It may seem counterintuitive given the implication of bankruptcy, but a commercial, corporate or business bankruptcy can be an opportunity for the company in question. Now, obviously there are some serious financial and legal issues that need to be addressed if the...
Month: January 2017
Ohio business filings at record level for seventh straight year
How many new business filings has Ohio been seeing in recent times? Well, statistics recently announced by the state's Secretary of State suggest that there were quite a few such filings last year and that such filings have been trending up lately. According to the...
Common defenses employers use for workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation claims are common in the workplace these days, especially at places of employment that deal with dangerous conditions on a regular basis. However, those claims do not have to derail the company's daily activities. Here are some common defenses...
Employers: Do you have anti-retaliation measures in place?
Ohio employers are required to comply with several state and federal employment laws. Failure to do so could result in a lawsuit that proves to be costly in terms of time and resources. However, even when employers make every effort to stay in compliance, they can...
A new year brings new laws and new controversies
A law that promotes uniformity between ordinances passed by cities and counties and existing state and federal laws may seem like a move towards consistency. In Ohio, it is creating controversy. While Bill 331 signed by Gov. John Kasich focuses on Ohio employees and...
Protecting your business against a workers’ compensation claim
Just one work accident and workers' compensation claim can threaten the long-term health of your Ohio business. Even if an employee files just one claim, it can remain active for up to 10 years. It is critical to take the appropriate action as soon as possible after...
Will trade secret litigation increase in 2017?
Trade secrets are vehemently protected by their creators. Companies do everything they can to ensure that their secret manufacturing process or their secret ingredient is kept under wraps so that their competitors can't replicate their iconic and brand-making tricks....