Second, the seller and its shareholders are typically happy to take the lower premium than risk litigation and an adverse decision resulting in no deal at all.
But there will be no end to similar battles over the distributions of charitable donations, the treatment of civilian versus uniformed victims, the choice between accepting formulaic settlements or risking litigation.
"Their biggest concern is the tremendous increase in traffic on that road," said Rudy Marconi, Ridgefield's first selectman, "but they don't want to risk litigation by opposing the plan.
Employers also risk litigation if they run afoul of religious or cultural practices that require tattoos or piercings, or discriminate against women with body art.
For example, if a bank knew it could be held liable for actions related to its dealings with a convicted felon, do you really think they would risk litigation in order to make a few shekels?
"But that would risk litigation by pipeline opponents arguing that the Corps would have to explain why it reversed itself".
While small, founder-dominated firms may be less willing to operate in an environment with a high risk of litigation, this risk may vary widely among firms and is not considered an important factor regarding the founder-dominated governance configuration.
The American Bar Association recently issued a report that outlined the risks of litigation financing but did not condemn the practice.
Considering the "risks of litigation," the settlement "appears to be quite reasonable," Judge Sue Robinson of United States District Court wrote in an 87-page opinion released on Aug. 30.
Moreover, if the writer can band together with other tenants, they may be able to share the costs, and risks, of litigation.
