Cleveland Business & Commercial Law Blog

The construction industry can be particularly difficult for all sorts of reasons. Hard work in a difficult environment can lead to project delays or issues with workers quitting or failing to perform their job duties appropriately. Moreover, some workers even become hurt in a jobsite mishap, whether the accident occurred as a result of inexperience or some unpredictable factor. Even when construction workers and the companies that employ them prioritize workplace safety and preventative measures, things can go wrong, which may lead to a dispute (or even legal action) in some instances.

If you are in the middle of a lawsuit over a construction accident, it is essential to carefully review the different options that you could have. The way in which these cases are approached can play a major role in the outcome of the lawsuit, and it could have a huge impact on your business whether you run a large construction company or only employ a few workers. Sometimes, legal action can be avoided altogether when a dispute with an injured worker is handled in an appropriate manner.

From sexual harassment to lawsuits which involve another company, there are many different reasons why business owners may find themselves in court. Sometimes, these cases are brought forward by current or former employees, and these lawsuits can be especially tough for a handful of reasons. For example, a worker whose position was recently cut may decide to take legal action because they believe that they were unlawfully fired. Not only do wrongful termination cases arise, but some former workers may decide to pursue legal action for another reason, such as those who hold a grudge against the company they used to work for and accuse their former employer of some other type of wrongdoing.

If a former worker has decided to move forward with litigation targeting your business, it is essential to prepare for court in every way and make sure that the details surrounding their allegations are reviewed carefully. These cases can deal a damaging blow, and in some instances the consequences of litigation may be so severe that a business owner is prompted to close altogether. Even when these lawsuits do not have such a damaging impact, financial penalties and a shattered reputation can be very difficult for businesses regardless of their size.

Great ideas can lead to financial success. This is often the catalyst that drives the Ohio entrepreneur to venture into the world of a new business startup. Along with this decision, though, is often the need for various business financing decisions.

The first step to acquiring financing and a successful business venture is often developing a sound business plan. In addition to addressing what the business will offer, the entrepreneur will want to research the market and develop projections based upon this research. He or she will want to provide data related to the business offering itself, competition, potential customers, projected sales and projected income.

Ohio WJW Channel 8 viewers may be feeling quite frustrated since losing access to their favorite station. There is currently no information regarding when (or if) the station will return to service. The situation involves contract disputes between Tribune Media, the parent company of WJW Channel 8, and Spectrum.

The central issue in the ongoing dispute between the two companies has to do with how much Spectrum should pay Tribune to carry its programming. Spectrum has stated that it finds Tribune's prospective increased rates unfair. The company noted that Tribune's programming is available free for those who have access to a TV antenna or the internet.