Real estate disputes can derail transactions and lead to costly litigation, but understanding the five most common types—breach of contract, landlord-tenant conflicts, zoning disagreements, construction claims, and boundary disputes—can help property stakeholders take preventive measures. This guide explores why each dispute arises and outlines practical steps to avoid litigation while protecting your interests.

The New York City Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit Program was established to help the theater industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey lawmakers are hoping to lure cryptocurrency businesses away from neighboring New York City with more business-friendly regulations for digital asset transactions.

The growth of cryptocurrency theft triggered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take action.

Corporate consolidation involves two or more businesses merging to become a single larger entity. The result is often a stronger and more competitive company that can better navigate today's competitive marketplace.

A new lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) could dramatically impact cannabis businesses

The Trump Administration's new tariffs are having an oversized impact on small businesses, which already tend to operate on razor thin margins.

New Jersey's cannabis industry continues to face a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Key cannabis law 2024 updates include the Biden Administration's plan to reschedule cannabis and efforts to regulate...

Your home is likely your greatest asset, which is why it is so important to adequately protect it. Homeowners insurance protects you from the financial costs of unforeseen losses...

On September 13, 2024, Gov. Phil Murphy signed controversial legislation that will dramatically alter New Jersey's cannabis, hemp, and liquor industries.

Closing your business can be a difficult and challenging task. For corporations, the process includes formal approval of the dissolution, winding up operations, resolving tax liabilities...

Businesses and individuals facing contract breaches, unpaid debts, or harmful conduct often turn to demand letters and cease-and-desist letters as powerful legal tools. Understanding when these formal notices can resolve disputes efficiently—and when they might backfire—is crucial for protecting your interests and avoiding costly litigation.

Real estate securities provide investors with the benefits of owning commercial real estate without expending large amounts of capital. They also generate stable returns, which has resulted in rapid growth of the real...

Cryptocurrency intimidates most people. The reason is straightforward. People fear what they do not understand.

On December 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (Executive Order).

The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets has opened up new and potentially lucrative investment opportunities.

Intellectual property valuation determines the monetary worth of intangible business assets like patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Understanding IP value is critical for licensing deals, mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements, infringement disputes, and ownership conflicts. The three primary valuation methods—income, market, and cost—each serve different asset types and business scenarios.

If you operate a business without the proper license, you risk fines, insurance issues, reputational harm, and even business closure.

The enactment of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (H.R. 5371) on November 12, 2025, has fundamentally altered the legal foundation of the U.S. hemp industry.

If you're considering closing your business, it's crucial to understand that simply shutting your doors does not end your legal obligations.