NJ COURT DISMISSES TOWN’S CLAIM AGAINST ZONING BOARD FOR LACK OF STANDING
All Zoning Boards have the authority to issue variances to any applicant it deems has satisfied the required criteria for the variance. The typical …
Landlord’s Prohibited From Billing Tenants More Than Actual Cost of Consulting Lawyer
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Consumer Fraud Attorney New Jersey Law dictates that attorney’s fees may not be shared with non-attorneys. This …
NJ Zoning Law Requires Proper Notice Be Given In All Cases of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Zoning Attorney New Jersey Zoning Law has strict requirements that all townships must abide by when they …
NJ Court Upholds Commercial Lease Provision Justifying Early Termination by Landlord
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Landlord & Tenant Attorney Commercial Leases are often among the most complex contracts. They often contain numerous …
DRUG POSSESSION IN A CAR
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a Municipal Court Attorney Under New Jersey law, no operator of a motor vehicle is allowed to knowingly possess …
Installation of a Complex Computer System Not Considered a Transaction That Falls Under The Consumer Fraud Act
The Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) provides protection for many NJ consumers when dealing with the sales of real estate and merchandise. The Act provides …
MAJORITY OWNERS OF NEW JERSEY LLCS OWE FIDUCIARY DUTY OF LOYALTY TO OTHERS IN THE BUSINESS
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey LLC Attorney Limited Liability Companies have become increasingly popular in New Jersey throughout the last decade. …
Call it Eminent Domain or Condemnation, the End Result is the same: A Property Owner Gets Compensation for a State “Taking”
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Condemnation Lawyer When a municipality, county or the state government of New Jersey takes aim at …
LANDLORD MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT GROUNDS TO EVICT TENANT
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Landlord/Tenant Attorney Unfortunately, disputes arise every day between landlords and tenants. Sometimes these disputes escalate to the …
IMPORTANCE OF CONSULTING A NJ CONTRACT LAWYER TO AVOID DISPUTES IN THE FUTURE
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Contract Lawyer Contacting an NJ Contract Lawyer will definitely help save you from a lot of …
IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING PROTECTS NEW JERSEY CONSUMERS FROM FRAUD
By Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Fraud Attorney One of the most important laws in New Jersey businesses is that which is known as …
PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES IN NEW JERSEY
Partnership Disputes are fairly common in the world of business. Trade secrets, embezzlement, conversion and business disparagement are some of the most common causes …
VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2011
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Accredited Veteran’s Benefit Lawyer The first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 has recently been made, bringing a …
LLC Minority Shareholders Have Rights against Oppression
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey LLC Attorney LLCs often involve a small number of shareholders who comprise ownership of the business. …
Taxation Often Presents Difficulties For Business Owners Seeking to Pass Their Business to Their Child
Business owners work hard to create a successful business. They often look forward to retiring and passing along their business to their children. This …
A SUBLEASE VIOLATION COSTS TENANT ITS LEASE; COURT ALLOWS EVICTION
By Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. an attorney protecting the rights of the landlord Don’t assume knowledge of a violation of a lease provision will …
As a New Jersey Landlord, Remember these10 Things When Going to Tenancy Court
New Jersey law is very biased against Landlords. One unintended and innocent mistake can be devastating to you financially and result in a dismissal …
Is your New Jersey Tenant Filing for Bankruptcy? Take action now to protect your rent.
By Christopher J. Hanlon, Esq. an experienced attorney for Landlords. Commercial Landlords: Four Important Questions to Ask When a Tenant Files for Bankruptcy With …
I AM LOOKING TO BUY AN EXISTING NEW JERSEY FRANCHISE. WHAT DO I DO?
Although the FTC-required disclosure documents are mandatory for first-time purchasers of a franchise, there are no required government disclosure documents that must be furnished …
NEW JERSEY LAW NOW HOLDS EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES POTENTIALLY LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
Punitive Damages Okayed in Probate Dispute Case: By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Probate Dispute Attorney Our New Jersey Supreme Court has …
E-MAILS CAN BE AN ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT IN NEW JERSEY
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Contract attorney Can an e-mail (s) become a contract? Good question. Many business men and women …
UNDERSTANDING A NEW JERSEY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT MADE EASY (IER)
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey franchise lawyer In New Jersey and throughout all 50 states, the franchise agreement is the cornerstone …
Get it in Writing: A Contract Story Gone Bad
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a Contract attorney Two executives held a meeting; the agenda was about forming a new business together. The discussion …
MEDICAID PLANNING DESPITE TOUGHENED RULES
Although the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 tightens Medicaid eligibility in New Jersey, Medicaid continues to be the primary program to avoid impoverishment due …
Do You Have Uninsured Medical Expenses that May Qualify You For Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit in New Jersey
By: Fredrick P. Niemann, a NJ Accredited Veterans Benefits Attorney It’s important to learn what the VA considers “Unreimbursed Medical Expenses” – that is, …
New Jersey Courts Settle Construction Contract Disputes
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Contract attorney Disputes often arise within the construction process. Sometimes contractors and subcontractors provide services that …
HOW TO AVOID FORECLOSURE IN NEW JERSEY THROUGH NEGOTIATING A SHORT SALE
The intelligent alternative to bankruptcy or to a New Jersey foreclosure action by your lender We all want to know about the unprecedented explosion …
Factors to consider when choosing the right Trustee for Your New Jersey Living Trust
Your revocable living trust is much more than just a document that says who gets what percentage of your estate or which specific items …
Can New Jersey Subject Estate Asset to Bulk Transfer Law?
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a New Jersey Estate Administration and Probate Attorney Here’s an interesting post I recently read: The executor of a …
Picking the Right Executor as Your Estate Fiduciary Under Your Last Will and Testament? Beware: A Wrong Decision Does Matter
When creating your last will and testament as part of estate planning, an important decision you will have to make is who to name …