We have written about contract disputes in the past on this blog. A couple of months ago, we wrote a post about FOX and Verizon FiOS settling a contract dispute, one that could have a dramatic impact on the reputations of the companies involved. Contract disputes like...
Month: March 2017
Now that I’m pregnant, am I going to lose my job?
While you may be delightedly anticipating the birth of your child, you may also have concerns about how your employer will react to the news of your pregnancy. You may have worked for years to earn the position you now hold and dread the thought of your boss demoting...
Reasonableness the key to non-compete agreements
As a business in Cincinnati, in Ohio or really anywhere across the United States, it is imperative that you protect your interests and put forth legal restrictions on your employees to ensure that trade secrets or other vital pieces of information are protected. In...
Some factors to consider when bankruptcy looms
Businesses fall on hard times every now and then, and when financial problems arise it is important for that business to be honest with itself and take the proper steps to address the legitimate issues it is having. Ignoring the financial problems that confront you...
Employee lawsuits can tarnish a company’s reputation
There are many legal threats that a company faces. They can be the target of intellectual property litigation, may it be a legitimate claim or a claim made by a "patent troll." They can accused of product liability by consumers for a defective product or an improperly...
Tips for employers handling discrimination complaints
As an employer, if you have an employee who reports discrimination happening in the workplace directly to his or her supervisor or human resources, it's important to take these complaints seriously and act swiftly in order to avoid the chances of a lawsuit. The law...
Why business structures matter
Imagine for a moment that you are starting your own business. Let's say that you want to sell athletic sports equipment in your city. So you coordinate with the producers of the equipment and work with distributors to make your business vision become a reality. We've...