Whether you’re preparing to sell your business, attempting to attract an investor, or want to qualify for a higher business loan, you want to do everything you can to add value to your business to put yourself in the best position possible. Secure Your Workers with Employment and Contractor Agreements One of the first things […]
If you are considering bringing in a business partner, there are some steps that you should consider taking to protect yourself and the business as a whole. What to Consider When Adding a New Business Partner You’ve got to be careful when you bring on a new business partner. Another person with authority means added […]
Benjamin Franklin famously said that “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The documents you create and use for your business should be reviewed by an attorney to prevent legal and financial issues later. In this article, Daniel Ross will discuss a couple of reasons why having an attorney review your business […]
Daniel Ross and Associates is here to help Northeast Ohio business owners manage the legal aspects of their company. Whether you have a new or existing business, having proper contracts in place is essential. Our team is here to ensure your contracts represent your business and cover you from potential risk. Business Contract Basics Get […]
How To Properly Dissolve A Company There may come a day when your business must close its doors. Every business owner dreams of a generational company that can be passed on, but the reality is that many fail. You can find statistics floating around the internet of business failure rates, anywhere from 80-96% within the […]
Medical marijuana has made a surreptitious entrance in the state of Ohio. First coming up for vote in 2015 and being struck down, then being written into law the following year, the true shape and breadth of the Ohio marijuana industry are only now coming to light. So what can we expect of Ohio’s most […]
Previously, we introduced alternative dispute resolution and reviewed the approach to mandatory mediation clauses in business contracts. Arbitration is, of course, the other main body of ADR. And like mediation, arbitration can be written into a business contract in hopes of avoiding litigation and streamlining the resolution process. But mandatory arbitration has its own pitfalls […]
Dispute resolution has a favorite son, and despite Americans’ litigious nature, it’s not the courtroom. Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, is a combination of the informal mechanisms of mediation and arbitration which provide an alternative to trial and alleviate much of the burden on the U.S. court system. The already overwhelmed judicial system has thoroughly […]
In our last article on the marijuana industry, we discussed the risks of doing business and why many just say, “no.” The obvious counterpoint to playing it safe is the untapped potential of a promising industry still in its infancy. It’s much like a new-age gold rush, where buying in means betting on green states […]
You may not notice it, but there’s a standoff escalating around us. It involves vast amounts of money, drugs, culture, illness and health. State by state, the lines of alliance are being constantly redrawn around perhaps the biggest emergent industry of this generation. Marijuana has become sanctioned across a growing number of states, dominoing out […]
