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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.

A New Jersey court decides who owes what; it does not move the money. Collecting a judgment in New Jersey is a separate project with its own filings, rules, and costs. This guide covers docketing a Special Civil Part or Law Division judgment statewide, information subpoenas, enforcing litigant's rights when the debtor ignores you, writs of execution, wage garnishment limits, bank levies, property liens, the twenty year clock, and whether collection is worth the spend.

New Jersey has no non-compete statute, so whether non-compete agreements in New Jersey hold up is decided under the Solari and Whitmyer framework. This post breaks down the three-part enforceability test, what actually counts as a protectable business interest, why the FTC's federal ban is now formally dead, and what the pending bill in Trenton would change. Practical guidance from the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont for employers issuing covenants and employees deciding wheth

The proposed order asks for everything, but the proceeding cannot deliver most of it. A look at the procedural limits on an order to show cause in New Jersey: why Rule 4:52 cannot produce a permanent injunction, when summary disposition is actually available, the clear and convincing burden on every Crowe factor, the specificity Rule 4:52-4 demands, and why an attached fee request is usually premature.

Some harms cannot wait for a trial. This post explains how a preliminary injunction in New Jersey actually works: the difference between temporary restraints under R. 4:52-1 and an interlocutory injunction, the four Crowe v. De Gioia factors a judge applies, why irreparable harm defeats most applications, what you file and how fast it moves, and how to defend against an order to show cause. Practical guidance from the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont.

A default judgment in New Jersey can be entered against you in a case you never knew about, and most people find out when a bank account is frozen. This post walks through the two-step process under R. 4:43, why the window before judgment enters is worth so much, the six grounds for relief under R. 4:50-1 and their deadlines, the excusable neglect and meritorious defense standard, and what to do the week you find out. From the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont.

A meritorious case can be lost before anyone reaches the facts. The affidavit of merit in New Jersey requires a sworn expert statement within 60 days of each defendant's answer, and the statute reaches architects, engineers, accountants, attorneys, land surveyors and more, not just doctors. This post covers the deadline, why missing it means dismissal with prejudice, why the Ferreira conference will not save you, and the exceptions that genuinely exist. From the Law Offices o

Losing a client to fair competition is business. Losing a client because someone spread lies, misused confidential information, or induced a breach is tortious interference, and New Jersey law lets you sue for it. Learn the two interference claims, what you must prove, where courts draw the line between competition and sabotage, and the remedies available. From the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Thaler v. Perlmutter, leaving the human authorship rule in place. If your business uses AI to create logos, marketing copy, or designs, you may not own the result. Learn what AI-generated content means for copyright protection in New Jersey and how to protect your work. From the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont, serving Bergen County and all of New Jersey.

Five contract mistakes that expose New Jersey home improvement contractors to Consumer Fraud Act claims, treble damages, and unpaid invoices, and the fixes for each. Contract guidance from the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont in Bergen County, NJ.

AI can draft a business contract in seconds, but polished text is not protection. A New Jersey contract attorney explains what AI gets wrong, what it leaves out, and why a proper contract review costs far less than a lawsuit. Contact the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont to protect your business.

Oral contracts in New Jersey are sometimes enforceable, and sometimes not. A NJ business litigation attorney explains the statute of frauds, partnership disputes, and what to do instead of relying on a handshake this summer.

Slip and fall claims threaten New Jersey small businesses every day. Learn the premises liability rules and the practical steps that protect your storefront.

A breach of contract lawyer in New Jersey explains what you need to prove, the damages you can recover, common defenses, and practical steps to protect your rights. From the Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont in Bergen County.

What is a request for admissions in New Jersey? Learn how this powerful discovery tool works under NJ Court Rule 4:22, when to use it, how to respond, and the consequences of failing to respond. The Law Offices of Peter J. Lamont explains the strategic considerations for both serving and answering requests for admissions in civil litigation.

The Stoic dichotomy of control is one of the most practical tools for making better business decisions. Learn how to focus your energy on what you can control, reduce stress, and build a more resilient business. Practical advice from Lamont Law.

An operating agreement is one of the most important documents your New Jersey LLC can have. Learn why NJ law doesn't require one but you still need it, key provisions to include, and how Lamont Law can help you get your business on solid legal ground.