Every great small business starts with an idea: Whether it’s a service you provide or goods you sell, beginning the path of entrepreneurship is exciting. You probably have a to-do list a mile long, and business law or legal issues are probably not the first thing on your mind. And the thought of the additional…
When a client of ours was unlawfully terminated from the medical practice where he worked in Lima, he turned to John Gonzales, a partner at The Behal Law Group, for help. John filed suit to recover the money our client was due as a result of the practice terminating him without giving him 60 days…
The world of social media is continually evolving. Whether or not you are active on sites like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you can’t escape the influence – and presence – of social media. But there are limits to these digital platforms. Here are some things everyone needs to know about using social media from the …
The state of Ohio, like many other states in recent years, is poised to legalize medical marijuana on Sept. 8. So, what does this mean for employment law? If you are in the workforce, chances are you had to take – and pass – a drug test. It’s been standard practice in business settings for…
If you are looking for a commercial lease or purchase this spring, you are likely already working with a commercial real estate agent. So, you might also be asking yourself, do I REALLY need a real estate attorney? After all, it’s an added expense and you are likely already working within a budget. However, a…
No one gets married expecting to one day divorce, but the fact is, it’s a common occurrence. Hiring a divorce lawyer isn’t easy. But, it’s necessary if you and your spouse have decided to split up. Hiring a divorce lawyer is a big step. After all, this person will be guiding you though one of…
Your 40s are a busy time. You probably are well into your career. Maybe you have a family. It’s also a time when people tend to start having to care for or lose their parents, meaning you need to know about probate law. Probate law is something most people simply don’t think about until the…
John Gonzales and Jack D’Aurora recently produced a podcast on arbitration that is available on this website. One of the issues they covered is the difficulty in overcoming a properly drafted arbitration agreement. A recent appellate court decision emphasizes the point in a case concerning a car purchase. Dissatisfied with the car he purchased, the…
Our firm represented a retired dentist who had sold his practice to a younger dentist. About a year after the transaction closed, the buyer alleged that our client had misrepresented the practice’s finances and patient base. Because the purchase agreement included an arbitration clause, the case was presented to an arbiter, and a decision was…
The Ohio Supreme Court recently rendered a decision that concerns First Amendment rights in an unusual setting—sexual relations. The case concerned a statute that prohibits someone who knows he has the HIV virus from engaging in sex without first disclosing that fact to the other person. It’s a felony to violate the statute. Orlando Battista…
