Late last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it planned to increase small business audits by 50% in 2021. That came at a time when most small businesses were reeling from the effects of the pandemic. While audits are never welcome, and it was the last thing...
When Ohio residents are notified that their property will be subject to an eminent domain claim, they are almost certainly being drawn into the issue involuntarily – and perhaps with little notice beforehand. Yes, road improvement projects and other public works are...
Downtown Toledo has many buildings that are either abandoned or mostly vacant. While the structure may be obsolete, the land still has significant value, especially if it can be repurposed for a use more in keeping with today’s real estate and commercial market....
If a person is behind on paying his or her mortgage, the lender may pursue a process called foreclosure. There is helpful information available about foreclosure in Ohio and how an attorney may be able to help. Pre-foreclosure Pre-foreclosure is the time period...
The power of eminent domain is exercised rather frequently in Ohio and across the nation. However, it is probably rare that any one person will be involved in an eminent domain case twice or more – if you are involved in such a case, it is most likely your first time....
In planning a new business, you have so many tasks to complete and challenges to overcome. Among them is choosing the right business entity. Many important factors come into play when deciding on the right business entity. And some of those factors include the amount...
There are many people in Ohio who own land and homes. When they purchase the land or receive it through an inheritance, they generally have complete control over it. They can do what they want with the land or the home. For the most part they also are in control over...
It can be startling to have lived in a home or tract of land for a number of years and to realize one day that you don’t really know where your property line is. A new neighbor may question the incursion of your shed on their property, or you may object to a new fence...
The Toledo area remains a promising locale for developers wanting to build up residential or commercial real estate. When these projects are run well, and with a little luck, they turn a profit for the developer and other investors. However, legal problems can easily...
As a business owner, you’ve got a lot to think about when it comes to protecting your interests. You’ll need to negotiate and finalize contracts that speak to supply chains and purchase agreements, obtain commercial real estate that furthers your business operations,...
