Starting a business begins with an idea, but it certainly does not does not end there. between the concept and the commencement of operations there are several legal matters that you must decide upon. This post touches on some of them. To begin with, you will need to...
Business contracts can be informal or formal, oral or written. And sometimes the process of reaching an agreement can involve extensive and detailed negotiations before the two sides can reach a point of "agreeing to agree." In this kind of situation, sometimes the...
It can be the case that after the parties to a contract begin their respective performance obligations under the document, disagreement can ensue as to whether one party performed its contractual duties sufficiently or whether it failed to do so in such a way as to...
The acquisition of real property by a business for strategic, financial or development purposes often represents a substantial investment and as such must be taken with the utmost seriousness and care. This is especially so because unlike individual consumers...
Are you in the beginning process of planning and forming your new Ohio business? Congratulations, this is an exciting undertaking that could lead you down a road of major success in the state. If you already have a business and are looking to expand, you may be...
When forming your future business, it is important to establish what type of corporation you are planning. The status of your business will play an important role in determining what taxes you are held liable for in the state of Ohio. You could also be eligible for...
One of the major shifts in American employment patterns that has affected businesses in Ohio as well has been the move of companies away from hiring employees and toward relying on independent contractors. There are a number of practical reasons for this change:...
Valid contracts can take different forms. The type that as a business professional you may be most familiar with is known as an express contract, which is an agreement set forth in a signed writing and the terms of which are included in the agreement document. There...
If you have done business-to-business negotiations for any length of time, then you are likely familiar with one of the ubiquitous aspects of such dealings: a confidentiality, or nondisclosure agreement. These are typically anywhere from two to five or six page...
In an earlier post we touched upon the reasons why your business may want to consider alternative dispute resolution in lieu of litigation in the event of a contract dispute. In this post we will briefly consider some of the specific forms that alternative dispute...