Partners considering an exit strategy from their pass-through businesses have several options, and knowing the purpose of a sale helps prepare for the future. Owners working out a business divorce may, for example, decide to retire or start another enterprise. Based...
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Alternative dispute resolution may help solve commercial conflicts
When it comes to a commercial contract dispute, litigating and litigating aggressively have often been the common wisdom. However, there may be cases where at least attempting to negotiate a settlement may lead to a preferable outcome for both parties. From...
Make sure the non-compete agreement is valid
Business owners may find themselves involved in litigation when they learn that a former employee violated a non-compete agreement. However, people need to make sure that this agreement is enforceable or they may not have a valid case. There are several steps that...
Poorly negotiated commercial leases can hurt businesses
Persons that have their own businesses, like all businesses, need a workspace from which to carry out their business activities. When faced with obtaining commercial space, business owners have the choice between buying and leasing. Since buying is often more...
BlackBerry lawsuit dismissed
Residents of New Jersey may have heard that a judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit filed against BlackBerry Ltd. The dismissal came on March 13 and was issued by a federal judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Shareholders had filed...
Understanding the legal options in an internal business dispute
New Jersey businesses may be interested in some options in situations where a partner is not performing as expected. These options may be built into the corporation or may require the assistance of a court. A non-performing partner can be a huge detriment to a...
Navigating and avoiding partnership disputes
In New Jersey partnerships, disputes can lead to the potential loss of money, the loss of customers and wasted years. It is generally in the best interest of business partners to attempt to resolve any disputes in a reasonable and amicable fashion. It may be possible...
AgFeed shareholders facing off against Hormel Foods in court
New Jersey business owners may not be aware that Hormel Foods Corp. is facing a lawsuit after AgFeed Industries filed a complaint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the same court where the company filed for bankruptcy in July 2013. The suit is seeking an unknown amount in...
Trade secrets can be protected by written agreements
Business owners in New Jersey who have trade secrets to protect could be interested in the following information. Protecting against disclosure of trade secrets can be accomplished through the use of a contractual agreement. The two types of agreements are generally...
McDonald’s ruled co-employer with its franchisees
New Jersey franchise owners may be interested in a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board, which ruled that McDonald's is a co-employer with its franchisees. While the ruling is currently limited to McDonald's, the precedent may pave the way for other...
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