Category: Commercial Litigation

Corporations commonly purchase highly sophisticated insurance policies that cover property, casualty, theft, errors and omissions, employment liability, business interruption, environmental mishaps, and even officers’ and directors’ liability in corporate governance.  Each year, billions of dollars are paid by insurers to businesses to cover legitimate claims. Attorneys are key to this process and are often called …

Employment lawsuits can pose significant challenges for employers, including reputational damage and potential legal liability. While many employment relationships are categorized as at-will, meaning an employer can generally terminate an employee for any reason, there are legal limitations. Employers cannot fire employees for discriminatory reasons, as retaliation for exercising their rights, or for reporting workplace …

Business partnerships are grounded in trust, mutual understanding, and clear agreements. However, when a partner violates their duties, it can cause significant disruptions and harm the business. In New Jersey, business owners facing a breach of duty by a partner have specific legal options available to protect their interests and ensure the business remains viable. …

Contracts are the foundation of most business agreements. Whether it involves suppliers, employees, or clients, a well-drafted contract is the basis for mutual understanding and compliance. However, when one party fails to meet its obligations, disputes can arise, potentially leading to breach of contract claims. Fortunately, businesses can take proactive measures to minimize risks and …

A fiduciary duty arises when one party has a special relationship of trust with another. This principle is critical in limited liability companies (LLCs), where members and managers have specific responsibilities to each other and the company. A breach of these fiduciary duties can lead to significant legal disputes, potentially resulting in personal liability for …

In the world of business, disputes are inevitable. Whether they involve contract disagreements, partnership issues, or customer complaints, conflicts can arise at any point. When they do, businesses have several options for resolving the matter. While litigation—the process of taking a dispute to court—is one of the most traditional routes, it is often not the …

Commercial litigation involves a dispute between businesses. Any other business involved in a controversy will likely hire an experienced lawyer to represent its interests, and you should do the same. Commercial litigation can be complex and drawn out; the stakes could not be higher. You should contact an experienced commercial litigation attorney early to provide …

People generally think of expert witnesses in connection with personal injury cases, whether it is an accident reconstruction expert testifying about the cause of the accident or a doctor giving an opinion about the extent of the victim’s injuries.  Expert witnesses have a role in many other types of lawsuits, including commercial litigation.  An attorney …

Private information belonging to nearly 73 million people was recently discovered for sale on the dark web.  They all had one very important aspect in common—they were all customers of AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.  Exposed data included personal identification numbers (PIN) and Social Security numbers, significantly increasing the …

Many people think the trial is the most important part of the commercial litigation process. In actuality, the case will rarely reach the point of a trial. Both parties realize their risk and what they may have to lose, and they would get a settlement before the case goes to a judge or jury. What happens …