Discrimination claims in Ohio create a lot of tension between employers and their employees. The umbrella for discrimination is broad to protect as many people as possible, but that may also open the door for mistaken claims.  Employees that feel discriminated against...

The Uniform Commercial Code is a series of laws adopted by individual states relating to business transactions. The UCC is not federal law. The Uniform Law Commission and the American Law Institute drafted the code to make interstate transactions more predictable.  If...

As a business owner in Ohio, you know first hand the importance of protecting your brand. Whether you have worked hard to develop a unique logo, symbol or name that represents your company, or you are in the process of creating such a mark, it is critical that you do...

Building a new business from the ground up requires many things, including sufficient funding. An entrepreneur may have the most amazing product or solution, but without the funds to bring it to life, the potential may never be realized. Before launching into a...

You have a brand-new business idea and you are ready to launch. Even with what you think might be a foolproof business plan, you must consider the risks involved with starting a new company. According to Forbes, all business owners take risks. It is up to you, as the...

In the legal profession, alternative fee arrangements include anything other than the traditional hourly rate structure. Attorney practices can explore diverse pay structures to better serve their clients and expand their ability to reach low-income and...

Contracts are an everyday part of life for most businesses. Contracts probably touch upon most of the business relationships you have with customers, vendors and business partners. Because contracts are such an important part of most business transactions, and can...

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...

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...

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to build a business. Keeping it competitive in today’s market can be another challenge altogether. This is why businesses need to make sure they are taking the steps necessary to protect their interests as comprehensively as...