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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Avoiding disputes by careful screening of business associates
If your goal for 2018 is to invest in a new business, take on a partner or build some other business relationship, you may be eager to get started. These things take time, and you probably have financial benchmarks you want to reach before the year gets away from you....
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...
Lawsuit over bid for Boardwalk tram
On Sept. 9, JJJN LLC in New Jersey is suing Atlantic City and a rival rolling chair company over a lost bid for Boardwalk tram services. The company claims that the specifications and bidding process for the city's requested tram service trial run was unsound. The...