Mergers and acquisitions can be great for business – but you can end up in a real fix if you don’t keep your key employees through the transition. Employees tend to leave for some very basic reasons: They may not feel that their jobs are secure (especially if they...
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3 reasons contracts are so important for successful businesses
Signing a contract can seem like a hassle, especially if you just finished tense negotiations. Some companies and even some highly-successful professionals fail to use contracts as consistently as they should for their own protection. They resolve their negotiations...
Choosing the right type of business entity in Ohio
One important thing to do when starting a business is to decide what type of structure you’d like to use and what type of business entity you want to own. There are many different options, and they can all have an impact on how that business runs and what steps you...
3 ways a judge can resolve a serious breach of contract issue
As a business owner or executive, you depend on your service providers and vendors to follow through with their contractual obligations to your company. Without the agreed-upon delivery of production materials or the right IT support, your company could struggle to...
5 reasons to hire an Ohio liquor lawyer
If your business wants to sell beer, wine, or spirits, you will quickly learn that alcoholic beverage laws in Ohio are complex. And it can be even more challenging to deal with the Division of Liquor Control, the Liquor Control Commission, and the Attorney General....
Do you need a partnership agreement?
If you’re starting a new business with a partner, there’s a good chance that this is someone that you have known for some time. Maybe they are a family member or a close friend, and the two of you have been talking about starting a business. Maybe there’s someone that...
Is a cross-purchase agreement right for your business?
When you’re in business with one or more partners, you all likely want the business to continue to run smoothly and successfully if you lose a partner to incapacitation or death. A cross-purchase agreement can help you do that. A cross-purchase agreement is a buy-sell...
Creating enforceable business contracts
Your business contracts are a reflection of how you operate your company. From establishing your responsibilities to your employees to providing a reliable timeline for services, your contracts enable your company to make business predictable. When the other party...
Hurley Law Represents Seller of National Auto Body Repair Business
Hurley Law recently advised the seller in the sale of a national auto body repair franchise territory. The deal included all of the business assets along with the real estate. The Hurley Law team successfully negotiated with the buyer and their lender to structure the...
3 ways succession planning protects the business you own
Estate planning is an important step for every adult to take. Those with dependents like children and spouses have more of an incentive than the average person to estate plan, but there are others who need to make plans even more. Those who own businesses may have...