Independent Contractors: Employees by Another Name?

Earlier this year, both Houses of Congress introduced the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act. This new legislation is intended to target employers who misclassify employees as independent…
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Electronic Transaction: Are you Covered?

As use of the internet and e-mail in business has become commonplace, so has the electronic transaction. However, entering electronic transactions has both its pros and cons.  The pros are…
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Social Liability: The Legal Dangers of Social Networking

The use of social media, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, to market businesses creates a number of unique liability concerns. While no laws currently exist specifically regarding social media…
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New Gift Card Laws Take Effect

Until now, general use prepaid cards, gift certificates and store gift cards have been regulated by a diverse web of state laws. However, on August 22, 2010, new federal legislation took effect…
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Top Five Issues to Consider When Purchasing or Selling Real Estate

When purchasing or selling real estate, there are multiple issues you will want to consider. Many times a boilerplate agreement provided by a broker or realtor does not cover all of the issues,…
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Not an Option: Updating Your Corporate Minute Book

It’s the law, plain and simple. All Ohio corporations are required to conduct annual Board of Directors and Shareholders meetings and keep a record of the minutes. Besides being required…
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