Many readers are likely familiar with non-compete agreements and understand they are valuable tools in retaining employees and preventing unfair competition. However, it's equally true they can be overused and abused, and rolled out in unnecessary circumstances. For example, the practice of Jimmy John's use...
Read MoreRead MoreThe Hazards of a “White Lie” At many different times in our busy lives we have been faced with completing an application for insurance (car, house, property) with its multitude of what appear to be ‘silly’ questions. Questions like, “How far from your property is the...
Read MoreRead MoreShelter in place closures orders have impacted numerous businesses throughout Ohio. While some may have been able to adapt or operate having been declared “essential” many others have been significantly impacted. A question for every impacted business is likely whether any relief may be available under the entities business...
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As individuals and businesses struggle to process and address the impact of the pandemic outbreak on their business, Ohio’s Legislature has come to the aid of individuals and businesses alike to buy them more time with regard to actions that must be taken by certain...
Read MoreRead MoreOr maybe you or your business bought property last year at a value below the Auditor’s recorded fair market value? If either of those circumstances apply, then you should be aware that the deadline to file Complaints is March 31, 2020. Updated real estate tax...
Read MoreRead MoreCommercial Speech Continues to Test the Limits of What Is Obscene, Immoral, or Subject to State Regulation A few months ago, my partner, Gerald McDonald wrote an article cautioning that potentially vulgar speech may quickly be materializing in much more prevalent commercial applications. The subject of...
Read MoreRead MoreDonald SchwellerAlan SchaefferAndrew StorarMike SandnerJames Kelleher We are pleased to announced that five of our attorneys have been selected as 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers as published in the Ohio Super Lawyer Magazine. Those selected include James W. Kelleher, Michael W. Sandner, Alan B. Schaeffer, Donald G....
Read MoreRead MoreThe Fifth Appellate District Affirms the Implied Duty to Act in Good Faith in Contract Matters It is well established in Ohio that “public policy dictates that every contract contains an implied duty for the parties to act in good faith and to deal fairly with each other.” Gator...
Read MoreRead MoreSubcontractor Dispute Highlights the Significance of Accurate Verbiage in a Construction Contract Between Two Subcontractors. For clients engaged in the construction field, the use of “pay-when-paid” and “pay-if-paid” provisions in construction contract documents is likely a common occurrence. However, a recent decision from the Summit County...
Read MoreRead MoreOhio Moves Forward with Licensing for Home Inspectors On January 4, 2019, Governor John Kasich signed into law Ohio’s New Home Inspection Act. Efforts to regulate home inspections, and require licensure for Ohio Home Inspectors has been ongoing for several years, but no legislation ever had...
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