Contracts

You’re a valuable employee, with a skill set that doesn’t come easily – so your employer wants to keep you on their team. As an incentive, they’ve offered you a retention agreement. A retention agreement is a legally binding contract that limits your ability to act...

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legally enforceable in Ohio. As such, it’s important to understand what you are getting yourself into before putting pen to paper. You do not want to commit to a legally binding agreement that is not in your best interests. Here...

Specific tips for negotiating an employment contract are available. Knowing these can help you achieve the desired outcome. Here, you will find the top tips for negotiating an employment contract successfully.  1. Understanding your value Before entering negotiations,...

Whether you are renegotiating your current deal, or attending interviews to work for a new company, it’s important that you obtain an employment contract that you are happy with. How can you negotiate the best possible deal? Negotiating an executive compensation...

When you sign a rental agreement on a commercial property, you want to make sure that you get what you’re paying for – and that means paying close attention to your contract and any use clauses. A “use” clause in a commercial real estate contract basically sets the...

Disputes among partners can arise for various reasons. They can often lead to strained relations and legal battles. The nature of partnership disputes is diverse, but specific issues frequently emerge as the primary catalysts for conflict. Understanding some of the...

Non-compete agreements are legal contracts between an employer and an employee or between two parties in a business transaction. They work by restricting an employee or party from engaging in certain competitive activities, such as working for a competing company or...

Any party involved in your business, be they employees, partners, shareholders, suppliers or clients, should sign contracts. This ensures you and the other party are protected. However, disputes relating to contracts may arise in the future. A party may breach a term...

You can conflict with any party involved in your business, including customers. It's crucial to satisfy your customers, but mistakes can happen, and you can find yourself in a dispute with one, which can potentially lead to a lawsuit. The following are three factors...

Some employers require employees to sign a contract before they’re allowed to start working. These contracts are often comprehensive documents that outline the duties and responsibilities for both parties. If you’re asked to sign an employment contract, you must...