How the Blue Pencil Doctrine Can Save Your Contract If you’re a business owner in Ohio, you likely rely on contracts like non-competes, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and non-solicitation clauses to protect your business relationships and intellectual property. But if those clauses are drafted too broadly (or poorly) they may be deemed unenforceable in court. That’s […]
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Legal Differences, Business Risks, and How to Structure the Role You Actually Want Hiring someone to work for your business isn’t just a question of “who”—it’s also a question of how. Whether you classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor carries major legal, financial, and operational consequences. And […]
Does Your Privacy Policy Go Far Enough? U.S. and International Laws You Shouldn’t Ignore In a global economy where data flows across borders in milliseconds, privacy compliance isn’t just a legal checkbox, it’s a reputational and operational imperative. For U.S.-based businesses, especially those serving online audiences, knowing how to draft a legally compliant privacy policy […]
AI and Contracts: Why You Need Waiver and Limitation of Liability Provisions for AI Tools If your business develops, licenses, or integrates AI tools (in software, content generation, or automated services, for example) your contracts need to address risk head-on. That starts with clear waiver and limitation of liability provisions specifically tailored for AI-driven uncertainty. […]
How to Recession-Proof Your Business with Smart Legal Strategies Economic downturns don’t send invitations; they arrive unannounced, disrupt your cash flow, and test the resilience of your business model. But while recessions are unpredictable, your business’s response doesn’t have to be. With the right legal strategies in place, you can position your company to absorb […]
Starting a Private Practice: FAQs for Healthcare Providers Opening your own private practice is a major milestone for any healthcare professional. Whether you’re a dentist, physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed therapist, owning your practice allows greater autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to shape your care model around your values. But launching a practice also means […]
Starting a Business With Your Spouse? Here Are Some Things to Consider Starting a business with your spouse can be a rewarding way to turn your shared vision into reality. However, mixing personal and professional relationships also introduces complexities that can affect both your marriage and your business. Establishing clear safeguards upfront helps ensure your […]
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 […]
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 […]
