On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Jan 24, 2019 | Business Litigation
A closely held corporation is a good model for small business owners who want to retain control of their company, usually among family members or a small group of shareholders. It is not unusual for a closely held business to have different levels of shareholders,...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Nov 30, 2018 | Business Litigation
Company growth, profits and stability are vital to many Ohio companies. As the company grows, it may decide that adding shareholders will afford the company the resources and experience needed for future growth and profitability. In many instances, this addition...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Oct 29, 2018 | Business Litigation
Ohio businesses often enter into written agreements with other businesses or individuals. These contracts contain the terms of those agreements between the parties. A business that decides not to honor a contract faces many potential consequences. Contract...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Sep 10, 2018 | Business Litigation
It often takes many people to help run a successful business. Typically, companies create boards with shareholders that can have at least some say in how certain operations within the company take place. However, it is not uncommon for shareholder disputes to...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Sep 4, 2018 | Business Litigation
One of the more common contracts a business in Ohio may use is the employment contract, and many of those contain noncompete agreements. While an employee may feel the noncompete agreement potentially hinders his or her ability to pursue better opportunities in a...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Jul 28, 2018 | Business Litigation
Better ingredients may make better pizza, but they don’t always make better business. When the brand of a company is tied to the identity of the founder and CEO, it may be difficult to salvage the reputation of the product if the founder’s own reputation...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Jul 20, 2018 | Business Litigation
Employers in Ohio and elsewhere do what they can to ensure their staff members are being paid fairly, yet at the same time not to the detriment of their companies. Certain laws allow employers to withhold overtime pay if their employees are classified in a certain way...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | May 23, 2018 | Business Litigation
Investors, stockholders and board members all have a vested interest in businesses with which they are associated. In each case, the individual is often motivated to do what he or she believes will provide the greatest return to both the company and the individual. As...
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Feb 15, 2018 | Business Litigation
As a business grows, so does its potential for profits and controversy. Business growth often means there is a need to enlist additional employees, and if the Ohio business is a corporation, it may mean there is a need to expand the company’s board of directors....
On behalf of Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC | Jan 18, 2018 | Business Litigation
An intentional oversight, not sharing the truth or misleading information — these are all statements that can be used to describe the interactions among some business professionals. In many cases, the damage done is minimal or nonexistent and the matter is never...
