New Jersey has strict rules when it comes to home improvement contracts in excess of $500, the overriding purpose of which is to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors. The New Jersey Administrative Code §...
Louis Barr explains how in the recent case of Sutardja v. United States, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled in favor of the IRS and confirmed that discounted stock options (the exercise price is less than the stock’s fair market...
Invited by the CUNY Asian American/Asian Research Institute and the Asian-American Entrepreneurs Network, Julia Cheng, Esq. speaks on this panel discussing the tricks of trade regarding monetizing a business’ intellectual property in...
Crowdfunding seems to be all the hype these days, but few articles choose to go into detail about what it actually means.
Article summarizing the issues faced by continuing care retirement communities in regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act
While statistics vary, as many as 50 percent of new small businesses will not survive five years. This does not seem to deter many entrepreneurs; and to many starting a business is the ultimate American dream. Most potential entrepreneurs have an...
A contract is an agreement between two parties; where each party gains something and loses, or pays, something. Except in certain situations, a contract does not have to be written to be enforceable. However, having a written document stating exactly...
What happens when you discover another business using a name similar to your own? This article discusses some options available to you.
Limited Liability Companies became a popular legal entity choice for small business owners in the early 90s. Best described as a hybrid between a corporation and partnership, an LLC offers numerous advantages, with relatively few disadvantages. An...
As a small business owner you likely enter into contracts on a daily basis. With your suppliers, your distributors, your employees. When a party doesn’t perform, the contract should be the first place you look to determine your rights,...