You need to be able to collect the debts that are owed to you if you want to keep your business running. That’s easier said than done, as some of your clients may be unwilling to pay due to financial hardship or other obligations. Sometimes, though, there’s simply a...
Eminent domain empowers federal, state and local governments to acquire private property for projects of public benefit. This can include creating space for roads, utilities, schools, parks, airports and other public goods. Both the United States Constitution’s Fifth...
When two or more people decide to form a business enterprise, they hope it will last forever. Unhappily, this expectation is often frustrated by unexpected events such as death, disability, divorce, bankruptcy and other events. The best way to plan for such events is...
When you create a business, you have a lot to think about, including securing commercial property, hiring talent, and putting together a marketing plan. But before you get to that point, you have to settle on a business structure that best positions you for success....
When Ohio companies are facing business litigation, the stakes are high. Breach of contract claims are common legal cases in the business world and both sides may have different interpretations of the contract language at issue. Or, there may be differing views of how...
Both the Ohio and federal constitutions give government agencies in this state the power to take private property to put it to public use. This is the power of eminent domain. Subject to certain exceptions, a private property owner in the Toledo area is not able to...
If you are interested in a real estate acquisition for investment or development, there are several items to consider. First, you will want to decide which type of property you’d like to purchase and your budget. Depending on the price of the property, it may be...
When businesses in Ohio are looking at potentially dissolving, there will be quite a few issues to address before the company is finally shuttered for good. Along the way, each step might lead to the potential for litigation. One of the most common causes for...
When a government entity takes a person’s property through eminent domain, it is often difficult for the property owner to find new arrangements to live or to operate their business. This can go beyond simply finding a new location. It expands into other areas making...
Estate executors face legally complex and emotionally challenging challenges. It is a position of authority that no one wants to endure as it involves the tragic loss of a loved one, whether they are part of a family or a longtime friendship. In addition to an...
