Ohio business owners know that a lawsuit can spell disaster for their business. Between the cost and time involved in litigation and the potential damage to business reputation, even one lawsuit can mean the difference between the ultimate success and failure of your...
One fundamental factor in eminent domain is that the taking of property meets the threshold under state law for “necessary public use.” As the owner weighs their strategy and decides whether to fight the seizure or simply move forward and accept it, this is a major...
If you are in the business of buying and selling real estate for investment purposes, you will likely hear about the advantages of a “1031” or “like-kind” exchange at some point. A like-kind exchange, often called a 1031 exchange, is swapping one piece of real estate...
When you are buying a land parcel, there are a lot of concerns you may have about the land itself. One thing you may not think about is access: Will you always be able to access the property? Is it even possible to buy a land parcel in Ohio that you cannot actually...
Eminent domain occurs when the government takes a piece of private land for public use. While you have the right to defend yourself against an eminent domain proceeding, you may also choose to accept the compensation offered to you by the government for giving up your...
If there is one thing that holds people back from starting a business in Ohio, it is probably this overriding thought: Where do I begin? You may have an idea for a successful business, and you may even have potential investors lined up. But, getting the formation of...
If you are an Ohio business owner, you have probably heard of business mediation as an option for resolving business disputes. But is it right for you? Although it is true that mediation has several potential advantages over traditional litigation, sometimes...
Eminent domain, the taking of private land for a public use, is one of the most controversial powers granted to state and local governments. A notice of proposed taking is one of the most unsetting communications a landowner can receive. Despite the widespread use of...
In Ohio, when a person is set to lose their property through eminent domain, one of the most fundamental issues they should focus on is how to maximize their compensation. While it is frequently upsetting to learn that property will be taken by government entities for...
Waiting too long to create an estate plan can raise a whole host of issues. One of the most consequential is concerns about testamentary capacity. To create a legally valid estate plan, the person who signs of the estate planning documentation has to have sound enough...
