If you own an Ohio business or are employed by one, it is a good idea to understand our state’s surveillance laws. Also, when there are no state-specific laws on the books, it defaults to federal surveillance and wiretapping laws. Ready to learn more about workplace...
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Proud Neighbors In Cincinnati
Year: 2022
Can you enforce a non-compete agreement?
Business owners everywhere are anxious about protecting their interests – and their market. The last thing that most companies can afford is for a former highly placed employee to strike out on their own in the same industry and steal away their customers. Can you...
3 options for family holidays after divorce
When the holidays happen after a divorce, it can be somewhat difficult for parents to know how to address it. They probably have a custody schedule, but it is likely based on their work schedule and the children’s school schedule. The holidays are very different, and...
Do you have a civil case against a rival company?
You’ve worked tirelessly for years to establish your company and brand. The corporate world can be ruthless but you’ve always tried to compete fairly with rival companies. Unfortunately, this has not been reciprocated and your rivals are resorting to unfair tactics....
Making sure your dress code doesn’t discriminate
As a business owner, one of your goals is to make sure that you avoid litigation when possible. You don’t want to be sued by your employees, you don’t want to be accused of discrimination or harassment and you just want things to go smoothly from a legal perspective....
When is a social media post considered defamatory?
These days, the fastest and often most powerful way to destroy someone’s reputation is by posting something negative or embarrassing about them on social media. Anyone can say virtually anything about another person whether it’s true or not. Social media sites...
Can you “take the Fifth” in a civil case?
Most people know that under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, people cannot be required to say anything to authorities or in court that would implicate them in a crime. That means if they’re on trial, they don’t have to be called to testify. What they may...
Elderly parents and the elephant in the room
A great number of adults worry about the pitfalls their elderly parents face when they continue to live independently in their own homes. Penn State University researchers conducted a study and learned that 77% of adults with living parents perceive their refusal to...
Do you understand the elements of insurance fraud?
Insurance agencies take their financial and business interests seriously. So much so that they devote a lot of time and resources to investigating claims before making compensation. Unfortunately, insurance fraud remains one of the major challenges insurance companies...
3 important steps to take if you want to fire an employee
You may have had specific expectations when you hired a new employee. Whether they were to fill a crucial role on your production line or assume a managerial role in a retail space, you wanted them to contribute to your business, rather than damage it. Unfortunately,...