Cleveland Business & Commercial Law Blog
Protecting a business’ intellectual property
Virtually every business in Ohio or elsewhere accumulates information that it regards as its property. Over the last twenty years, such information has acquired the title “intellectual property.” Defined as a broad category for intangible assets owned and legally...
Options to help with zoning problems
The impact of zoning laws on property or the purchase of properly can be significant. As a result, business owners and those considering the purchase of a property should understand what zoning laws are and what they can do about a zoning law that has become a burden....
Contract basics and what to do about a contract dispute
Contracts are the foundation for many business relationships. Contracts are crucial for defining the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract, which is why businesses should understand the components of a contract and how they can respond if a dispute...
Creating a sustainable business succession plan
Small businesses are the backbone of Ohio and the rest of the country. Many of these businesses are family owned and have been this way for multiple generations. As with any business, planning for the future is important. A sustainable business succession plan is...
Getting answers when your business faces real estate issues
Most companies have a wide range of real estate needs. Even companies that operate almost exclusively on the internet, such as Amazon, for example, have distribution centers and warehouses throughout the country. The common refrain in the business world is that “brick...
Preparation and experience can make a difference in litigation
Many businesses throughout Ohio work to continually grow profits and expand the company in a positive direction. However, there is one thing that can disrupt business more than anything else: litigation. When a company gets involved in business litigation, time,...
Developers of hyperloop system dispute research study
Complex business projects are multi-faceted. This is especially true when you are involved in a major project that includes many parties and requires business plans and data that prove it will be successful before a go-ahead is given. Additionally, when a project...
Planning for success during business formation
It takes more than a great idea to get a new business off the ground. There are many expenses that must be covered and contracts that must be signed. However, before an entrepreneur can even open the doors of their new enterprise, they must decide how their business...
Common ways of transferring ownership of a business
Many businesses in Ohio are small when compared with the nation’s major corporations and thus have different sets of issues to deal with as they try to grow and maintain a profit. Business succession is one issue that is of special concern to family-held and other...
Business owners need to be aware of zoning restrictions
Ohio businesses that are planning a move to buy and build on real estate for retail, industrial or even office space needs, among other needs, must be aware of certain zoning areas and restrictions that could impact the potential use of such real estate. As many of...
