Business Litigation

Facing a consumer lawsuit can be a daunting and costly experience for any business. To mitigate the potential impact on your company's reputation and finances, it is important to stay proactive and be prepared. 1. Understand your obligations First and foremost,...

There are several reasons to consider a merger or acquisition. Perhaps you are looking to expand into another area, you want to take advantage of tax incentives or you simply see a way to increase your assets. Whatever reasons you may have for considering a merger or...

If your company holds confidential data that competitors could benefit from using, you should be wary of trade secret misappropriation. Associates such as employees and partners could either divulge your trade secrets or use them themselves if you are not careful....

Obtaining copyrights for your company's intellectual property may provide a feeling of security. With the law on your side, you now have options to protect the creative works that generate income for your business. Here are steps you may take if you discover someone...

Businesses have a number of issues to consider when it comes to legal compliance, and these requirements vary depending on business structure, a firm's location and the nature of the industry. For example, businesses that sell food, alcohol or tires or provide certain...

Ohio business owners like you have to prepare for disputes in case you ever deal with them. While no one wants to get involved in a dispute, the possibility exists for everyone working with partners, employers or employees. To this end, you must understand the dispute...

At its best, a business partnership represents a potentially volatile situation that can strengthen or weaken a company. The dissolution of a business partnership often involves all of the tension and drama of a contested divorce. Many pitfalls exist in these...

Ohio entrepreneurs like you must know how to handle potential disputes. Though no one enjoys dealing with them, they happen to everyone. The best way to handle a dispute differs from situation to situation. But some possibilities include litigation, arbitration and...

Stockbrokers deal with a large amount of money, most of it not their own. Some have the skill and integrity necessary for this type of task but are still the victims of unforeseen circumstances. Others may take advantage. If you experienced a loss and think that you...

Non-compete agreements, according to Forbes, are agreements that protects information while a person works for a company and after the person leaves the company.  In addition, a non-compete agreement can restrict a worker from working for a competitor in the same...