Being involved in an accident is scary, overwhelming, and can cause a lot of questions. After an accident occurs, you may not know what to do or where to turn. While this is true, you can’t wait too long to act. Doing so may eliminate your ability ever to recover...
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Do You Need a Lawyer to Draft an Employee Handbook?
As your company grows and you add more employees, your exposure to employment related liability increases with each new hire. It also becomes increasingly difficult to assimilate new employees into your company culture as the number of people grow. An employee...
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...
Understanding the risks of slip-and-fall accidents
Perhaps you take every possible measure to keep yourself safe. You may opt not to drive so that you can avoid an accident. Potentially dangerous activities such as motocross or skateboarding may be off-limits for you. Despite your best efforts, there is simply no way...
How to deal with a dishonest executor
Usually, part of the duties of an executor involves safeguarding the assets and property of the deceased. But what if they turn rogue and start stealing from the estate? As a beneficiary, you are likely to be affected by their actions, especially if a significant...
Older adults need to plan now to pay for nursing home care
Preparing for retirement in Ohio requires careful planning. You have to have a realistic idea about where you live and what your costs will be. Most people plan their retirements with expectations that they will live at home with their spouse and potentially travel....
How to approach your parents about estate planning
Your parents have most likely been fully independent for many decades. Not only that, they will have provided for you and assisted you in obtaining your own independence. This can make the reality of their aging difficult to digest. You may question whether or not you...
Distracted drivers pose a serious safety threat
Although driving may feel like second nature to you, you likely still take every precaution to protect yourself and other road users. Unfortunately, no matter what actions you take, you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Research indicates that over one...
What you should know about Ohio’s new fireworks law
Ohioans who like to celebrate things with a bang have been required to stick to sparklers and a few other types of pyrotechnics. Fireworks haven’t been legal for consumer use in the state. That will change on July 1 thanks to a law signed in November by Gov. Mike...
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...


