BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

AVOIDING LITIGATION• Consider who you arecontracting with• Consider getting a D&B orEquifax credit report• Search if they were involved inprior lawsuits• Consider policies for yourcustomers and vendors• Consider requiring security forpayment (deposits, LCs, etc.)• consider appropriate paymentterms (C.O.D. or 30 days net)Best Practices for Avoiding Lawsuits