Some Ohio residents who are fans of the Duke Nukem games may be aware that yet another legal battle is unfolding over intellectual property rights. Litigation over the game stretches back to 2013, when the company 3D Realms dropped a suit against Gearbox Software...
Property owners have numerous and substantial rights over their property. But these rights may run into the government’s power to take your property through eminent domain. Ohio law governs the state’s power and your rights. Eminent domain Federal and local...
The pandemic has been tough on small business. Almost 79 percent of these businesses suffered a moderate to large negative impact during the last few months, according to an Aug. 2020 U.S. Census Bureau small business pulse survey. There are many options, besides...
You’re working on your estate plan, and something that you’re interested in is setting up a trust to pass on your assets to your loved ones. You want to make sure that they’re cared for and that your property has a good home after you pass away. You’re not sure what...
When it comes to structuring your business, the route you take could have long-term ramifications on your financial well-being. While not every entrepreneur expects to be sued in their business venture, many choose the limited liability company (LLC) formation for the...
The gift shop rule states, “You break it, you buy it.” In real estate, the law of adverse possession operates sort of in the opposite direction. Under the Ohio version of this law, if a “trespasser” (more often a neighbor) openly possesses and cares for property that...
Ohio business owners may already have a will or be in the process of creating one, but how many of them have a succession plan? This is just one of many documents that comprise an estate plan, all of which merit consideration. Other documents in an estate plan, such...
No parent creates an estate plan with the intent to cause disagreement between their children. Still, it occurs more than people realize. Disputes over an estate can result in lengthy and expensive litigation. Many disagreements could be avoided with forethought and...
With many Ohio businesses struggling, there is a potential tidal wave of business litigation on the horizon. Thousands of companies are finding it impossible to meet the conditions of their contracts. Let's look at some hypothetical examples: An Ohio restaurant owner...
When property is purchased, the belief is that it will be the owner's until they decide to sell it. A problem that could arise is the government deciding that the property could be better used in a different manner. The government can seize land or property through...
