Business Litigation

Owners and operators of small and medium-sized businesses in Ohio have long been concerned about the climate for their commerce. Big-box retailers and online shopping have taken a large share of regional and rural business, in which smaller operations have...

When it comes to civil court, many of the parties involved in business disputes should consider mediation. Litigation is often required if one or both parties do not want to participate in mediation or if a settlement cannot be reached during mediation. However,...

How do you manage business success? How do you make sure you can keep meeting your financial goals and insure your employees' future? Many businesses look to expand by acquiring other companies to diversify their services and reducing competition. If you are...

Ohio State University has staved off yet another challenge to its Block O trademark. A Florida-based apparel company decided not to proceed with its application to trademark a Block O that had the word "Orlando" written across the bottom of the letter O. The Florida...

If you are a business owner in the state of Ohio, it is important that you equip yourself with an understanding of the law on certain issues. One of the issues that you should have a good understanding of is the law regarding breach of contract. When a client or...

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden filed a lawsuit against the Gorilla Foundation in federal court in the Northern District of California on Oct. 25. In their filing, the Cincinnati Zoo requests that the animal sanctuary return Ndume, the male companion of...

When you start a business, it is wise to set up an operating agreement or a partnership agreement with your business partner. This should spell out the specific steps that need to be taken to remove someone from the company. Why would you have to get rid of your...

Imagine you've spent the last forty years working hard to grow a successful business that has allowed your family to live a wealthy and abundant life. However, as you've grown older, you've also grown tired of the demands required to run the business. You're ready to...

Have you always wanted to go into business for yourself? Do you have a stable of good ideas that you are itching to try on the Cincinnati market? Is your spouse going to be involved in the business? If so, you need to know how to go about starting a business with your...

You want to start a new company, and you're thinking about going into business with a family member. The two of you have already talked about it, and it seems like a good fit, but you're trying to decide if it's a good idea or not. Every situation is unique. You...