Patricia S. Eyres, www.PreventLitigation.com

Top Seven Legal Risks For Consultants—And How To Avoid Them

From unauthorized use of music and graphics to offensive content in presentations to contractual disputes, there are legal land mines out there that you don't want to step on as a professional consultant. Some basic awareness coupled with consistent procedures can save both anxiety and expense. At a minimum, you should know the steps you must take to license copyrighted materials and protect your own proprietary rights.