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 by law to…
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Bank Covenants: Make Sure You Know What You Are Getting Into

I’m sure you have all heard or seen by now, the lending world has changed. As many of our business clients meet with their lenders we thought it was a good time to remind them that their loan…
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Has Your Business Registered for the Ohio Use Tax Amnesty: Is it Right for You?

Most businesses are familiar with Ohio sales tax, but many are unaware of a related tax, use tax. Use tax is imposed on the storage, use or other consumption of property or services in Ohio. A…
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Be Sure Your Interests Are Protected Before Signing an Oil or Gas Lease

With the recent oil and gas finds in eastern Ohio as to the Marcellus and Utica shale, the rush to tie up oil and gas rights in these areas has greatly intensified. There are a number of items that…
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New Tax Act May Impact Rental and Trust Income

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 created a new 3.8% Medicare tax on passive investment income of higher earners. Higher earners are those taxpayers with a modified adjusted…
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Thinking of Selling Your Business? Ask Yourself These Five Key Questions First

We often hear from business owners once they’ve already met with their potential buyer, but it is important to talk with your business attorney long before you begin discussions with a potential…
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