A forum selection clause is often included in an agreement in order to specify where any later dispute regarding the agreement must be litigated. In a recent decision, a federal magistrate judge in Ohio denied a defendant’s...more
In connection with the purchase of a family-owned business, the buyer may seek a non-compete agreement from the selling owners and certain family member employees. Such agreements are intended to protect the buyer from a...more
Owners of closely-held businesses, including family-owned companies, often agree to restrict the owners’ ability to later transfer their ownership interests to third parties. Such restrictions prevent one owner from selling...more