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Commercial Real Estate Law: A Guide to Handling Disputes and Litigation

Commercial Real estate disputes can arise from a variety of circumstances, including conflicts over property boundaries or encroachments, breaches of real estate contracts or construction agreements, and disagreements between landlords and tenants or licensors and licensees. No matter the cause, litigation involving commercial real estate issues can be complex and costly, which makes it imperative […]

Author: Michael J. Willner

May 16, 2024

Navigating Shareholder Disputes and Business Dissolution

As a business partner, your day-to-day is filled with collaboration, innovation, and a desire for growth. However, when open communication becomes stonewalled and demands for clarity from your partners provide no assurance, it may be time to involve business counsel in clearing up the dispute. It is vital from the outset to have a clear […]

Author: Christopher D. Warren

September 17, 2023

Understanding Partnership Liabilities: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Although entering into a business partnership can be a viable way to provide you with investment capital, it exposes you to liabilities such as financial obligations that may put your assets at risk. You may lose your assets if the company faces litigation due to your business partner’s conduct. Working with a business dispute lawyer can […]

Author: Christopher D. Warren

September 1, 2023

Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Executive Order: A Suspension or Toll?

In the face of a dramatic emergency, details are sacrificed to expediency, and what may seem like an insignificant detail can swell over time into a major blunder. One such potential blunder concerns some poorly chosen words in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 202.8 dated March 20, 2020. It provided: “In accordance with the […]

Author: Christopher D. Warren

March 9, 2023

How Much Should You Pay for a Real Property and Proceedings Law License?

A real estate developer purchases an underutilized lot and seeks to either extend the existing structure or demolish it and build a new structure to maximize its square footage. To do this, architects and engineers are engaged and building plans are prepared. The building department reviews the plans and approves them, but before the developer […]

Author: Christopher D. Warren

March 9, 2023

Arbitration vs. Litigation: Key Differences and When to Choose Each

When legal disputes arise, the choice between arbitration and litigation can significantly impact the outcome and cost of resolution. Both options have distinct processes, advantages, and limitations. By understanding the arbitration vs litigation differences, you can make informed decisions to protect your business, reputation, and assets. This guide explains the key distinctions, common scenarios, and […]

Author: Christopher D. Warren

March 9, 2023

Shielding Directors & Officers from Liability with Indemnification

Indemnification agreements & their role in litigation In addition to the ever-growing rise in business litigation, regulatory enforcement is also increasingly focused on individual accountability. These trends have put directors and officers in the crosshairs when it comes to legal liability. A successful business lawsuit can be devastating for the directors and officers of a […]

Author: Charles A. Yuen

July 11, 2016

Monmouth County's Enforcement of NJ Consumer Fraud Act

Monmouth County Enforcement of NJ Consumer Fraud Act The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs recently announced that it recovered more than $1.8 million on behalf of consumers in 2015. The announcement highlights that violating the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act can be costly for Monmouth County businesses. Provisions of the Consumer Fraud Act The […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

February 26, 2016

Choosing an Arbitrator for Your Business Dispute

Selecting an Arbitrator for Your Business Dispute Many contracts now require the arbitration of disputes instead of allowing for court hearings of claims. Just as important as selecting jurors, lawyers will take care in selecting the arbitrator(s). In many cases, arguing before a sympathetic audience can be the key to winning the case. The Arbitration […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 12, 2016

New Federal E-Discovery Rules Now in Effect

New Federal E-Discovery Rules Now in Effect Several important amendments to the Federal Rules of Procedure (FRCP) took effect on December 1, 2015. The rule changes are likely to impact business litigation, particularly the use of e-discovery, in the coming year. Limiting the Scope of Discovery One of the most significant FRCP amendments impacts Rule […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

December 28, 2015

SEC Stepping Up FCPA Enforcement

The SEC & FCPA Enforcement The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to ramp up its enforcement of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In 2010, the SEC’s Enforcement Division created a specialized unit dedicated to enforcement of the FCPA, which prohibits U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials for government contracts and other business. To […]

Author: Dan Brecher

October 30, 2015

The VW Emissions Scandal: How Will It Change Auto Industry?

Choppy Waters for VW The auto industry has been barraged with one scandal after another in recent years, just as new players are poised to enter the market. In the same week that Apple announced that it plans to ship its electric cars in 2019, Volkswagen AG is embroiled in an emissions scandal that may […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 2, 2015

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