The federal government's authority to regulate wetlands has been the subject of frequent litigation. In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, 598 U.S. ____ (2023)...

The CTA took effect on January 1, 2024. It imposes significant compliance burdens on small businesses by requiring them to report information on their "beneficial owners" to FinCEN of the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Arbitration clauses are frequently used in business, commercial, and real estate transactions to lessen the risk that disagreements between the parties will result in costly and protracted litigation.

For New Jersey business owners who have built closely held companies through decades of work and investment, succession planning through trusts offers a strategic path to protect value and ensure smooth transitions. This approach addresses critical concerns around management continuity, tax exposure, and family dynamics while preserving the long-term viability of the business across generations.

When business partners reach an impasse, the consequences can threaten the entire enterprise. Understanding your legal options—from mediation and buyouts to formal dissolution—is critical to protecting both your interests and the business you helped build. What steps should you take when a partnership dispute escalates beyond resolution?

Every New Jersey company should periodically evaluate its governance framework.

Bringing on outside investors can provide the capital and strategic support a business needs to grow. However, raising capital also introduces important legal, financial, and operational considerations.

Utility-scale battery energy storage systems are transforming the electric grid across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, creating opportunities for developers and property owners while introducing complex legal challenges. From zoning and interconnection to fire safety and financing, these projects require careful navigation of overlapping federal, state, and local requirements that vary significantly by jurisdiction.

On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE)...

When legal issues arise, many New Jersey businesses default to a "no comment" stance, believing silence protects them from liability. However, this approach can allow allegations to go unanswered, critical deadlines to pass, and manageable disputes to escalate into costly litigation. Understanding when silence serves your interests versus when it creates unnecessary risk is essential for protecting your business.

Being served with a lawsuit is one of the most stressful legal events a business or individual can face. Whether the claim involves a contract dispute, an employment...

While the New York City real estate market can be extremely competitive, moving too quickly often backfires. Before purchasing a condominium or cooperative in New York City...

Investing in New Jersey rental property requires careful examination of financial projections, legal compliance, tenant relationships, and regulatory obligations. Understanding zoning requirements, lead-based paint inspections, flood risk disclosures, and landlord-tenant protections can help investors avoid costly problems that often emerge after closing.

If you are considering the purchase of a property, you may wonder — what is title insurance, do I need it, and why do I need it? Even seasoned property owners may question if the added expense...

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has regulators scrambling to craft new laws to govern the technology. Businesses that develop AI solutions, as well as the companies that deploy them...

The combination of lengthy leases and high rents means even small leasing disputes can have significant financial consequences.

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) remain a critical tool for protecting sensitive business information. However, New York NDA requirements have evolved, and businesses must ensure these agreements are carefully...

The rapid evolution of corporate governance trends witnessed in the United States over the past few years is expected to continue in 2023...

The prospect of civil litigation is daunting for large corporations and small businesses alike. Understanding the process can help business owners and executives reduce the uncertainty, avoid costly missteps...

Netflix's $1 billion Fort Monmouth studio investment is transforming Monmouth County's real estate landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities across industrial, hospitality, and commercial sectors. With 12 soundstages under construction and 86% of the former military base now under contract, sophisticated investors are repositioning their strategies to capture value in adjacent submarkets before the 2027 opening.