Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law.
Source: Inman News
5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)
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