Writings by Michael Mietlicki

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IP Infringement: What Steps Can You Take If You're Affected?

IP infringement occurs when someone uses your intellectual property without your permission or beyond the scope of the permission you granted. Common examples of IP infringement include copying a product’s patented features or using a trademarked logo in a way that is likely to confuse consumers about the source or affiliation of goods or services. […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

October 16, 2026

Navigating Director and Officer Liability in Times of Financial Distress

Director and officer liability increases sharply when a company is in financial distress. Decisions that would draw little attention in a healthy business can later be challenged by creditors, shareholders, bankruptcy trustees, and regulators as breaches of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfers, or oversight failures. Understanding where that exposure comes from, and how to manage it, […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

October 8, 2026

What Business Owners Get Wrong Before Meeting a Litigation Attorney

What should you expect when meeting a litigation attorney about a business dispute? You should expect to describe the dispute in your own words, hand over the most important documents, flag any deadlines or immediate threats, and leave with a clearer picture of the problem, what information is still needed, and the likely next steps. […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

October 1, 2026

Can You Own Part of a New Jersey Business Without a Written Agreement?

Can you own part of a business in New Jersey without a written agreement? Yes, it is possible. Under New Jersey’s Uniform Partnership Act, a partnership can arise when two or more people carry on a business as co-owners for profit, whether or not they ever intended to form one. Ownership doesn’t necessarily depend on […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

September 28, 2026

Derivative Action Explained

A shareholder derivative action is a lawsuit brought by one or more shareholders on behalf of the corporation, usually against its officers or directors, when the company has a valid claim but refuses to pursue it. Any recovery goes to the corporation, not the shareholder who filed suit. Key takeaways Investors increasingly rely on derivative […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

July 24, 2024

What New York LLC Owners Can Learn from Long-Standing Feud

A New York LLC dispute that has lasted nearly three decades shows what happens when co-owners never sign an operating agreement: the court, not the members, ends up deciding how the business is valued and divided. Rosenblum v. Rosenblum is a cautionary tale for every closely held business, family-owned or not. Key takeaways The latest […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

July 19, 2024

Resolving Business Litigation and Contract Disputes

Resolving contract disputes rarely requires a courtroom. They are resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, and even cases that are filed usually settle before trial. The right path depends less on the legal label attached to the dispute and more on what your business needs to protect. Key takeaways Even when businesses work diligently to […]

Author: Michael Mietlicki

January 6, 2024

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