Litigation
Jun. 15, 2013
Hold 'em or fold 'em: 8 'cards' companies should consider before trying a case
While the primary focus here is the defense of a company in a product-related lawsuit, these considerations apply equally in the commercial or complex litigation context. By Barry Thompson and David Skaar
Litigation can be arduously long, unpredictable and expensive. And the prospect of a jury trial, with six to 12 average Americans deciding the company's fate, is almost unfathomably risky for most companies.
In order to attain a firmer grasp of the risks of trial, one must take into account eight considerations that should influence the settlement versus trial decision. While the primary focus here is the defense ...
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