When you purchase real estate for residential or commercial use, you must consider utility easements before further developing the land. In some cases, when you receive your deed, you may also receive a utility easement. Whenever you have a utility easement, it is...
Before moving ahead with an acquisition or merger, you have to review many different issues. From business valuation to carefully reflecting on your goals, it is vital to safeguard your interests and approach the process properly. In addition, you need to focus on...
If sexual harassment allegations surface, it is vital to carefully address this difficult issue as a business owner. If accusations lead to litigation, the outcome of a suit could have a damaging impact on your firm. Aside from financial penalties, the case could...
Selling your business is a major decision that requires a lot of thoughtful consideration. The legalities involved with the sale of a business are complex and there are various factors that you should consider before you begin. According to the U.S. Small Business...
When the individual states signed the Constitution to form the United States, they were individually sovereign. The founders based the constitution on a federalist system, where the states have the power, limiting the federal government to a few key tasks, such as...
As someone who operates a business in Ohio or another state, a time may come when you struggle to collect money owed to the business. You may initially try to encourage the non-paying party to pay you by sending demand letters or making follow-up phone calls. However,...
In recent years, businesses in Ohio and throughout the world have experienced significant supply chain disruptions. Since the failure to provide materials as promised could lead to a breach of contract, many legal matters come into play. The approach a company takes...
Instead of buying a piece of land to establish a business location, companies may choose to rent a property instead. Different kinds of rental or leasing arrangements are available. Some businesses decide to lease a property through a ground lease. According to The...
Ohio business owners must protect their companies from a broad spectrum of lawsuits. This calls for knowledge related to compliance in various aspects of business law. One area that could result in a lawsuit concerns parking lot compliance with the Americans With...
When you draft a contract with another business, you may want to consider a severability clause. A severability clause states that if any other provisions become unenforceable, the agreement will remain intact. Businesses should consider severability clauses when...