Throughout Ohio, new businesses open their doors on a daily basis. These consist of new retail stores, technology companies, restaurants and a number of other enterprises. Prior to the business opening, entrepreneurs spend numerous hours and hard-earned dollars in...
The Tenth District Court of Appeals in Ohio affirmed a Court of Claims decision affirming dismissal of a putative class action against The Ohio State University ("OSU") under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), 15 U.S.C. 1681, et seq. OSU moved to dismiss the...
In order to operate, companies need funding. This funding can come from a variety of sources, including traditional bank loans and stock sales. The manner in which an Ohio company is funded often depends upon the type of company, the market in which it operates and...
Ohio businesses often have information that they do not want made available to the general public or a competitor. Yet, this information must typically be shared to some extent in order for business to be conducted. Depending on how this information is shared and with...
Ohio businesses spend a great deal of time and effort generating business and creating goodwill with their customers. Likewise, employees of such businesses are the ones who make this possible. Depending upon the type of business and customer relationships, the...
Contract disputes are common business conflicts resolved in the Ohio courts. Such disputes may involve the smallest businesses to the largest giants of an industry. In such matters, the parties often claim that the other side caused a breach of contract and the...
Contracts are often a part of doing business in Ohio. Employers and employees sign employment contracts; businesses and vendors also sign contracts. These documents are typically effective in ensuring that each party understands and adheres to the terms of their...
Planning is an important part of each Ohio business. Businesses generally just do not come about by chance. Prior to a business getting off the ground and beginning to generate profits, numerous hours are often spent analyzing the market and preparing detailed plans...
Employees are often the heart and soul of an Ohio-based company. When a customer calls or visits the place of business, the employees are usually the ones that take care of the customer. In addition to taking care of the customer, though, employees are responsible for...
Shareholders invest in companies throughout Ohio as well as the rest of the United States with the intention of seeing a return on their investment. While this return is not guaranteed, shareholders do expect the company to do its part in the manner in which it...