Avoid Costly Litigation and Settlements

Well, there may be a slight bit of hyperbolic attitude in this brief Greentree Gazette article, it nonetheless contains some useful things to keep in mind:

Any higher education administrator who has not been involved in a lawsuit is unusually fortunate and will most likely sooner or later face major litigation. Although administrators make continuing efforts to protect the safety and health of campus community members, lawsuits are being filed daily.Legal compliance, employment, business, safety, environment, social and technological risks are fertile ground for litigation. Lawsuits drain money, time and energy from institutional teaching, research and public service missions. Claims paid drive up insurance premiums, and disputes resulting in out-of-court settlements are costly.