“Audit” is a dirty word; for most, it conjures up the image of agents of a faceless bureaucracy rifling through the most intimate details of their lives. For business owners,…
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THE LAW IN REAL TERMS “The Law in Real Terms” series is dedicated to bringing some common sense to the table in all things legal, and making the law practical…
This is the first in a series of blog discussions about Ohio’s consumer laws. The blogs are designed to raise awareness of a part of business owner’s potential pitfalls of…
Attorney-client privilege is almost universally regarded as one of the oldest (and strongest) legal protections in existence. As far back as Ancient Rome, the privilege has barred attorneys from testifying…
Anyone who thinks that names don’t matter has either never named a child or never named a business or service. While names can be changed, choosing the right one the…
We recently wrote about the difficulties of choosing the right name for your business (or product) and how names in the business world are critical to the success of your…
Filing an S corp election carries many advantages (primarily avoiding two-stage tax on income). If you’ve never considered filing for S corp status before, here’s a quick recap: S corporations…
Like many legal matters that affect your business, foreign qualifications are a minor matter that can have major ramifications. While “foreign qualifications” sounds like something you don’t have to worry…
Advertising is a necessary evil for any business that wants to stay competitive, but your campaign could pave the way to legal action if you’re not careful. Truth in advertising…
The first and best way to avoid personal liability for business debt is to form an appropriate business entity; you are fully responsible for any business debt incurred in a…
