Shareholder disputes can significantly impact the stability and growth of a business. In Ohio, where business dynamics are as diverse as its industries, understanding how to manage these disagreements is crucial for maintaining a healthy company environment....
Business Law
Understanding consideration when you acquire another business
When one business acquires another, consideration plays a key role in the transaction. This involves the exchange of value between the acquiring company and the target company and encompasses various financial, legal and regulatory considerations. Learning about...
What is the Corporate Transparency Act?
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act went into effect. This significant piece of legislation aims to enhance transparency in business activities by requiring certain companies to disclose their ownership information. IBIS World reported the United States...
Ways to handle a breach of contract
A breach of contract occurs when one party involved in a business agreement fails to meet the specific terms and conditions outlined in the contract. When a breach occurs, it can disrupt the normal course of business operations, potentially causing financial losses or...
Things to consider when establishing employee policies
Many small businesses believe they do not have to follow federal labor laws. However, these apply to many small businesses, so owners need to know and consider them when establishing employee policies. Failing to follow them can result in thousands of dollars in fines...
3 elements of complete due diligence
Businesses looking to grow and expand often start the search for an ideal company to acquire. Once an ideal candidate pops up, due diligence plays a key role in a successful and beneficial acquisition. While the financials, legal aspects and intellectual properties...
How employment contracts can benefit you business
As your business grows, you may find yourself expanding your team and hiring new employees. Some companies use written documents, including employment contracts, to regulate their relationships. Although an employment contract is usually not a requirement, there are...
Sellers, do not make these business transaction blunders
Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions require a lot of complicated legal, tax and business knowledge. Often, a sale falls through despite good fundamentals because the seller did not adequately prepare. If you are a business owner and contemplating the sale of...
What Mickey Mouse can teach corporations about copyrights
While Congress has extended the automatic date of copyright expirations in the past, there is little indication it will do so again. Corporations with 100-year old copyrights, therefore, are at risk of losing the exclusive right to their intellectual property. In...
Shielding your company from liability for sexual harassment claims
The worst nightmare of any executive of a mid- to large-sized business entity is having to defend the company against an employee’s sexual harassment suit. Whether the harassment came at the hands of a fellow employee or a supervisor, the company is often liable for...