If your New Jersey business has ever navigated a legal dispute, you may know that these disputes have the potential to take time, money and attention away from your business operations. Sometimes, you have no choice but to litigate. However, there are also certain...
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Commercial Litigation
4 types of alternative dispute resolutions
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...
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...
What you need to know about shareholder derivative actions
Owning your own company may have been a lifelong dream. When you chose to form your business as a corporation, you knew you would take on shareholders.They have responsibilities to your company, but you also must extend them certain rights. One of those rights...
Are deceptive trade practices harming your business?
Because the business world is often considered dog-eat-dog, it may not seem surprising that some individuals will take unscrupulous measures to beat out their competition. Of course, as a business owner, you want to do your best to help your company succeed without...
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