When it comes to commercial litigation, one of the fastest-growing procedures in this area of law is that of alternative dispute resolutions. Through this legal process, parties on both sides of a conflict can work together with the help of a neutral third party to...
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Do you qualify for New Jersey’s Complex Business Litigation Program?
If you and your company are about to become involved in a major lawsuit, it may be to your advantage to engage in New Jersey’s Complex Business Litigation Program. The New Jersey Judiciary explains that the purpose of this special program is to more easily resolve...
Creditors may raise allegations of voidable transactions
Unsecured creditors and secured lenders may protect their assets from a debtor's insolvency. Regardless of the nature or severity of a debtor's financial issues, creditors may file a legal action to recover unpaid obligations. As described by the Administrative Office...
Terminating a franchise agreement before its expiration
Some of the reasons that may cause a franchisee to decide to terminate a contract prior to its expiration include fraud or misrepresentation. Franchisors providing false or misleading financial statements may have engaged in deception, as noted by Franchise Gator....
Preparing to sell a business structured as a pass-through entity
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...
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...
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