If your property is included in an eminent domain parcel, it can be formidable trying to get an offer in your best interests. Though many government agencies, whether state or federal, have eminent domain authority, they cannot exercise that authority without question...
Like other states, Ohio has laws that protect contractors, subcontractors and others who build or improve homes, buildings and other real estate. These laws, often referred to as mechanic’s liens, are important safeguards in the construction industry. They protect...
Forming a business partnership can be an exciting time for business owners, but the reality is that many businesses do not stand the test of time. Your partnership agreement should account for potential changes to your business, including a potential dissolution. A...
Eminent domain is a complex legal process that involves the taking of private property for public purposes or use. Individuals who receive notice that their property is subject to taking through eminent domain do not have to face their legal challenges alone. They may...
Starting a business in Ohio can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. This is especially true when it is a cutting-edge business that its founders expect to be successful in the future. However, there are inevitable speed bumps with any business and it is not...
You may have entered into a business partnership with a one-for-all, all-for-one mentality. However, partnership dynamics can shift over time. A business partner may decide that they no longer want anything to do with the company. You may have disagreements concerning...
Many people in the Maumee area hold stock in a variety of publicly traded companies. Stocks can form an important part of a person’s financial portfolio, so it is important as a shareholder to understand what your rights are. Common shareholders have the following six...
Many Maumee area residents own their own business. These businesses are extremely important to the local economy. Although when a person owns their own company, they are usually good about picking business partners to work with them. Typically, these are people who...
As we get older, it becomes more and more important to prepare for the possibility of losing our physical and mental capabilities. Choosing powers of attorney to manage our affairs in the event that we become incapacitated is extremely important to protect ourselves...
The Ohio Supreme Court is not required to accept and hear every case that is filed with it. The Court recently exercised its discretion by declining to hear an appeal from a case involving the new Maumee River Bridge. The case In 2018, three eminent domain...
