Business Law Professionals
When would a merger be worth considering?
If your New Jersey company is struggling to remain profitable on a regular basis, it may be a good idea to consider merging with another business. This may give your firm access to quality employees, a larger customer base or other resources that it needs to be...
Know your options when a business partner breaches the agreement
When you created your business partnership, you probably made an agreement that outlines what responsibilities each partner owes to the other(s). Ideally, you made this agreement in writing so that it would be easier to enforce. However, the agreement may still be...
Make sure the non-compete agreement is valid
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...
Should Small Businesses Accept Cryptocurrency?
Big businesses and financial service firms are making moves in the cryptocurrency space. Tesla accepted Bitcoin for payment until it recently reversed its decision for alleged environmental concerns. PayPal allows its U.S. users to buy, sell, hold and check out with...
What to do when facing a hostile takeover
If you own or are involved in managing a small to midsized business in New Jersey, it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with hostile takeovers and how to fight them. A hostile takeover is when one business gains control of a public company against its...
6 tips to know before a business partnership divorce
Regardless of the why, dissolving a business partnership is like a divorce. New Jersey partnerships can end amicably or land angry and in court. Take the high road and prepare with these six tips to know before a business divorce. 1. Tread carefully If it's time to...
Using mediation as ADR in business divorce cases
Divorces can be a very difficult time in anyone's life. Emotions are typically already very high, and bickering over ownership of property makes the situation even worse in many cases. All divorces are assuredly different and often complicated, but the need to craft a...
Confusion: An important factor in trademark infringement
If you discover another business or entity using a trademark similar to yours, you may feel like you have to act quickly to stop the infringement. While there are other options aside from litigation to resolve these issues, there are a few things that business owners...
Are red flags putting your business partnership into question?
Starting a business partnership likely had its benefits for you. You may have been able to start your company earlier because your partner brought in needed funds, or your business faced greater success because you both brought important skills and ideas to the table....
Has a breach of contract caused your company to suffer damages?
When entering into a business relationship with another person or company in New Jersey, it is vital that everyone involved know how the relationship will work. As a result, you took the steps necessary to create a contract that included details important to the...


