On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Jan 5, 2021 | Business Law
Competing in an ever-crowded marketplace requires both quality product or service and effective marketing. Savvy business owners understand the importance of packaging their offerings in an easily identifiable or iconic way. Trade dress is everything that makes a...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Nov 17, 2020 | Business Law
Ohio workers like you deserve a workplace environment where you can feel safe. This extends to all aspects of the job, including the labor you provide, the profit you make and safety standards. To reach this end, several laws are in place to protect your rights as a...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Nov 2, 2020 | Business Law
Decisions regarding compensation for employees’ work generally fall to their employers. However, the federal Equal Pay Act institutes certain requirements with regard to how employers pay male and female workers in the same roles. As an employer, understanding your...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Oct 22, 2020 | Business Law
Contract disputes are quite common in business, but they also cost today’s business owners considerable time and money. Part of the reason contract disputes are so common is because the contracts themselves may leave things open to interpretation. Thus, exercising...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Sep 18, 2020 | Business Law
In business, employees learn what your company expects from them by how you behave. You should be the one to display acceptable behavior. To have a more principled company, Forbes suggests that you demonstrate the following ethical behaviors. Stay accountable and...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Sep 15, 2020 | Business Law
Due diligence checks are one of the best ways to protect your company when buying another business. In today’s market, technology is an increasingly important part of these checks. What questions should your due diligence check answer about a company’s technological...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Aug 11, 2020 | Business Law
While it is great to have your own business in Ohio and work as your own boss, handling taxes is not one of the more exciting aspects of working for yourself. Despite that, you must know the proper way to file your taxes and reduce your tax bill. Before the next tax...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | Business Law
How can a court rule that one party in an oil and gas lease is in breach of contract when the supposed terms breached are not actually in the contract? The answer lies in the legal concept of implied covenants, which are agreements that contract terms suggest but do...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Business Law
Legal professionals must adhere to a code of ethics to ensure their clients receive the best support possible. Avoiding conflicts of interest is a crucial aspect of providing dependable legal advice, no matter what kind of case you are handling. Being able to identify...
On behalf of Arnold & Clifford LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Business Law
If you hire an attorney in Ohio, then that person must have a professional license from the state bar association. The Ohio State Bar Association explains that ethical duties are part of the agreement an attorney makes when getting a professional license. The OSBA...