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When Work Becomes a Family Affair

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At first, it sounds like a dream: hiring your cousin to help with marketing, bringing your sister on as a partner, or giving your son-in-law a “small stake” in the business. It feels easy, natural, and trust-based. But...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Should Your Family-Owned Business Include a Forum Selection Clause in its Agreements?

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

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Conflict Issues In The Sale Of Closely Held Businesses - Tensions Among Family Members

IN BRIEF - The sale of a family business or any business with multiple owners creates potential conflicts among the owners as well as potential issues for the attorney representing the sellers. Among these issues are...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

If You Expect to Work in the Family-Owned Business for Life, Be Sure to Get It in Writing

Family-owned businesses often employ multiple family members. Even if there is an expectation that employment will continue indefinitely, the company and the family member employees both usually reserve the right, explicitly...more

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