To Minimize Strife Over Wage Laws, Watch the Clock
October 15, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
As the clock draws near to quitting time in many industries and offices around the Valley, employees are watching the clock for the end of what is often a long hard work day.
Occasionally, however, their employers are not paying as much attention...
Promptness, Care Drive Best Results After Car Accident
October 01, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
Nationally, there are approximately six million or more motor vehicle crashes each year. Each of these collisions involves one or more legal issues.
Under the specific facts of the accident, the issues of law may be well-established and...
Look Carefully at Issues, Numbers Behind Financials
September 15, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
Valuation is critical when considering the acquisition of a company. Most valuation methods used to determine the value of a business are based, at least to some extent, on information contained in the target company’s financial statements.
But...
Optimize Your Position For Collecting On Debts
September 01, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
In a challenging economy, small business owners need to make the most of every opportunity to collect what they are owed.
Fortunately, several state and federal laws allow for practical steps that can put business owners in a stronger position.
But to...
Laws Shed Some Light On Education Choices
August 15, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
School choice and the concept of taxpayer funds being directed to non-public schools has become a huge political issue at all levels of the government.
But the application of public funds and the reasonable regulation of education by the state...
Consider These Steps To Limit Premises Liability
August 01, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
A customer injures herself after falling on the slippery tile in your public restroom. A delivery man trips on the steps leading into your show room. A vendor hurts his back when the conference room chair collapses.
Are you legally...
Does Your Business Honor Employees Serving in Military?
July 15, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
With the war in Iraq in its fifth year and the war in Afghanistan in its seventh year, more and more civilian employees are being called into active military duty. This translates into more employers losing employees to the military and...
New Twists Make Family Leave Law More Challenging
July 01, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act continues to plague “covered employers” with its nuances.
Recent amendments applicable to members of the United States Armed Forces may complicate matters even further.
In general, covered employers are...
Molder’s Lien Provides Tool to Collect Debt
June 15, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
If you are in a business that either makes tooling and molds, or manufactures products for a customer using tooling and molds, Ohio law gives you special protection to make sure you get paid for your efforts.
Commonly known as the “molder’s lien law,”...
Business Structures Sport Benefits, Limits
June 01, 2008
(Originally published in The Business Journal)
The structure of a company can determine control of the business, frequency and amounts of income distributions, tax consequences, personal liability and more. So choosing the form of a new or existing business is very important.
Below is a brief...
