Business Law Professionals
Wedding venue sued by local borough
A new state law allows wineries in New Jersey to host weddings and other types of special events. However, in recent business litigation, the Borough of West Cape May alleges that Willow Creek Winery is not complying with the conditions required in the new...
Stay granted for New Jersey Justice Center construction contract
Terminal Construction Corp. has appealed a decision from a superior court judge that upheld the awarding of a construction contract to build the Bergen County Justice Center given to a rival company. A state appellate judge issued a temporary stay on Aug. 4 for the...
Business structure options for New Jersey residents
If someone is considering opening a business, there are a variety of things to consider, including how they will structure their commercial endeavor. The different types of businesses include sole proprietorships and partnerships, limited liability companies and...
Business Logic to be paid $61 million for intellectual property
New Jersey residents may be interested in the outcome of an intellectual property dispute between Morningstar Inc. and Business Logic Holding Corp. According to the terms worked out in the agreement, Morningstar will pay $61 million to Business Logic in exchange for a...
$350,000 settlement in fraudulent bank transfer case
New Jersey businesses may be interested in the story of one company who has settled a potentially-lengthy litigation over a data security breach. The dispute has gone away, but one of the parties wishes that the issue went to trial.In November 2011, 12 fraudulent...
Businessman purchases newspaper for $88 million
New Jersey residents may be interested in the latest acquisition of a major Philadelphia newspaper by a local philanthropist and businessman. The purchase is the result of a falling out between former business partners who previously owned the paper. The Philadelphia...
Senior living center may face lawsuit from former employee
It can be difficult for an employer to keep everyone happy, and when disagreements arise, decisions must be made. In New Jersey, if employees fail to do their job correctly, the chances are fairly good that they will be disciplined or even dismissed. Unfortunately,...
Miramax claims Warner Bros. has breached the UCC
Miramax LLC is currently involved in a law suit against New Line Cinema Corporation and Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. over Peter Jackson’s newest foray into Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Miramax initially acquired the film rights to Tolkien’s work...
Family-run businesses bring benefits and challenges together
The American dream. It could include going to college, starting a family or being fortunate enough to travel the world at leisure. For some people, including some in New Jersey, that dream might involve starting a business with your family. For many, it begins with an...
Woman alleges Uniform Commercial Code violated by bank
Imagine walking outside of your home in New Jersey and realizing that your vehicle was missing. You panic and think that it may have been stolen by a thief. But another option exists that probably seems less likely. Your car could have been repossessed by the bank if...
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