When two or more people decide to form a business enterprise, they hope it will last forever. Unhappily, this expectation is often frustrated by unexpected events such as death, disability, divorce, bankruptcy and other events. The best way to plan for such events is...
Month: May 2019
Should you use a partnership structure for your business?
When you create a business, you have a lot to think about, including securing commercial property, hiring talent, and putting together a marketing plan. But before you get to that point, you have to settle on a business structure that best positions you for success....
Finding efficiency in breach of contract litigation
When Ohio companies are facing business litigation, the stakes are high. Breach of contract claims are common legal cases in the business world and both sides may have different interpretations of the contract language at issue. Or, there may be differing views of how...
Ohio agencies must follow the law when using eminent domain
Both the Ohio and federal constitutions give government agencies in this state the power to take private property to put it to public use. This is the power of eminent domain. Subject to certain exceptions, a private property owner in the Toledo area is not able to...
Potential disputes with a real estate acquisition
If you are interested in a real estate acquisition for investment or development, there are several items to consider. First, you will want to decide which type of property you’d like to purchase and your budget. Depending on the price of the property, it may be...
Dissolving a business sometimes leads to litigation
When businesses in Ohio are looking at potentially dissolving, there will be quite a few issues to address before the company is finally shuttered for good. Along the way, each step might lead to the potential for litigation. One of the most common causes for...
Eminent domain relocation for property owners
When a government entity takes a person’s property through eminent domain, it is often difficult for the property owner to find new arrangements to live or to operate their business. This can go beyond simply finding a new location. It expands into other areas making...
The challenges that estate executors must endure
Estate executors face legally complex and emotionally challenging challenges. It is a position of authority that no one wants to endure as it involves the tragic loss of a loved one, whether they are part of a family or a longtime friendship. In addition to an...
Eminent domain and generational property
Eminent domain allows both the state and federal government to take your house, your land and even the family farm for any public use. Commonly this is to build a road or highway, but it can also be for utilities, parks, schools or even to transfer to developers to...
Can you challenge the ‘public use’ aspect of eminent domain?
Many property owners who challenge eminent domain focus on ensuring that they receive just compensation for property taken. But if the government is threatening to take your property, then you might be wondering if there’s a way to stop them altogether. Doing so can...