Many homeowners feel much safer having work done on their house by contractors that are registered, insured, and bonded. But how valuable are these bonds and insurance? Will they actually…
Whether you are considering starting a franchise, or are currently running one, you’ll want to review the nuances of managing employees. In this brief legal talk with attorney Chris Zirke,…
This is the seventh installment of our series on Ohio’s consumer laws, designed to raise awareness of a part of business owner’s potential pitfalls of these laws and how they…
This is the sixth installment of our series on Ohio’s consumer laws, designed to raise awareness of a part of business owner’s potential pitfalls of these laws and how they…
This is the fifth installment of our series on Ohio’s consumer laws, designed to raise awareness of a part of business owner’s potential pitfalls of these laws and how they…
Any potential franchisee will want to listen in on this brief chat with GLF’s newest attorney, Chris Zirke. Learn about the factors to consider when deciding whether to buy a…
Medical marijuana has made a surreptitious entrance in the state of Ohio. First coming up for a vote in 2015 and being struck down, then being written into law the…
A plumbing company, a mechanist, and a landscaper are all down on their luck. It sounds like the beginning of an excellent “dad joke?” But these companies reported symptoms of…
A couple of years ago, I met with a small business that was considering hiring its first general counsel. This company had grown over 15 years and had reached an…
In a previous article for this blog titled “Fortifying Your Customer Contracts”, Max Julian identified the terms and conditions that should be included in a well-thought-out contract, including dispute resolution…



