So You've Been Sued...Now What? First Steps to Take

By Cooperator Studio 23 November 2016 Law & Legislation

Legal pros give boards the skinny on what to do when served with notice of litigation.

Every board dreads the idea of being sued as a result of the decisions they make on behalf of their communities - but these legal pros have some advice about how to navigate this unpleasant but all-too-common occurrence.

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