Many New Jersey businesses may ultimately decide that their best option for securing space is to enter a lease rather than buy commercial property outright. On the other hand, many residents of this state own commercial land, including space inside malls and shopping...
It’s frightening to face criminal charges. Aggressive prosecutors threaten to strip you of your freedom and leave you with a criminal record that can haunt you for years to come. There’s certainly a lot on the line, which is why you should develop the strongest...
New Jersey business owners owe shoppers and other invitees a duty to take reasonable actions to maintain the safety of their businesses. When a business owner breaches this duty, a victim of a slip and fall accident can file a legal claim against the owner and other...
Families in New Jersey come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes after the death of a spouse or a divorce a person remarries creating an entirely new family dynamic, especially if they have adult children from their prior union. While stepchildren and stepparents can...
In New Jersey and throughout the United States, the ongoing societal challenges have led to fundamental changes in everyday life. It has been the catalyst for people being unable to keep up with their bills. That includes renters who could not pay their landlords....
The turmoil of the past year and a half have made big changes in New Jersey's commercial real estate market. With more people working from home, the markets for retail and office space have gone quiet. Many employers have adjusted and may never go back to fully...
As you begin the estate planning process, you may want to consider including a revocable living trust in your estate plan. A revocable living trust is one of many tools you can use to distribute your assets among your beneficiaries. There are generally three parties...
Motorcycle fans seem willing to ignore the risks of their hobby in exchange for the feeling of riding free as the wind. Unhappily, when a motorcycle collides with another motor vehicle, the driver of the motorcycle usually suffers a severe or even fatal injury while...
When a New Jersey resident has an idea for a business they are often excited at the prospect of starting their own business and being their own boss. But a prospective business owner should keep in mind the importance of careful planning before jumping headfirst into...
You may have recently graduated from college or perhaps you earned your masters this year and now you are interested in starting your own business in New Jersey. One of the first steps you will need to do is select a business structure. The following are three common...
