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January is the right time to bring corporate records and filings current. New Jersey expects companies to keep accurate books, maintain a valid registered agent, file the annual report, and preserve a clean record of ownership and governance. Courts and regulators judge what you did and what your documents say. A disciplined review now prevents avoidable problems when a lender, a buyer, or a plaintiff asks for your records later.

I see this every December. Small business owners discover they're stuck with vendors they wanted to fire back in March. Or they get hit with surprise price increases they didn't authorize. Or they realize that "standard service" somehow morphed into something completely different from what they're actually paying for.

New Jersey bars expiration of the underlying funds during the first twenty four months and prohibits dormancy fees during that same period. If a dormancy fee is charged later, it cannot exceed two dollars per month.

Seasonal roles do not erase wage and hour duties. New Jersey’s Wage and Hour Law and the federal FLSA still govern pay, overtime, and recordkeeping. Classify workers as employees unless a true independent contractor relationship meets the New Jersey ABC test.

While this is a routine practice, it is also a legal minefield if businesses fail to review and update their employment policies before hiring.

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation that requires one party—the fiduciary—to act in the best interest of another party.

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.

When clients first encounter litigation, especially if it is their first time being sued, anxiety, stress, and uncertainty often arise.

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.

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.

Business owners often operate with the belief that a handshake, email exchange, or verbal promise is enough to form a binding contract.

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.

Settle or Litigate? In the context of business litigation, the decision to pursue settlement or proceed through trial is never binary

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.

Can You Recover Legal Fees In A Business Lawsuit Without A Contractual Provision?

Should You Countersue Or Wait? Strategic Use Of Counterclaims In New Jersey Business Litigation

What Happens When Your Business Partner Signs A Contract Without Your Consent

Essential Clauses Every New Jersey Partnership Agreement Should Include

When a Business Partner Commits Misconduct: What New Jersey Law Allows You To Do and What It Does Not

Written Partnership Agreement Under New Jersey Law