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The Settlement of a Business Dispute is a Contract and Will Be Enforced

HNW November 8, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services

“A settlement between parties to a lawsuit is a contract.” The terms of the contract and the interpretation of a settlement agreement is a …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesBusiness Litigation

You’re Not Personally Liable as a Guarantor of a Lease or Debt Unless You Agree to Be Personally Liable

HNW October 18, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Contract Law

Personal guarantees of debts are often demanded in business agreements, commercial and residential real estate deals and bank loans. If the debtor defaults, the …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesContract Law

If You Resign from Your LLC, Don’t Expect to Get Paid Fair Value for Your Share

HNW October 12, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services

This is an interesting case.  Plaintiff sued defendants, alleging they wrongfully deprived him of his ownership interest in the LLC, without compensation.  The trial …

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Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s)

The Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty Protects Minority Shareholders in NJ Corporations

HNW May 24, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law, Shareholder Rights Litigation

New Jersey is home to numerous “closely-held” corporations.  A closely held corporation is one that consists of a small number of shareholders or owners. …

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Shareholder Rights Litigation

Oppressed Minority Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Have Rights Under NJ

HNW February 18, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law, Shareholder Rights Litigation

I’ve written a lot about closely held companies and the rights of minority shareholders.  Closely held corporations are generally businesses that have a small …

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Shareholder Rights Litigation

Supreme Court Aids Older Workers Alleging Discrimination

HNW February 15, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law, Elder Law, Employment Law

Justices place the burden of proof on employers In 2008, I wrote the Supreme Court had further enhanced the ability of older workers to …

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Employment Law

Piercing the Corporate Veil and Holding Corporate Officers Personally Liable

HNW January 31, 2022 Business and Corporate Legal Services

In NJ, Courts will disregard protection for officers, shareholders and directors and hold these individuals legally and personally liable for damages if they use …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

Piercing the Corporate Veil – When Could It Happen?

HNW September 17, 2021 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

Normally, as an owner or shareholder of a corporation, LLC, or partnership, you are not personally liable for the actions for the entity.  The …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

How Can Trademark Rights Protect and Strengthen My Brand?

HNW June 17, 2021 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

If I operate a business, do I automatically have a trademark? What is the little circled “R” on certain brand names? What does it …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

Can an Employer Sue Its Employee for Negligence?

HNW June 9, 2021 Business and Corporate Legal Services

 One of our corporate clients had an employee whose negligence resulted in him cutting electric lines to mobile homes, costing the company $3,500.00 to …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

Your Reason for Signing a Contract Can’t Be Used Against You

HNW January 6, 2021 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Contract Law, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, and Zoning

“Every contract in New Jersey contains an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.” “The party claiming a breach of the covenant of …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesContract LawReal Estate

Knowing Your Options for Getting Out of a Business with a Member You Are Not Getting Along With

HNW October 23, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services

The first, and in my opinion, best option is for you to formally withdraw from the LLC.  If you do not have a written …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesLimited Liability Companies (LLC’s)

Corporations Located Outside NJ Can Still Be Sued in New Jersey, Sometimes

HNW October 8, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services

In order to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state corporation, “a defendant’s “conduct” must create a substantial connection with New Jersey. When analyzing a defendant’s …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

Suspect Infringement of Your Business Trade Name?  Take Action Now!

HNW October 1, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services

If you have gone through the effort of undertaking a United States Patent Trade Office (USPTO) filing, confirmed your company holds the registration to …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesCommercial Leases

New Jersey’s Business Courts: Litigation Program

HNW September 17, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

The New Jersey Supreme Court implemented a statewide Complex Business Litigation Program, the purpose of which was to address the specific needs of parties …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

The Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants in Commercial Leases

HNW August 31, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, and Zoning

Restrictive covenants prohibiting competition by tenants in a shopping center can be enforced in New Jersey. This article discusses when and when not a …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesReal Estate

Qualifying for the “Business Court”

HNW July 29, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

Did you know New Jersey has a business court dedicated exclusively to commercial, construction, business and corporation cases? To qualify, your attorney must designate …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

Understanding the “Economic Value” of Being Employed When Stock is About to be Purchased By a Co-Shareholder

HNW January 31, 2020 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Shareholder Rights Litigation

Shareholders are often employees of their company If they sell their stock they may lose their job The value of being employed should be …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesShareholder Rights Litigation

If Your Business Charter is Revoked in New Jersey, You Can’t Bring Legal Action

HNW April 29, 2019 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

The judge concluded correctly that E&V’s failure to reinstate its revoked corporate charter precluded E&V from filing this action. Background E&V, a construction contractor …

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Business and Corporate Legal Services

When You Sign a Business Contract You Absolutely Must Negotiate Litigation Provisions Outside of New Jersey

HNW April 18, 2019 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey Business Corporation and Contract Law Attorney I have …

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Business and Corporate Legal ServicesBuying a Business

Can Shareholders Demand Access to Inspect a Corporation’s Records, Minutes of Meetings of Directors and Other Corporate Actions?

HNW March 19, 2019 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold Township, Monmouth County, NJ Business and Corporate Law Attorney I was  recently …

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Did You Know That a Court Appointed Receiver Cannot Be Held Personally Liable When He or She Screws Up a Business?

HNW November 9, 2018 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, a Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey Business & Corporation Law Attorney In a recent …

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Business Litigation

Employers Are Allowed to Hire and Fire (Discriminate) on the Basis of Political Affiliation

HNW March 3, 2017 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Business & Corporate Law Attorney With the controversy around the recent …

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Forcing a Shareholder to Sell His or Her Shares of Stock in a Company

HNW January 9, 2017 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Shareholder Rights & Corporate Litigation Attorney When you think about selling …

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Parties Can Consent to Give An Arbitrator More Power in Deciding Disputes (Part 4)

HNW September 7, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Arbitration Attorney In Part 2 of this Arbitration Law series, I …

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The Arbitration Process: How Do I Get My Award? Part 3: Jurisdiction of the Court

HNW August 24, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Arbitration Attorney In the last blog, I discussed the court process …

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The Arbitration Process: How Do I Get My Award? Part 2: The Court Process

HNW August 10, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Arbitration Attorney In our last blog, I discussed getting yourself into …

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Is Continuing Employment Sufficient Consideration To Make A Covenant Not To Compete Enforceable in NJ?

HNW August 5, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Covenant Not to Compete Attorney The short answer is “Yes”. In …

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The Arbitration Process: How Do I Get My Award? Part 1: Obtaining the Award

HNW July 27, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Arbitration Law Attorney If you are an avid fan of crime …

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LLCs vs. Corporations- Economic Differences Part 2

HNW July 25, 2016 Business and Corporate Legal Services, Business Law

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon Niemann & Wright, a Freehold, NJ Business Corporate Attorney  In our last post, I discussed the differences …

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