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Most buyers assume an asset purchase leaves the seller's problems behind. New Jersey law says otherwise. This guide covers the four successor liability exceptions, the product line rule, the bulk sale notification to the Division of Taxation, worker classification exposure, assignment and change of control traps, and the escrow and indemnification structure that actually protects someone buying a business in New Jersey.

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors is one of the costliest mistakes a New Jersey small business can make. Learn how the ABC test works, the real penalties for getting it wrong, and practical steps to protect your business from a wage and hour audit.

Learn what to include in a demand letter, how to send it properly under New Jersey law, and why having an attorney draft it can make the difference.

In New Jersey, corporations and LLCs generally cannot represent themselves in court. Learn the rule, the limited exceptions, and why even when you can go it alone, you almost certainly should not. A New Jersey business attorney explains the risks and the smarter approach for small business owners facing litigation.

Learn how to handle partnership disputes in New Jersey. Attorney Peter J. Lamont explains common causes, fiduciary duties, dispute resolution options, and when litigation is necessary.

Thinking about starting a business? Learn how to form an LLC in New Jersey with this step-by-step guide from Peter J. Lamont, Esq. Understand the filing process, operating agreements, tax considerations, and when to hire a New Jersey business attorney to protect your company from day one.