Business Law Professionals
Newark enforces paid sick leave for employees
Whether they are part of a small business or a vast organization, employers have a great deal of responsibility. Apart from being required to tend to the needs of the business itself, they also have an obligation to their employees. Failure to properly adhere to laws...
Bergen County business acquires established business in Paramus
The ever-changing economic tides in the United States can take a toll on a variety of small-scale businesses, even established ones. That was the case of Paramus-based Norton Paint, which was sold to Eagle Paint and Wallpaper from Bergen County. Created in the 1960s,...
Firm challenges New Jersey in contract dispute
When a contract is formed between parties, it is often assumed that everyone involved will honor their side of the agreement. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. When things don't go according to plan, significant disputes may arise due to perceived breaches...
Court clears New Jersey employer of disability discrimination
As an employer, it is often necessary to make tough decisions. Occasionally, these decisions will affect the lives of others, and this is particularly the case when it comes to decisions about an employee's responsibilities or fitness for a job. Such matters should...
New Jersey toy business sues Disney for unfair competition
If you have watched Toy Story 3, then you are familiar with “Lots-O’-Huggin,” or “Lotso,” the cuddly yet disturbed stuffed bear who served as the main villain in the film. Just when you thought you had seen the last of him, he comes back...
JPMorgan escapes from investment securities fraud lawsuit
With the exception of one state, all states in the country follow the Uniform Commercial Code or UCC, including New Jersey. According to USLegal, the UCC governs buying and selling of goods and services across the state lines, hence making it easier to manage...
Starbucks being sued by shareholders over business dispute
Shareholders for Starbucks have filed a lawsuit for $2.8 billion due to an alleged contract breach with Kraft Foods. According to the lawsuit, the executive officers and board of directors for Starbucks breached their fiduciary duties. In November, it was ordered that...
Sexual harassment could cost a New Jersey police department
Sexual harassment and discrimination litigation can cause serious damage to your business. The damage may hurt your finances, your reputation or both. In the case of the Old Bridge Police Department, located in central New Jersey, the damage could be very severe. The...
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...
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