Starting Your Private Practice in Ohio: A Legal Guide for Healthcare Professionals Introduction: Why Legal Planning Is Critical for Your New Practice Starting your own private practice is a major milestone. Whether you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, a dentist, or another type of healthcare professional, launching a practice in Ohio means shifting from a worker […]
Power Couples in Business: What Married Co-Founders Need to Know About Launching a Company Starting a business with your spouse can be one of the most rewarding (and complex) things you do together. You already share a home, finances, and a life. Now you’re sharing a brand, a mission, and a legal structure. Whether you’re […]
How to Respond to a Higbee & Associates Copyright Infringement Letter If you’ve received a copyright infringement demand letter from Higbee & Associates, you’re not alone. This California-based law firm is known for sending mass claims on behalf of photographers, artists, and image licensing companies; and their letters often come with a high-dollar settlement demand, […]
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 […]
What Do I Do If Someone Steals My Content or Brand? In today’s digital marketplace, your content, branding, and creative output are some of your most valuable business assets. But with fast-moving online platforms and easy access to digital tools, it’s easier than ever for others to copy your work—sometimes unknowingly, sometimes deliberately. Whether you’re […]
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 […]
