If your business runs into legal
trouble, hiring a skilled attorney
immediately upon identification
of the problem is recommended.
Delaying could make a bad situation worse.
Review & Police Company
Standard Operating Procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
(“SOPs”) are instructions or checklists developed by businesses to
assist employees in addressing
routines or problems in a mechanistic way. If properly drafted and
executed, SOPs can reduce the
occurrence of undesired outcomes
and, upon the occurrence of undesired outcomes, can mitigate the
severity of the situation. Proper
implementation and execution,
though, is critical. A company
can have great SOPs, but if they
are not implemented and executed
properly, their existence is nullified. Retaining counsel to assist in
drafting and, in some contexts (such
as employment or information
security), implementing SOPs can
be beneficial in ensuring compli-
ance with applicable law.
In conclusion, taking proactive
steps to reduce liability exposure
and protect assets is advised and
can prove financially beneficial in
the long-term.
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