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Common Legal Mistakes Boards Make ...and How to Avoid Them

Industry pros weigh in on at the Cooperator Chciagoland Expo.
Most board members aren't legal experts - they're volunteers whose concern for their community's well being inspires them to serve - so it's important to be aware of some common legal snares that can lead to both expensive litigation and bad blood between neighbors. In this clip, legal pros weigh in on the prime offenders and give tips on how to avoid them. 

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