Any property owner who becomes the target of eminent domain will have questions about that power and their own rights. The eminent domain process can be complicated and difficult to navigate, and there are many terms with which you won’t be familiar. One of those is...
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What is just compensation for eminent domain?
According to the U.S. Constitution, the government cannot take a person’s land unless they provide them with just compensation. The process of the government taking private land for public use is known as eminent domain. A property owner may wonder what “just...
Litigated options in a contract dispute
Contracts are the foundation of a business, not only within the organization but also in all commercial and transactional interactions. In the business world, contracts define relationships, and business entities rely on well-crafted agreements to keep operations...
Are you properly following your contract’s cure provisions?
A contract dispute that leads to litigation can be costly for your business. A judgment levied against you can also be harmful to your business’s reputation. That’s why it’s oftentimes best to find a way to resolve these matters prior to heading to court. Even if you...
Foreclosures: what is a deficiency judgement?
Facing foreclosure on your home is a terrifying prospect. It’s difficult to make decisions when facing significant financial pressure but that’s exactly what you’ll have to do. So it’s important to understand many of the consequences of foreclosure, including the...
IRS tax disputes can cripple a Toledo-area business
Just like private individuals, businesses in the Toledo area can fall into trouble with the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. The IRS is responsible for collecting income taxes, payroll taxes and other revenue owed to the United States. Sometimes, the issue is that...
Ohio disclosure requirements in a residential sale
The purchase and sale of a home represents a significant transaction. For most people, it will be the largest purchase or sale of their entire lives. The last thing you want is to run into legal problems after the property is transferred and one of the quickest ways...
Establishing a nonprofit corporation
If a person is interested in forming a nonprofit corporation, there are certain requirements that he or she should be aware of. A nonprofit corporation is generally formed for a social or community purpose, such as an educational, religious or scientific reason. One...
What are the Ohio policy rules for eminent domain acquisition?
In Ohio, eminent domain is a source of concern for many property owners who function under the impression that the foundation of the United States is based on individual determination and the right to own property. With this law, the owner might suddenly face an...
If a government agency cancels my contract, are they in breach?
Most businesses would consider it a boon when they obtain a government contract. After all, there’s a certain level of comfort knowing that the agency will almost always make payments on time and in full. They represent a secure income stream not often present in...

