Defenses to breach of contract claims
wickadmin2022-08-16T23:16:31+00:00If you’ve been sued for breach of contract, first, I’m sorry, and second, please know that it is really important [...]
Trademark and unfair competition
wickadmin2022-02-02T15:31:36+00:00I’ve been working with lots of folks on registering trademarks and I thought I’d give you a glimpse of what [...]
Are you compliant with the Home Solicitation Sales Act?
wickadmin2021-10-20T17:24:35+00:00Handymen or handyfolks, contractors, folks who engage in any type of home repair work — This applies to YOU. The [...]
Four types of intellectual property
wickadmin2021-09-22T17:40:16+00:00This is the first in a three-part series of posts about Intellectual property. Intellectual property (“IP”) is property that is [...]
Funding your business – The friends and family investment round
Yasmine Robles2021-07-20T17:27:23+00:00It’s exciting to find ways to fund your business. Here’s how you can do it the right way and not [...]
Common reasons why businesses get sued
Yasmine Robles2021-07-20T17:33:05+00:00If you are a business owner and you’ve never had the pleasure of being sued, or suing someone else, then, [...]
Are your business practices violating consumer laws?
wickadmin2021-07-21T17:37:59+00:00In part one of a two-part series on consumer laws, we discussed the Consumer Sales practices Act (“CSPA”) and reviewed, generally, some rules that businesses should follow to have their best shot at keeping compliant under the CSPA. However, because the CSPA is technical and nuanced and its application is somewhat complicated and very fact driven, it is typically necessary to consult with an attorney to make sure you are protected. If that option is out of reach, one way to get familiar is to seek guidance at the Ohio Attorney General’s website.
Don’t ignore consumer law and find yourself on the wrong side of a Consumer Sales Practices Act lawsuit
wickadmin2021-07-21T17:44:39+00:00Why you need to understand the Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”) The CSPA is a series of laws that set forth many requirements that suppliers must follow in most commercial transactions.
Litigation – what you can expect, Part II
wickadmin2021-07-21T17:49:46+00:00In Part I of Litigation – what you can expect, we discussed the first two phases of litigation, which are pleadings and discovery. The next two phases of litigation are dispositive motions and preparation for trial prep / trial.
Litigation – what you can expect
wickadmin2021-07-21T17:53:15+00:00Whether it is you bringing the lawsuit or whether you are the one being sued and finding yourself defending allegations in court, there are certain things you should understand and expect.