Review the article titled Be Proactive to Avoid Litigation, Experts Say in preparation for this assignment.
Assume you are an HR professional in a company that is exploring the possibility of a merger. Identify the specific litigation risks that need to be considered during a merger or acquisition. Describe the role of human resources in each of the major phases of a merger or acquisition in protecting against these risks. Be sure to take a proactive approach in mitigating against risk.