matter; counter to its title, it actually advises against legal action. If the choice is not yours, you may be looking for referrals and pointers from your financial advisor and other individuals who have been through court.

Required reading for all 1st time Plaintiffs (or Defendants).......2002-06-15

I am a first time Plaintiff with a strong civil action that has a high probability of success. Nevertheless, because of the negative connotation attached to "filing a lawsuit", I seriously considered not taking legal action. Thank God I found this book!

If you have been unfairly attacked and/or injured by someone, you are compounding the injury by not taking action to repair the damage. To illustrate, imagine breaking your arm; and deciding not to get a cast, because of the negative connotation attached to "wearing a cast". That would be ludicrous!

If you have been harmed due to someone's negligence and/or malice, you are entitled and maybe even obligated to protect your best interest. Filing a legitimate lawsuit does not make you "opportunistic" or "vindictive"; just like wearing a cast to repair a broken arm, does not make you "opportunistic" or "vindictive", it makes you INTELLIGENT! My grandaddy always told me to "BE INTELLIGENT".

This book shows you the INTELLIGENT way to represent your legitimate interests in a U.S. court of law. Read it, and then by all means... SUE ...

This is a great book.......2000-06-18

I bought this last year, when I was about six months into the litigation process. I thank God I found it, because I recently won my case. This book kept me calm, gave me knowledge, and I don't know what I would have done without it.

Managing to Stay Out of Court: How to Avoid the 8 Deadly Sins of Mismanagement

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Avoid common mismanagement errors which lead to court
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Managing to Stay Out of Court: How to Avoid the 8 Deadly Sins of Mismanagement
Jathan Janove
Manufacturer: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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ASIN: 1576753182

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In the past 20 years, the number of employment discrimination cases has increased by more than 2,000 percent. This practical guide helps companies avoid the most common types of employment lawsuits through the development of strong people-management skills. Managing to Stay Out of Court is structured according to eight simple principles contrasting sins and virtues in the workplace - for example, Rationalizing Away Truth (sin) vs. Making Honesty the Only Policy (virtue), or Listening Through Your "I" (sin) vs. Listening Through Your Ears (virtue). A wealth of real-life examples show employers how to move directly from theory to practice by taking the lessons off the page and into the workplace. Included is a guide to adjusting management styles as well as techniques for implementing organization-wide changes. An appendix helps readers identify their own most prevalent management sins, and a complete set of tools and exercises - a sample journal page, memos, self-assessments, and a "Sin-to-Virtue Transfer Plan" - shows how to make the too-often adversarial manager-employee relationship fulfilling for both parties.

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Avoid common mismanagement errors which lead to court.......2006-04-13

Plenty of employment-related discrimination issues are before the federal courts yearly - a dilemma which all too easily could have been avoided, in most cases. Learn how to avoid the possibility in your own management position with Jathan Janove, Esq's MANAGING TO STAY OUT OF COURT: HOW TO AVOID THE 8 DEADLY SINS OF MISMANAGEMENT. Chapters based on employment law and legal findings present eight common management principles and a set of workplace problems associated with them which often lead to court, pairing these principles with real-life examples and exercises to help readers identify pitfalls in their own operations. Quite simply: any who would avoid legal problems in business management must read this book.

Good Legal Sense, Good Management Sense.......2005-06-10

The relationship between employee and employer has never been smooth. Even back in Dickens "A Christman Carol" the relationship was strained. Then around the turn of the last century we had all the efforts with the unions being developed. Now unions are declining and the lawyers have taken over.

I've had my share of working for bad managers. In fact there've only been a couple that I would have rated as good. Those managers followed the rules that Mr. Janove has written down. This is good legal advice, but it is just plain good management advice as well. This is the way you would want to be treated by a manager, and it is clearly the way you should treat your employees.

The eight deadly sins he defines are not coached in legal terms, they are just good common sense that we should all follow.

A Hands-on Gem .......2005-02-10

This is an essential desk-top resource for managers at all levels. The "what should I do or say now" approach makes it easy to follow and, more importantly, implement a multitude of practical suggestions. Excellent!

managing to stay out of court.......2005-01-15

This book is well written and organized.The author's practicle experience is presented so that it is most useful to managers.Legalese is avoided in favor of clear communication.In today's litigious environment this book is invaluable.I believe that businesses that do not make use of this wonderful tool are likely to regret it.

