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Even before the word “pandemic” was a part of our daily vernacular, starting a new business has been an exciting, but often challenging and overwhelming venture – particularly if the business involves a brick-and-mortar location. Leases of storefronts come with financial obligations as well as compliance with applicable laws and […]

As the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) National Emergency and Pandemic continues to impact all residents and businesses, there is an area of contract law that will become increasingly important when facing alleged breaches and defaults of contract obligations, and that is New Jersey’s “Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing.” In […]

Dear Ask the Attorney: I own a body shop business and recently signed a lease with a landlord to use a building that was previously occupied by a similar body shop business. The building was vacant for at least five years, but the building is perfectly set-up for my business. […]

Unfortunately, many homeowners, renters and business owners have suffered property damage as a result of Hurricane Irene. It is times like this when you rely on professionals such as insurance brokers, public adjusters, cleanup companies, landscapers and contractors. It is precisely these time when many unscrupulous “storm chasers” take advantage of homeowners and business owners. It is more important now than ever to be wary of con artists and fraudulent schemes as these individuals and “businesses” come from all parts of the country to take advantage of home and business owners. Here are ten tips to keep in mind when making repairs to your home or business: