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Should I Get My Severance Agreement Reviewed?
October 1st, 2024
Many people think a severance agreement is straightforward: their employer is paying them to peacefully walk away after the termination of their employment. But this oversimplification can have far-reaching consequences. Many severance agreements con…
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Categories: Employment and Labor Law
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Corporate Transparency Act
September 5th, 2024
The new Corporate Transparency Act requires that entities report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial...
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Categories: Business and Corporate Law
Updated FLSA Overtime Rule
July 17th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule on April 23, 2024, titled, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees.” The Rule raises the standard salary level…
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What are the Basic Types of Business Structures (or Entities) in Ohio?
June 11th, 2024
If you are starting a new business in Ohio, it is important to understand the different types of business entities available, which Ohio business entity structure is right for your business, and the short-term and long-term effects of certain entity…
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Ownership, Shareholder, And Partnership Disputes: 5 Common Causes Of Action In Litigation
May 2nd, 2024
Business ownership disputes can arise when people with a financial interest in a business disagree about the direction the company is taking or how decisions are being made, or have concerns about accounting methods or how profits are being distribut…
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Categories: Business and Corporate Law
FMLA and ADA Compliance: Avoiding Employment Litigation
April 1st, 2024
When employees are sick, have a disability, or request leave to support their family, employers must ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Determining when and how these laws apply…
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Legal Advice and Representation for Entrepreneurs
March 26th, 2024
RKPT’s business and corporate lawyers proudly represent business owners at all stages: Entrepreneurs and startups that need help choosing the correct business entity, registering their business, and drafting operating agreements. Established busine…
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Ohio Non-Compete Agreement Litigation: Should I Litigate or Negotiate?
October 11th, 2023
A non-compete agreement is a restrictive covenant that allows a company to protect legitimate business interests by restricting a worker’s employment activities after an employment relationship ends. To be enforceable, restrictions placed on an…
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Does My Small Business Need an Employee Handbook?
June 15th, 2023
Businesses are not required to have an employee handbook. But an employee handbook or company policy manual can provide many legal and non-legal benefits and help a company avoid costly and time-consuming lawsuits. What Is an Employee Handbook? A com…
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How to Plan for and Survive a Business Dissolution
May 17th, 2023
Business relationships and marriages share many similarities. They both begin with a spark of passion and optimistic ideas for the future. Effective communication is essential for their success, and they inevitably encounter periods of highs and lows…
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Categories: Business Representation and Transactions