Long-arm statutes permit a state court to bring legal action within its jurisdiction to reach nonresident persons and corporations who, by their actions, have …
Sometimes international legal issues are complicated. Today’s blog topic has a relatively simple answer, though the actual process of registering a foreign trademark is …
A business can be sued for defamation in New Jersey. A defamatory statement is one that is false and “injurious to the reputation of …
Hitting the jackpot in Atlantic City while gambling makes you feel great (I don’t know that feeling, since I don’t gamble… except in the …
Four dentists formed a partnership to acquire and maintain a dental office building. The then-partners amended their agreement to allow one of the partners …
Non-disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements Non-disclosure agreements are also known as confidentiality agreements, confidentiality disclosure agreements, and non-disclosure contracts. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legal agreement …
If an owner of a one family house has a contractual dispute with a contractor and the contractor attempts to place a lien on …
Employees must not act contrary to the employer’s interest, nor compete with his or her employer during their employment. Additionally, NJ courts have held …
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States disputes a common succession strategy for many closely owned businesses with more than …
An important law governing New Jersey commercial transactions is known as the “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing”. This law states that …
Do you have enough insurance? Does your insurance agent ever discuss your coverage? Without enough insurance you risk loss of your savings and property. …
Owners of family businesses often look forward to the day they will be able to retire and pass on the business to their child …
