Business Law Professionals
Understanding how the CAN-SPAM Act affects business email
New Jersey businesses may be interested in some information about a federal law that governs their use of email in marketing or advertising their business activities. Failure to follow these regulations could land a business entity in big trouble with federal...
Dealing with age discrimination in New Jersey
Many businesses make concerted efforts at bringing in fresh, new talent and make a point of recruiting from college campuses while ignoring more experienced potential employees. As a result of this, many people from the Baby Boomer generation are being pushed out of...
Opening a new business in New Jersey
When entrepreneurs have decided to start their own company, it is important that they do some planning beyond determining what type product they want to make or service they want to provide. Some of the most important steps in running a successful business are ones...
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...
Closely held corporations in New Jersey
There are several different types of entities in the world of business that are defined in the IRS's Internal Revenue Code. Each entity has its own tax implications and slightly different filing statuses. The entity that a business chooses can affect how the business...
History of Norman’s Hallmark
Business professionals and entrepreneurs in New Jersey may learn several valuable lessons from reviewing the history of Norman's Hallmark. The company is now the largest Hallmark Gold Crown retailer on the eastern seaboard, and is currently celebrating its 75th...
Understanding how partnerships work
Some New Jersey entrepreneurs may decide to structure their ventures as partnerships. Partnerships involve two or more people sharing in the profits or losses of a company. They may also share in the company's debt and other obligations. As a partnership may be a...
What is the process for laying off workers in New Jersey?
Layoffs are a reality that many businesses must face. The actions can be difficult but may be necessary in certain situations. In order to lay off employees in New Jersey, an employer must follow certain steps. First, the business must provide notice of the action to...
Food Lion facing a EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit
New Jersey residents may not be familiar with Food Lion, but a recent discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the grocery store chain may be of some interest. In the lawsuit, which was filed on Aug. 20, the agency...
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