You signed a contract to supply 500 items for a set price. Later, the customer requests 100 more, and you discuss a higher total through email. You deliver the extra items, but the customer pays only the original price, which disrupts your cash flow. Under New Jersey...
Business Law Professionals
Contract Disputes
Why should small business owners take disputes seriously?
Small business owners wear many hats in their business. Keeping everything running is usually a delicate balancing act. When anything goes amiss, there’s a good chance that it will disrupt that entire balance. Disputes are sometimes one of the most challenging...
When can a franchise agreement be terminated?
Franchise agreements set the expectations that guide the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee. When problems arise, the question of termination can surface. Understanding the common situations that lead to termination helps you spot issues early without...
The role of arbitration agreements in commercial contracts
Arbitration agreements can save time and money compared to taking a case to court. New Jersey businesses often include them to streamline conflict resolution and avoid lengthy legal battles. Understanding how these clauses and contracts work can help businesses and...
4 common causes of partnership agreement disputes
Business partnerships can expand your company’s access to greater opportunities with a wider range of skills. However, they also come with some challenges. When the partnership agreement leaves room for interpretation, it puts both of you at risk of misunderstandings....
Third-party interference can disrupt your business dealings
As a business owner, you rely on your relationships with partners, vendors insurers and subcontractors to effectively manage your operations. When someone deliberately disrupts your contractual relations, their actions may constitute tortious interference. Tortious...
Defining a breach of contract and its consequences
Whenever a business transaction occurs, a business owner and a customer both agree to the conditions and terms of the sale. Typically, those provisions are outlined in a sales contract that becomes legally binding to both parties. The contract represents the seller's...
Understanding more about contracts
New Jersey residents may benefit from learning more about the dangers associated with oral contracts. More often than not, people participating in contracts are typically advised to get the terms documented in writing. Many law students are taught that a contract does...


