When elderly or vulnerable individuals suddenly change their estate plans, family members often wonder whether the decision was truly voluntary. Undue influence — the improper pressure that overpowers someone's free will — is one of the most contested issues in trust...
Signing a commercial lease is a significant financial commitment. Ohio law generally does not provide commercial tenants with the same statutory protections that residential renters receive. Landlords often negotiate terms that can significantly affect your operating...
You made a decision that your partner reluctantly agreed to. However, they later overrode that decision without your consent. Can they do that? Do they have legal authority to do it? Can you consider it a breach of contract? Learning how Ohio law defines the roles and...
Saying no to a partner is hard, but saying yes to a bad offer is worse. How do you know if a buyout deal is actually worth taking? In Ohio, you must look at the numbers and the rules before you make your choice. Here is how you can tell if an offer is right for you....
Your lawyer must give you honest, faithful legal support. A conflict of interest happens when your lawyer puts another client, a former client or their own personal needs ahead of your case. Under legal standards, an attorney must turn down a case or step down if...
When a Cleveland business partnership breaks down, corporate holdings instantly become a battleground. Many owners mistakenly assume everything splits down the middle. Under Ohio law, property division depends entirely on structural agreements, funding sources and...
A business deal often begins with a simple conversation. You and the other party talk through the price, the schedule and the scope of the work, and you may even shake hands before anyone drafts a single page. Once the parties begin drafting a formal contract, you...
Under Ohio law, legal malpractice claims generally carry a one-year filing period, but that clock may start at different times depending on the facts. Ohio also has a separate four-year cutoff for many legal malpractice claims, so waiting too long can put your claim...
If you suspect that a former employee, competitor, vendor or business partner has misappropriated your trade secrets, you need to act fast to protect your business interests. Unlike many other business disputes, trade secret cases involve assets whose value depends...
Business litigation can take many months to resolve. Once a business files a petition requesting a hearing in court, it can take weeks, if not months, for the company to actually have its day in court. It may take even longer for a judge to return their final ruling...