Most business contracts today include an arbitration clause that addresses whether a dispute, such as a breach of contract or a disagreement between the parties, will be solved in court or arbitration. Arbitration is an effective alternative to litigation for business...
A Personal Approach
To Business Law
Year: 2022
What are my options for handling a bad business partner?
Initially, you and your business partner were ready to take your industry by storm. You discussed your company's potential and were prepared to give everything you had to the business. Now that some time has passed, the story has changed. Rather than an enthusiastic...
Importance of businesses having good counsel in Ohio
The pandemic has affected everyone. In these uncertain times, it is especially critical to have access to accurate and dependable knowledge of business basics, including contracts, as businesses begin to rebuild and restart their operations. Effects of the pandemic As...
Post-divorce vacation planning
The arrival of fall means that children have become accustomed and reaccustomed to the daily routine of school. The moment the first bell rings, they are already thinking of upcoming breaks. Their newly divorced parents are also trying to navigate unprecedented...
Things to keep in mind when starting a business in 2023
The past few years have presented a roller coaster of challenges for new and even well-established businesses. Remnants of these ongoing issues will likely be dragged into 2023, in addition to emerging and worsening situations like the climate crisis. Here are a few...
1 common mistake that leaves business owners at risk for years
Anyone who has even learned about starting a business will tell you that it is a risky undertaking. A significant number of new businesses fail in the first few years, even if the idea for the company is excellent. All the planning in the world will fall far short of...
3 contingencies that take the risk out of making an offer
One of the most important steps in buying real estate is making a purchase offer. The prospective buyer determines what they would willingly pay for the property and then submits paperwork to the seller. If the seller accepts and signs the offer, the buyer is legally...
Contract renewals: Don’t just sign the same old thing
Each year, you sit down and look at your annual contracts with your vendors. It takes time to negotiate these contracts, so normally you think that what’s working shouldn’t be changed. With changes in the supply chain, issues with getting the products you need and...
Can you and your ex keep running a business after divorce?
Over the last three years, you and your spouse worked hard to build up a successful business. Unfortunately, all of the time and energy that you put into the business meant that you had little left for the relationship. Your marriage itself seemed to slowly fall apart...
Opening a new business? Avoid deceptive acts
Deceptive trade practices can get your business into trouble with the law. Whenever you’re selling a product or service, you need to be sure that you are doing so in accordance with the law. If you’re accused of taking advantage of consumers, you may end up facing a...