Starting a Business in Ohio: Choosing the Right Business Entity
October 15, 2026
Each year, entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality, but many are unsure where to begin or which business structure best
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Wedding Vendor Contracts: Protecting Couples, Businesses, & The Big Day
June 25, 2026
Wedding season is underway, and across Ohio, from vineyard venues to urban reception halls, vendors and couples are exchanging deposits,
Planning the Exit: Maximizing Value Before, During, & After the Sale
May 7, 2026
For many business owners, the sale of a company is a once-in-a-lifetime liquidity event; one that, without the right planning,
Tax Talk: Artists, Entertainers, and Musicians
March 26, 2026
The IRS and state departments of taxation have started to crackdown on unreported income from artists, entertainers, and musicians. As
Perfecting Security Interests in Digital Assets: Navigating UCC Options in 2026
February 26, 2026
A number of options exist for clients, ranging from individuals and DeFi entities to more traditional businesses, including banks, to
Businesses & Artificial Intelligence: Avoiding Hidden Risks
February 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) has moved far beyond a behind-the-scenes efficiency tool. Today, it touches marketing, customer service, finance, hiring, pricing,
Why McCarthy Lebit Is Right for Your Small Business
May 29, 2025
We Get It. We Really Do. Small Business Ownership can be incredibly rewarding. Few people know the satisfaction of growing
Planning for Business Succession
February 20, 2025
Lower-middle market businesses are the runway for the American dream, providing entrepreneurs with a route to financial independence and long-term
Status of Life Insurance Funded Buy/Sell Agreements After Connelly?
July 18, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Connelly v. United States. Justice Thomas, writing
Legal Strategies to Avoid Disputes in Family Owned-Businesses
May 16, 2024
Despite their best intentions, owners of family-owned businesses frequently develop differences of opinions about compensation, day-to-day operations, leadership, financing, disposition