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Phishing attacks and data breaches surge during the holiday season when offices close and staff is reduced. Peter J. Lamont, Esq. explains New Jersey's data breach notification requirements, your legal duties when personal information is compromised, and the steps every business should take to respond quickly and protect against regulatory penalties.

Hosting short-term rentals in New Jersey during the holidays carries real legal responsibilities. Peter J. Lamont, Esq. breaks down local licensing requirements, zoning restrictions, platform rules, tax obligations, and premises liability duties that every property owner should understand before listing a rental this season.

Winter creates unique challenges for New Jersey commercial tenants and landlords. Peter J. Lamont, Esq. explains how your lease allocates duties for HVAC, snow and ice removal, pipe protection, and premises liability when cold weather hits. Learn what to review now to avoid costly disputes later.

A familiar horror character may attract attention to a Halloween promotion, but the artwork and message deserve a legal review. Learn how copyright, licensing, and implied sponsorship affect business advertising.

A signed waiver does not resolve every injury claim at a haunted attraction. New Jersey decisions draw important distinctions involving adults, children, the activity, and the conduct alleged.

A storm cancels the company’s fall gathering, and the venue keeps the payment. A New Jersey decision explains why excused performance does not necessarily resolve who keeps the money.

A signed settlement does not always end the work. When payment is late, the agreement, any court order, and the status of the dismissed case determine the next steps.

A customer list is not automatically a trade secret. Learn what New Jersey law requires, which business records can help establish copying, and what to discuss with counsel before demanding relief.

A missed delivery or service deadline can disrupt the business. Whether it permits cancellation depends on the agreement, the seriousness of the breach, and whether the transaction involves goods or services.

The lawyers exchanged emails, but the formal settlement was never signed. Is the case over? Learn how agreed terms, intent, and settlement authority affect the analysis. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont about a New Jersey contract or litigation dispute.

A lawsuit arrives, and the first legal bill may not be far behind. Learn what to gather for an insurance review, how a defense differs from payment of a claim, and what to examine in the carrier’s response. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont about a New Jersey business dispute.

A failed closing does not answer who gets the deposit. Review the cancellation grounds, contract terms, and evidence of loss before demanding or releasing escrow funds. The Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont handles New Jersey real estate transactions and disputes.

A subpoena can pull your business into someone else’s lawsuit. Learn how to review the requested records, production date, confidentiality concerns, and any need for court protection. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont for assistance with a New Jersey business subpoena.

A business partner changes passwords and shuts you out of company records. Learn how the operating agreement, management structure, and New Jersey law affect the next steps. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont to discuss an LLC ownership dispute.

Unanswered requests for admission can establish facts in a New Jersey lawsuit. Learn the response deadline, how qualified answers work, and when a court may allow withdrawal. The Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont assists clients with discovery and commercial litigation.

Court forms and case-specific interrogatories follow different procedures in New Jersey. Learn which cases use uniform questions, when answers are due, and what a business must review before signing. The Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont assists clients with litigation and discovery.

A formal offer of judgment can change the financial consequences of a trial. Learn how New Jersey’s deadlines, percentage thresholds, and exceptions work before deciding whether to accept an offer. The Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont helps litigants evaluate settlement decisions.

Commercial lease renewal in New Jersey can depend on deadlines months before expiration. Review notice windows, delivery requirements, and option conditions. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont to protect your business location.

Paid in full checks in New Jersey may settle more than you intend. Learn how disputed invoices, settlement language, and payment procedures affect your rights. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont before accepting a conditional payment.

Dissolving your LLC does not erase the personal guarantee you signed on the lease, the SBA loan, or the equipment financing. This guide explains how a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New Jersey discharges guaranteed business debt, why the entity itself never receives a discharge, how the means test and the federal exemption election work for New Jersey filers, what Section 523 never wipes out, and the insider preference and fraudulent transfer traps that can cost an owner the dischar