Most Practical and Concise!.......2004-12-21

I read this book, not because I was concerned about being sued, but because I was looking for pointers to become a better manager, and it worked well on both counts. I liked this book much more than those written by executives describing their personal successes, because this book proposed a variety of scenarios from many angles. I could relate to many of the "deadly sins", was anxious to read the author's proposed solutions and wasn't disappointed with what I read. The book is very readable, very practical in its advice and isn't long-winded. The layout of each chapter is optimal as a "self-help" type of book to encourage follow through. I've already benefited from implementing a number of the author's ideas, and am anxious to re-read it for more. This one won't gather dust!

Stay Out of Court!: The Small Business Owners Guide to Prevent or Resolve Disputes and Avoid Lawsuit Hell

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Stay Out of Court!: The Small Business Owners Guide to Prevent or Resolve Disputes and Avoid Lawsuit Hell
Andrew A. Caffey
Manufacturer: Entrepreneur Press
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ASIN: 1932531262

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Winning Isn’t Everything… In Fact, It Can Bankrupt You!

Even if a lawsuit brought against you is frivolous and you know you can win, the costs of mounting a defense, hiring lawyers, paying expert witnesses and taking time away from your business to deal with the lawsuit can grow to astronomical levels. A business law attorney, arbitrator and mediator for more than 30 years, Andrew Caffey exposes the secret to protecting yourself from the high cost of lawsuits (a secret most lawyers will never admit to)—it’s better to stay out of court!

Caffey gives you all the tools you need to solve disputes without going to court:

Learn conflict-management techniques that improve relationships.
Write contracts that actually prevent lawsuits.
Deal directly with the other party—no lawyers involved.
Use creative techniques that can solve your dispute long before going to court.
Write a settlement agreement with an outcome you both agree on.

Most small-business owners can’t afford to go to court. If you take the advice in this book and put it into practice, you won’t have to.

Stay Out of Court: The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits

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Stay Out of Court: The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits
Rita Risser
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0138455538

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Managers today are managing in a legal minefield and the only sure way to win a lawsuit is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. This comprehensive guide to employment law tells exactly how to do just that. Published by Prentice Hall and updated in 1994, it's written for managers, executives, and business owners, and delivers legal explanations in plain, easy-to-understand English, with vivid case examples and succinct guidelines for implementing the law.

The book covers every potential trouble area in employee relations, including discrimination, harassment, privacy (including drug testing and electronic privacy issues), illegal questions to avoid in interviews, safety, stress, repetitive strain injuries, manager's rights, and references.

After reading this book, managers will have a good overview of every law they need to know, be able to implement new policies and procedures to comply with the most important regulations, and understand that treating employees fairly is the best way to prevent lawsuits.

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Great!.......1998-11-05

This is a practical, down-to-earth book, written in user-friendly language. Read it, unless you love to spend time with lawyers. -- Andrew S. Grove, Chairman, Intel Corporation

How to stay out of court: balancing school safety with individual rights.(Principal Opinion): An article from: District Administration

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How to stay out of court: balancing school safety with individual rights.(Principal Opinion): An article from: District Administration
Eamonn O'Donovan
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This digital document is an article from District Administration, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1037 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: How to stay out of court: balancing school safety with individual rights.(Principal Opinion)
Author: Eamonn O'Donovan
Publication: District Administration (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 42 Issue: 10 Page: 76(2)

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Learning to love confrontation: managers must overcome their fear of conflict just as skiers must overcome their fear of flying downhill.(Excerpt): An article from: Security Management

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Learning to love confrontation: managers must overcome their fear of conflict just as skiers must overcome their fear of flying downhill.(Excerpt): An article from: Security Management
Jathan Janove
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This digital document is an article from Security Management, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2251 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Learning to love confrontation: managers must overcome their fear of conflict just as skiers must overcome their fear of flying downhill.(Excerpt)
Author: Jathan Janove
Publication: Security Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 49 Issue: 7 Page: 32(4)

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Stay Out of Court and in Business: Every Businessperson's Guide to Minimizing Legal Troubles (Build Your Business Guides)

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Stay Out of Court and in Business: Every Businessperson's Guide to Minimizing Legal Troubles (Build Your Business Guides)
Steven C. Brandt , and Stafford Frey Cooper
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In today's litigation-mad society, business owners and operators can't afford to ignore the always imminent threat of an unexpected legal skirmish, whether warranted or not. Stay Out of Court and In Business, by Stanford University Graduate School of Business professor Steven C. Brandt in conjunction with the Seattle law firm Stafford Frey Cooper, offers an antidote for those who don't have a legal staff of their own. Major problem areas, including harassment and discrimination, are addressed along with managing risk and using attorneys.

