A partnership, in the broad sense, is a business endeavor taken by two or more parties for profit. A partnership agreement, therefore, sets out the rights and duties for partners…
In 2017, The Gertsburg Law Firm hosted “A Brave New World: Strategic and Legal Issues for Today’s Non-Profit” at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio. This lunch-and-learn seminar included a presentation on…
It appears new cases of sexual harassment have been uncovered weekly—or daily—during the past few months. This trend testifies to a revolution in reporting workplace misconduct, which is itself part…
There may come a time in the life of your business where you need to enter a contract with someone under the age of eighteen. In the eyes of the…
If your business operates a brick-and-mortar store – a commercial storefront, a share-space, even a kiosk – your space is your livelihood. If your business is real estate leasing, your…
Wise employers invest in human capital, and valuable employees with in-demand skills can be found the world over. Your next key employee might hail from Akron, Ohio or Belgium –…
Property disputes, generally speaking, are not “exciting” news. They can be challenging, and often require quite a bit of paperwork and documentation, but in the end, both parties reach a…
From an employee’s perspective who may not be doing the job to his or her greatest potential, a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) often means the first step in being fired….
In February 2017, a woman named Susan Fowler published a blog post about her time at Uber, the ride sharing company. Her story was about sexual harassment, and to say…
Imagine, if you will, that you are a shareholder in a company called Amalgamated Widgets, Inc. Over the last three quarters, you’ve seen a considerable drop in the company’s revenue…



