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Breach of Contract in New Jersey: What Remedies Are Available?
When one party fails to perform its obligations under a contract, the law recognizes that the other party is entitled to a remedy. In New Jersey, the remedies for breach of contract are not limited to one option.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 8, 20255 min read
Back-to-School Liability Issues for New Jersey Small Businesses
The arrival of September brings more than a change in season. For small businesses in New Jersey, the back-to-school period creates distinct liability concerns that owners must take seriously.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Sep 29, 20255 min read
Understanding Fiduciary Duties in New Jersey Partnerships: What Every Partner Needs to Know
A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation that requires one party—the fiduciary—to act in the best interest of another party.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 8, 20256 min read
Understanding DMCA Takedown Notices: How YouTubers Can Protect Their Content and Respond to Claims
As an attorney who regularly represents YouTubers, influencers, and digital creators, I have seen firsthand how DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notices can disrupt content creation, monetization, and branding efforts. Many content creators, even seasoned ones, do not fully grasp how DMCA takedown notices operate or how to effectively handle them.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 6, 20256 min read
Premeditatio Malorum: How a Stoic Approach Can Help You Effectively Manage Litigation
When clients first encounter litigation, especially if it is their first time being sued, anxiety, stress, and uncertainty often arise.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Aug 4, 20257 min read
Legal Foundations for Strong Business Partnerships: What New Jersey Entrepreneurs Must Know
Forming a business partnership is not simply about combining skills or resources. It is a legal and financial relationship that, if handled improperly, can lead to disputes, operational dysfunction, or personal liability.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 30, 20256 min read
Piercing the Corporate Veil in New Jersey: When Owners Face Personal Liability
The Corporate Shield Is Not Absolute
In New Jersey, one of the principal advantages of forming a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is the protection it offers to owners and shareholders from personal liability.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 28, 20257 min read
How Unwritten Agreements Lead to Litigation: Lessons from the Statute of Frauds
Business owners often operate with the belief that a handshake, email exchange, or verbal promise is enough to form a binding contract.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 25, 20257 min read
The Consequences of Signing a One-Sided Contract: Enforceability and Leverage
The Consequences of Signing a One-Sided Contract. Clients are often surprised to learn that signing a one-sided or “unfair” contract does not automatically render the agreement void or unenforceable.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 23, 20257 min read
Settle or Litigate? Strategic Timing of Settlement Talks in Business Disputes
Settle or Litigate? In the context of business litigation, the decision to pursue settlement or proceed through trial is never binary
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 21, 20256 min read
When Does Silence Become Fraud? Omissions and Concealment in New Jersey Business Deals
In this post we answer the question, When Does Silence Become Fraud? In every business transaction, there exists a spectrum of representations—ranging from overt statements and warranties to vague generalizations and, in some cases, outright silence.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jul 18, 20256 min read
Can You Sue A Vendor For Destroying Your Google Reviews?
Can You Sue A Vendor For Destroying Your Google Reviews?
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 30, 20257 min read
Should You Countersue Or Wait? Strategic Use Of Counterclaims In New Jersey Business Litigation
Should You Countersue Or Wait? Strategic Use Of Counterclaims In New Jersey Business Litigation
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 25, 20257 min read
What Happens When Your Business Partner Signs A Contract Without Your Consent
What Happens When Your Business Partner Signs A Contract Without Your Consent
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 23, 20257 min read
Essential Clauses Every New Jersey Partnership Agreement Should Include
Essential Clauses Every New Jersey Partnership Agreement Should Include
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 20, 20257 min read
When a Business Partner Commits Misconduct: What New Jersey Law Allows You To Do and What It Does Not
When a Business Partner Commits Misconduct: What New Jersey Law Allows You To Do and What It Does Not
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 18, 20257 min read
Understanding Damages In A New Jersey Partnership Dispute
Understanding Damages In A New Jersey Partnership Dispute
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 16, 20257 min read
The Importance Of A Written Partnership Agreement Under New Jersey Law
Written Partnership Agreement Under New Jersey Law
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 13, 20257 min read
Common Lawsuits Between Business Partners In New Jersey
Common Lawsuits Between Business Partners In New Jersey
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 11, 20258 min read
The Importance of Compliance with the New Jersey Bulk Sales Act in Business Transactions
In the context of business asset purchases and sales, compliance with the New Jersey Bulk Sales Act is not optional.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
May 16, 20256 min read
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