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Trade Secret Trouble: A Practical Guide to Protecting (and Suing Over) Confidential Business Info in Ohio

To protect Ohio trade secrets, show they have independent economic value and that you used reasonable secrecy measures. Lock in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), role-based access, Multi-Factor Authorization (MFA), data encryption, and documented training. Align policies with the Ohio Uniform Trade Section Act (OUTSA), track access logs, and conduct regular audits. If misappropriation, act fast: preserve […]

The Ohio Business Owner’s Contract Checklist (Before You Sign Anything)

Before you sign, identify parties with full legal names, authority, and addresses. Define scope, deliverables, milestones, acceptance tests, and change control: lock pricing, invoicing cadence, late fees, and dispute steps. Set IP ownership, licenses, confidentiality, warranties, limits of liability, and mutual indemnities. Specify term, renewal windows, termination, cure, and shift duties. Choose Ohio law, venue, […]

Ohio Personal Injury Deadlines (2025): Statutes of Limitations & Can’t-Miss Exceptions

In Ohio, most personal injury claims expire in two years; medical malpractice claims can be as short as one year from the date of discovery or notice. Product liability is typically 2 years; defamation is 1 year; property damage is 2 years. Tolling may apply for minors, incompetency, concealment, or when defendants leave Ohio. Filing […]

Non-Competes & Non-Solicits in Ohio: What Employers Should Know

In Ohio, you enforce non-competes and non-solicits only if they’re reasonable and protect legitimate interests. Tailor scope to the role, limit duration (often 6–24 months), and match geography to where the employee actually competed. Use confidentiality and non-solicit clauses where a full non-compete isn’t needed. Provide valid consideration—offers, raises, or promotions—and document assent. Include severability […]

How Ohio’s 51% Comparative Fault Rule Can Shrink (or Sink) Your Settlement

Ohio’s 51% comparative fault rule can slash your payout—or erase it—if an insurer pushes your fault above 50%. You must move quickly: preserve dashcam footage, telematics data, 911 audio recordings, and photos; verify witness vantage points; and challenge the adjuster's spin with timelines and impact geometry. Limit recorded statements, demand the full claim file, and […]

Dissolving (or Reinstating) an Ohio LLC: Steps, Fees, and Timeline

To dissolve or reinstate an Ohio LLC, follow Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706. Get member approval per your operating agreement, adopt a dissolution resolution, wind up assets, and notify creditors with a claims deadline. File the Certificate of Dissolution or Reinstatement paperwork with the Secretary of State, ensuring names/dates are aligned, and attach creditor and […]

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