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...
Business Law
What are the ethical duties of an attorney?
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...
Business owner tips for negotiating commercial lease length
Whether a company is relocating to a new space or preparing for its first opening, the terms of a commercial lease can make or break a potentially promising business opportunity. As businesspeople themselves, landlords usually create lease contracts that are...
Handling common types of shareholder disputes
Shareholder disputes can threaten the future of your company, especially when you only have a few partners with interest in the firm. Planning for these issues can mitigate conflict by providing pathways to resolution. Explore strategies to handle these common...
What are clawback provisions?
Whether you are drafting a contract for a new executive hire or you are considering signing a contract to join a major corporation, it is essential that you understand all components of the contract before signing. Coming across certain terms, such as ‘clawback...
Handling false allegations of wage and hour violations
Running a company is tough for many reasons and this is especially true for those who have difficult staff members. For example, some people wrongly claim that their rights were violated and even decide to take their case to court. Although this often occurs as a...
A responsible officer may be personally liable for unpaid taxes
Businesses in Ohio fall behind on sales taxes more often than you might think. Many people assume that when a company has unpaid taxes, the business entity is liable for the arrears. The fact is, however, that the state of Ohio may hold the responsible officer of the...
Are they employees or independent contractors?
When hiring workers for your business, it is essential that you classify them correctly. Incorrectly classifying an employee as an independent contractor, for example, can cause serious issues for your business. The financial implications of making the wrong choice...
Ohio became the first state to end the pink tax
Raising a girl is expensive and being a woman can become even more so. Even without expensive purses, dresses and shoes, women already face an economic disadvantage. Nature predisposes biological women to need specific feminine hygiene products. Over the years, women...
Conflict of interest can have serious ramifications
In both the public sphere and among legal professionals, conflicts of interest can ruin a professional’s objectivity. To have a conflict of interest with a client can be a violation of ethics. It is important to note that conflicts of interest are serious issues for...