In a recent case, a federal judge ruled that New Jersey common law did not protect against the use of Albert Einstein's image nearly 55 years after his death. Einstein, like many other famous people and businesses, had an intellectual property right in his image,...
Business Law Professionals
Month: October 2012
New Jersey settles contract litigation with construction company
There are times when business contracts are canceled for one reason or another. In some situations, such as with building contracts, the needs of the parties may have changed or the project cannot be completed as originally planned. When this is the case, cancelling...
Employees’ contract dispute leads to lawsuit
Positive relationships with employees can be extremely important for any New Jersey business. When employees are fundamentally unhappy, their performance can suffer and thereby negatively affect a business. On the other hand, businesses need to stay profitable and...
Wind energy companies off to slow start in New Jersey
Starting a new business, especially in a developing field, can be a difficult venture. When this business also involves licensing or regulatory compliance at either the state or the federal levels, the task becomes much more complex. However, with the right expertise,...
Restructuring announced for New Jersey company
As businesses grow they often need to make changes to accommodate that growth. Growing businesses need to expand to reach and meet the demands of their consumers. Furthermore, they need to reach new markets and consumers to continue to grow in the future. Through this...
New Jersey retailer accused of stealing trade secrets
For some businesses the main assets are ideas, designs and products. This intellectual property is so important that many state and federal laws fiercely protect business concepts. If a company uses the intellectual property of another company without permission, that...
Contract dispute slows construction of New Jersey development
Contracts are important in almost every aspect of business. They keep businesses running, set rules and define relationships. When contract disputes arise they can derail a business and its plans. Poorly written or confusing contracts can often be to blame for...
Company banned from New Jersey after litigation with state
Companies can be sued by a variety of plaintiffs. Other businesses, private parties, regulatory agencies and even the state or federal governments can sue a business. Business litigation can arise from any source and be costly and frustrating for a company. It may...
New Jersey energy company closer to completing merger
Combining two or more businesses is never a simple process. However, with the right help, a complex merger can run smoothly. With almost every merger, companies must juggle the demands of their business, the desires of the company they are acquiring and state and...