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The issue of language in international contracts

Branching into the overseas market can be exciting, but it can also be fraught with new kinds of uncertainty, particularly where contracts are concerned. So, let’s talk about one of the most important questions that you have to decide before you ca… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation

Do you worry that an executor isn’t doing their job properly?

After the death of a loved one, it can take some time for reality to sink in. Denial is a common component of grief, especially when a death happens suddenly or unexpectedly. Regardless of the nature of your loss, at some point, your mind will turn t… Read More
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Passing on a gun collection to an heir

For some people, guns are just utilitarian devices that they use for hunting or protection. For others, guns are collector’s items, valuable pieces of family history or part of their cultural identity. If you have a prized gun collection — or eve… Read More
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Is ‘at-will’ employment good or bad?

As an Ohio employer, you probably know that the state considers employees who are working without a contract or who aren’t under a collective bargaining agreement to be “at-will” employees. That means that you can essentially fire them for almo… Read More
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Categories: Business Litigation

Your business can survive a transition to the next generation

Are you hoping to give your business to your children? Are you the adult son or daughter who is hoping to take over the family business? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is something you may have already heard before: About 70% of… Read More
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Pick the right structure for your business needs

When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s a lot to do — not the least of which is deciding what type of business entity you want to use. The decision should be made early not only because it may be difficult to ch… Read More
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What are the first things an executor should do?

Being someone’s executor is a huge responsibility — and it can be rather overwhelming. Not only are you coping with your own feelings about your loved one’s death, but you have to immediately start dealing with the estate. Where do you start? H… Read More
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How does lack of mental capacity factor into challenging a will?

Not everyone who creates a last will is in a legal position to do so. Sometimes, individuals may attempt to create or alter a last will when there is reason to worry about their mental state. As people age, their cognitive function can decline. It is… Read More
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Can you name anyone as an executor?

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is naming someone to be the executor of your will. In Ohio, an executor must be at least 18 years old and mentally competent. Unless you waive the requirement for your executor to obtain a bond fro… Read More
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Ohio is becoming king of natural gas and shale

Ohio has played a big role in the oil and gas industry for decades. Over the past few years, coal and nuclear plants have been shutting down, but the Buckeye State has been growing its natural gas and shale contributions to replace them. According to… Read More
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