Running a business in today’s regulatory-heavy and litigious society is complicated. From day one, deciding on how to form a business and which entity type is the most appropriate, there are a thousand things that take our clients away from what they do best, run...
Businesses in the greater Toledo metro area are often the focus of litigation, from employees, contractors or other businesses. The following is a brief overview of some common types of lawsuits businesses might face. Lawsuits based on discrimination Many business...
Owning land and property is the goal for many residents in Ohio and elsewhere; however, there are ways some or all of one’s property could be taken from them despite having all financial aspects in line. Through eminent domain, the government could take the land of...
Paperwork is an essential component of a real estate transaction and there are often stacks and stacks of documents to sign before the deal can be completed. There might be people pressuring an Ohio resident into signing them fast, but it is important to go through...
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Ohio, but what happens if one party fails to meet their obligations as agreed upon? When this happens, the aggrieved party may choose to pursue a breach of contract claim in order to obtain damages. The main...
If your land is determined to be necessary for a governmental function, either the federal government or the government of Ohio could use the power of eminent domain to lay claim to your property. How the government’s eminent domain powers work Eminent domain is a...
Shareholders want their businesses to be successful. But they may disagree on how to achieve success and create disputes. However, destructive shareholder disputes and business litigation may be prevented. Dispute impacts A shareholder dispute may be costly if it goes...
Many Ohio residents will be involved in some type of real estate transaction in their lives. From signing a lease for an apartment or commercial space, to purchasing your first home or addressing an eminent domain claim on your land, there is no shortage of different...
To have a successful business, you need some sort of stability. You need steady supply chains and reliable employees, as well marketing strategies that are consistent and in-line with your standards. These things might seem like they fall into place on their own, but...
Occasionally there are circumstances where a private landowner is forced to sell their property to the government for public use. This is called eminent domain and is legal in Ohio. When a government wants to use a private owner’s land, they have to give the landowner...
