In the state of Ohio, assets retained within a person's estate at the time of their death may be subject to probate. The probate process allows a judge to determine if a deceased person left behind a valid will. If so, the language contained within that document...
The basics of non-compete agreements for workers and employers
Employer-side employment law concerns the legal relationship between employers and employees. An employer in Ohio is mainly responsible for adhering to state and federal laws that provide protections for both the employers and their employees. Employees are also...
Reduce the potential for mishandling whistleblower complaints
The ability of whistleblowers to come forward is an essential aspect of employment in Ohio. If one of your employees has a big complaint, something has gone seriously wrong, and it’s up to you to figure it out. No matter the nature of the problem — whether the...
Three beneficial ways to reduce employer liability
As an employer in Ohio, it's understandable to ensure that your company remains protected. One way to do this is by learning more about how to reduce employer liability. By reducing your liability as an employer, you can continue having peace of mind about your...
Resolving business disputes through mediation
No matter how big or small a business is, it is likely that they have procedures involved to help everyone avoid going through litigation. Going through the Ohio courts is not just expensive, but it can also take weeks or sometimes months to resolve. So, what are your...
Can a buyer walk away from a home purchase?
Homeowners could have various reasons for selling a property. Intentions to move or divest themselves of a rental home might sway decisions to put a house in the hands of an Ohio realtor. Would-be buyers may come in and make an acceptable offer, but they may also...
Who is an interested party in a will contest?
When a will is contested, the people who may have a stake in the will are divided into two types in Ohio known as the interested parties and the actual parties. In a general sense, all surviving members of a descendant’s family are potentially either interested or...
Offer letters causes employment dispute
Many employees in Ohio and across the nation have received offer letters from prospective employers. These letters provide successful candidates with details like the title of the job offered to them, base salary, the date a job starts and ends, and an explanation of...
How to construct business contracts for selling or purchasing
If you're looking to purchase a business, it is often not what's in the contract but rather what's not in the contract that can cause the most problems. This information is especially important for small business owners who tend to have more to lose. Some of the most...
NSC: Traffic deaths dropped 2% in 2019, but number is still high
A preliminary report from the National Safety Council states that an estimated 38,800 people died in car accidents in 2019. What Ohio drivers should know is that though this number represents a 2% decline from 2018 and a 4% decrease from the 40,231 who died in 2017,...