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Stay out of court and stay in business
Clarence E Hagglund , Clarance E. Hagglund , Britton D. Weimer , and William C. Weeding
Manufacturer: Common Law Publishing, Inc
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Stay out of court: liability audits can show where you're at risk--and what to fix.: An article from: Dairy Today

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Stay out of court: liability audits can show where you're at risk--and what to fix.: An article from: Dairy Today
Rick Mooney
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This digital document is an article from Dairy Today, published by Farm Journal Media on August 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1370 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stay out of court: liability audits can show where you're at risk--and what to fix.
Author: Rick Mooney
Publication: Dairy Today (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: Farm Journal Media
Volume: 19 Issue: 7 Page: S8

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Stay Out of Court: The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits. (book reviews): An article from: Security Management

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Stay Out of Court: The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits. (book reviews): An article from: Security Management
Allen H. Crawford
Manufacturer: American Society for Industrial Security
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Security Management, published by American Society for Industrial Security on May 1, 1994. The length of the article is 532 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stay Out of Court: The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits. (book reviews)
Author: Allen H. Crawford
Publication: Security Management (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1994
Publisher: American Society for Industrial Security
Volume: v38 Issue: n5 Page: p104(1)

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For fifteen years, Susan Ford Collins shadowed successful people from all walks of life and discovered ten skills they were using consistently but unconsciously. In this must-read guide to personal satisfaction and fulfillment, Susan outlines each skill and provides easy-to-learn methods for putting it to use. Whether readers are changing jobs or relationships, starting or managing companies or families, these ten skills will guide them to success.

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Effective Personal Improvement, .......2007-08-12

If you are feeling stuck, need help moving forward, and determined to do something about it, this book would be a great starting point. The author gathered more than 20 years of her studying habits of highly successful people, she analyzed the key traits that existed across these individuals, organized her findings, and introduced it in this book.

Many individuals the author consulted with who have different background but face the same challenges, stress from work, feeling overwhelmed, and not being in control. These challenges were dealt with, and each went on to become successful.

What I learned is to be able to look at things from a different perspective, to channel my energy and focus on what I want, how I can improve and achieve my goals.

Sound Business Principles!.......2004-02-05

The Joy of Success stands with some of the all time great how-to books, even better, because it follows people before, during and after they become successful...and as we all know success means many different things to many different people.

The author touches on the reality of business and life...show me how you are in your personal life, and this will show how you are in business. What you reflect is what you attract in life.

Holograming or vision is how we set simple and/or complex goals in life. I live these principles on a daily basis. It is how I was able to find my life partner and build my businesses.

New age mumbo jumbo this is not! It is practical every day good advice. Let's face it...to accomplish what we want in life one must set forth a clear and concise plan and live it and breathe it every day.

What a crock!.......2004-02-03

This is a load of new age mubo jumbo about "holograming your dreams" and mystical "codreaming" where things appear miraculously from your wises. She supports her theories with some of the most outlandish and unsupportable "scientific" theories. I am sure it is great news for mid life crisis folks who still think they are the center of the universe even though they destroyed their companies (and the economy) with promises they could not keep. Same goes for their marriages. "AH!" they are told-- "You have been living someone else's idea of success!"-that explains it! If you want info on following your dreams after you realize the child within is a raving brat check out Barbara Sher's It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now. At least it's down to earth. The Joy of Success is garbage.

The "New Way" to View Yourself.......2003-04-24

I always new that I was successful when I sat down to think about it, but this book allows me to experience success each and every day!!!! It is a must have for "everyone". We are all successful and should feel that way!! What a wonderful world Susan opened for me. You need to read this as a gift for yourself!!!!!

John From Brooklyn.......2003-03-03

After reading this book I realized I`d missed something... 45 years of leading a HEALTHY successful life! After 25 years climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street I had lost my health, my family and career. And I consider myself lucky... I saw co-workers lose their lives.

I was so inspired by this book that I donated $1,000 worth of copies to my alma mater so future graduates will have a head start. This book should be in every public school curriculum and on every college Freshman Reading List!

I wish my parents and teachers had taught me what I learned from Susan Ford Collins in one week!

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Excellent book.......2000-01-27

This book is for anyone who enjoys eating desserts, cookies, breads etc. who also wants to eat healthy and fit into the same size for years to come. The recipes are easy and wholesome. Try the chocolate chip cookies...that recipe alone makes the book worth buying.

excellent variety and very informative.......1999-09-29

Great little cookbook--has a variety of breads, cakes, muffins, etc., all low fat and most very easy to make. The most important thing is that taste is not sacrificed! Too many low fat desserts have very little taste--these recipes are very good! I am hoping these two authors come out with another book------happy cooking!

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