While there are many jokes about attorneys and honesty, the reality is that honesty is a key part of the law. This is especially true for anyone facing a lawsuit. When you work with a lawyer on your case, it is important to be honest with them from the start. Reader's...
Outfitting an organization with a strategic succession plan can provide sustainable protection for company success. Business leaders in Ohio looking to strengthen their succession plan should focus some of their effort on tightening talent gaps. A talent gap occurs...
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...
When a business or individual looks to buy real estate, the purchaser has a variety of factors to consider. One of these factors involves finding the best option for financing. Good financial terms and rates can make a difference between a good deal and a poor one. ...
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...
As Ohio State University explains, adverse possession in Ohio is a holdover doctrine from old English law that may give caretakers the right to legally claim land they utilize. This doctrine historically encouraged settlers to maximize available land and make it...
Entering into a new contract with a business partner provides your company with a good deal of security. This comes from the assumption that as long as your company adheres to the terms of the agreement, your partner will not be able to end your agreement prematurely....
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...
When you become involved in a business dispute, whether with another company, a partner or a shareholder, you may fear that litigation is the only way to resolve it. Yet, litigation can be costly and time-consuming. Given these likelihoods, you may want to consider...