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Nov. 27, 2024
Cybersecurity breaches can pose a significant threat to businesses, leading to financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences. In Ohio, it's crucial for businesses to have a clear understanding of the legal steps they should take when facing a cybersecurity incident.
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Dissolving a business partnership can be as complex and nuanced as starting one. At Duwel Law, we've spent the last 50 years helping business owners protect their interests and gathered valuable insights along the way.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024
In Ohio, as in many states, tortious interference is recognized as a legal claim that arises when one party unlawfully interferes with the contractual or business relationships of another party.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024
The law aims to protect businesses and consumers by prohibiting deceptive and unfair practices. This includes, but is not limited to, false advertising, trademark infringement, and unauthorized use of trade secrets.
Read MoreJan. 30, 2024
Investments are important for financial growth and stability; however, the world of securities is not always as straightforward as it seems. Unfortunately, it can also be a playground for fraudulent activities.
Read MoreDec. 18, 2023
We understand. Becoming entangled in legal disputes can feel like venturing into uncharted territory – it's intimidating, stressful, and often complex. Whether you're an individual facing a personal disagreement or a business caught in a contractual dispute, it can seem like a mountainous challenge.
Read MoreNov. 15, 2023
Starting a business is always both exciting and intimidating. Even though there is plenty of information on business formation available online, it can be too overwhelming to get started on the right foot.
Read MoreOct. 17, 2023
When two or more parties or entities are involved in a transaction, contracts are often established to outline the terms and conditions of the agreement. The contract helps describe the responsibilities and contractual obligations of each party to the agreement.
Read MoreSept. 14, 2023
Running a business opens up the owner or owners to civil liabilities. If a customer slips and is injured on your premises, you could be liable for personal injury. If you fail to deliver on a contractual arrangement, you could find yourself in court over breach of contract. Employees too may even sue you for violations of their rights, perhaps for discrimination or retaliation.
Read MoreAug. 28, 2023
If you’re an employee who is pregnant or looking to adopt a child, there are programs that will allow leave time for the birth or adoption. Depending on the size of the business for which you work, different federal and state laws may apply. The grandaddy of all these laws is the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but an employer must have 50 or more employees on the payroll within a 75-mile radius to fall under FMLA’s umbrella.
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