(Or… How ransom demands are killing my profession) (Or… Yes, I really did just receive this letter)[1] I received a demand letter recently from a new local law firm…
In an effort to protect their bottom lines, business owners give much consideration to the costs of running their day-to-day operations. As part of this consideration, business owners often pay…
The Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce AM Learning Series brings together a group of subject matter experts to moderate a lively discussion and address questions each month. The June discussion…
Companies can fall into a myriad of employment-related traps. This article identifies ten critical employment law issues and provides best practices for addressing these issues. Did you know we offer…
Accelerate your Business Growth with Diane Helbig is a podcast designed to help small business owners, salespeople, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the various aspects of business success. Gertsburg Law Firm…
The majority of successful family businesses in the United States are closely-held corporations: private (not publicly traded) companies with a limited number of shareholders holding the controlling share of corporate…
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to either mediation or arbitration, which provide alternatives to litigation. ADR, by comparison to traditional litigation, can sometimes be a less expensive, less risky means…
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…
How is an S-Corp different than other LLCs? In this brief talk with attorney Gene Friedman, find out why operating agreements, proper loan documentation, and shareholder salaries are so important,…
This is the second in a series of articles about the new Medical Marijuana legislation in Ohio rolling out in 2018. Read Part I here. In our first article on…