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An Executive's Lesson In The Law From A Typical Business Encounter, Harold A. Segall
An Executive's Lesson In The Law From A Typical Business Encounter, Harold A. Segall
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article recommends that business executives consider potential legal problems when entering into business transactions. It argues that the American civil legal system is unsatisfactorily costly, slow and risky. The Article provides examples of the perils of litigation and explains that business executives can avoid these perils by anticipating potential legal problems. The Article argues that the successful business executive must find a way to balance an optimistic, entrepreneurial spirit with a lawyerlike way of considering potential future problems. Similarly, the proper role of a commercial lawyer is to provide judgment and practical advice, as well as legal expertise.
An Executive's Lesson In The Law From A Typical Business Encounter, Harold A. Segall
An Executive's Lesson In The Law From A Typical Business Encounter, Harold A. Segall
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article recommends that business executives consider potential legal problems when entering into business transactions. It argues that the American civil legal system is unsatisfactorily costly, slow and risky. The Article provides examples of the perils of litigation and explains that business executives can avoid these perils by anticipating potential legal problems. The Article argues that the successful business executive must find a way to balance an optimistic, entrepreneurial spirit with a lawyerlike way of considering potential future problems. Similarly, the proper role of a commercial lawyer is to provide judgment and practical advice, as well as legal expertise.
Perspectives On Human Nature And Their Implications For Business Organizations, Lewis D. Solomon
Perspectives On Human Nature And Their Implications For Business Organizations, Lewis D. Solomon
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Employing psychological principles to reform the structure and agendas of business organizations increases employee fulfillment. This Essay proposes changes in corporate structure in order to nurture employee's mental health in a way that also benefits companies by resulting in greater employee productivity. This Essay argues that the decentralization of business organizations and greater employee involvement in decision-making will improve both quality of life and the environment.