Commercial Litigation

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...