A merger or acquisition can position your business for long-term success. It might give you broader reach in the market, allow you to secure more efficient and cost-effective supply chains, and secure access to broader research and new talent. That said, mergers and...
In 2016, Tesla Inc. acquired SolarCity for $2.6 billion, a move that SolarCity shareholders decried as unfair. Shareholders filed an investor lawsuit against Tesla co-founder Elon Musk who, at the time, was chairman of Solar City and the largest shareholder of the...
Many Toledo businesses may choose to build their own facility from the ground up. Other businesses in northwest Ohio may engage in a major construction project in order to add on to existing real estate. Likewise, many homeowners in the area might choose to build...
Every homeowner should be aware of the tax valuation process in Ohio and how to appeal if they disagree with the tax assessment of their property. Tax valuation overview The tax valuation process for real estate includes several steps. First, the county auditor’s...
When a person is facing foreclosure of their home, it can be a very difficult situation. There is information about the foreclosure process that is helpful to understand. Foreclosure process Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender takes possession of property...
Some trademark disputes can look rather silly and trivial, but they can be deadly serious for the businesses involved. A recent dispute involving the outdoor-wear company Patagonia illustrates the point. Recently, Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit...
It can be hard to get your bearings after you’re informed of the government’s intent to take your property for the public good. You might be reeling as you try to figure out the process, and figuring out how to protect your interests as fully as possible can be...
Investors in Toledo’s commercial real estate market usually make every effort to identify a good tenant for their space and prepare a detailed lease that protects their rights. Even so, there is always some risk that things will go sour with their commercial tenant....
The subject of eminent domain tends to get people riled up. Property owners feel that the practice violates their property rights. Meanwhile, other groups feel that powerful interests abuse eminent domain for their own purposes. Recently, two lawmakers introduced a...
Businesses must make money to stay profitable. Credit is one thing that makes it possible for Ohio businesses to make money. Very few enterprises are able to operate by demanding or paying cash up front in full for all goods and services, especially when they are...
