Weston Hurd partner Walter “Scott” Lucas was a presenter at the Ohio State Bar Association seminar on Criminal Advocacy that was held on September 24 in Cleveland. The presentation titled, “Considerations in Preparing for Sentencing in Federal Cases,” focused on topics including: Facts & Statistics on Federal Sentencing Overview of Federal Sentencing Guidelines Sentencing Considerations […]
As you know, franchise valuations are, in most instances, at historic highs. For the seller it is a matter of obtaining their price and getting out “clean” without any type of continuing liability. For the buyer, it is generally obtaining a good opportunity and trying to eliminate as much, if not all, exposure from the […]
What are the implications for employers as a result of the Supreme Court’s recent same-sex marriage decision? One thing is clear: distinguishing between “marriage” and “same-sex marriage” is no longer permitted in light of the decision. Employment Implications of the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision – July
In this issue of “You Auto Know,” Bob Poklar discusses two scenarios. Scenario No. 1 – A vehicle is delivered to a daughter and her elderly mother. After a week the sales manager calls them and states that there is a problem with the paperwork and asks them to return to the dealership with the […]
While you’re busy growing your business, be sure to give some thought to protecting its future. Some points for owners of motor vehicle dealerships to consider in business succession planning. 2015 – YAK – Plan for Business Succession Now – February
The 130th Ohio General Assembly amended and substituted House Bill 318 to amend sections of Ohio law regarding the sale and display of motor vehicles. There are two important amendments addressed in Sections 4517.03(B)(1)(b) and (B)(1)(c) that motor vehicle dealers should be aware of. 2015 – YAK – Offsite Display Law – March
On February 12, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio held that professional negligence claims sounding in tort by owners against design firms is improper where the action is predicated on conduct arising out of a purported breach of contract and that the economic loss doctrine bars claims by owners […]
The new year is a good time to remind charities and their directors of the four basic fiduciary duties owed by a director to the charity in connection with serving on its board of directors: Duty of Care; Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Compliance, and Duty to Oversee Finances. 2015 – The Duties of Charity […]
Weston Hurd partner Walter “Scott” Lucas was a presenter at the Ohio State Bar Association seminar on Criminal Advocacy that was held on September 24 in Cleveland. The presentation titled, “Considerations in Preparing for Sentencing in Federal Cases,” focused on topics including:
As you know, franchise valuations are, in most instances, at historic highs. For the seller it is a matter of obtaining their price and getting out “clean” without any type of continuing liability. For the buyer, it is generally obtaining a good opportunity and trying to eliminate as much, if not all, exposure from the seller’s prior course in dealing in business. Any attorney well versed in handling asset purchase agreements knows that we have tried various strategies in order to avoid continuing liability or successor liability regarding unemployment compensation. The majority of strategies used to limit or eliminate workers’ compensation unemployment compensation liability were generally successful. However, it now appears that those days are gone.
2015 – You Auto Know! – Hidden Liability in Asset Purchase Agreements – August
What are the implications for employers as a result of the Supreme Court’s recent same-sex marriage decision? One thing is clear: distinguishing between “marriage” and “same-sex marriage” is no longer permitted in light of the decision. Employment Implications of the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision – July
In this issue of “You Auto Know,” Bob Poklar discusses two scenarios. Scenario No. 1 – A vehicle is delivered to a daughter and her elderly mother. After a week the sales manager calls them and states that there is a problem with the paperwork and asks them to return to the dealership with the vehicle. Scenario No. 2 – The F&I manager delivers a high performance vehicle that has been leased to a successful businessman. There is an unintentional mistake on the lease agreement regarding the mileage penalty.
2015 – You Auto Know! – Let’s Call the Police – May
While you’re busy growing your business, be sure to give some thought to protecting its future. Some points for owners of motor vehicle dealerships to consider in business succession planning. 2015 – YAK – Plan for Business Succession Now – February
The 130th Ohio General Assembly amended and substituted House Bill 318 to amend sections of Ohio law regarding the sale and display of motor vehicles. There are two important amendments addressed in Sections 4517.03(B)(1)(b) and (B)(1)(c) that motor vehicle dealers should be aware of. 2015 – YAK – Offsite Display Law – March
On February 12, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio held that professional negligence claims sounding in tort by owners against design firms is improper where the action is predicated on conduct arising out of a purported breach of contract and that the economic loss doctrine bars claims by owners against individual design professionals where the owner is not in privity of contract with the individual design professional. . . 2015 – Court Holds Economic Loss Doctrine Bars Owners from Holding Designers Personally Liable – February
The new year is a good time to remind charities and their directors of the four basic fiduciary duties owed by a director to the charity in connection with serving on its board of directors: Duty of Care; Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Compliance, and Duty to Oversee Finances. 2015 – The Duties of Charity Directors
