A major concern facing today's business executive is the risk of a lawsuit. Our society is so litigious, that concerns about legal matters pre-occupy managers at every level. The book focuses on preventing problems and thus saving a great deal of money in attorney's fees, court costs, and potential damages. As a book on business practice and preventive law, Jarvis' Reducing Business Risk: Legal Reference Guide provides an easy-to-access reference guide to the basic elements of business law. It informs readers on what is required to bring a particular type of lawsuit and identifying "red flag" situations within an organization which may lead to litigation or other problems. Throughout the book, suggestions are made for reducing risks (costs) of lawsuits.