Business & Commercial Law

During a divorce, many topics are covered in the Marital Settlement Agreement, and many more when the divorcing couple have children together. This can include child support as well as future college contributions. Depending on the agreement, the divorcing parties may specifically determine the percentages that each will pay for… Continue reading →

In this blog we will explore the basic concept as to when a lower tier contractor can sue an upper tier contractor. The generally well accepted principal of law is that a contractor can only sue a party with whom it has a direct contractual relationship. In other words, unless… Continue reading →

Although some contractors may be unaware, the process for filing a residential construction lien is markedly different than the process to file a construction lien with regard to a commercial property. As to a commercial property, the requirements are relatively simple. First, there must be a written contract to provide… Continue reading →

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., ruling that states can require retailers to collect sales taxes on their online transactions regardless of whether the retailer has a physical presence in that state. The Court’s ruling overturns decades-old precedent that has allowed… Continue reading →

In this blog we will explore the scope of permissible back charges that an upper tier contractor can levy against a lower tier contractor pursuant to a subcontract. The basic tenement of contract law is that the non-breaching party is entitled to be put into the position as if the… Continue reading →

The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court has affirmed a Domestic Violence Restraining Order which had been levied against a husband in the midst of a divorce. The decision, captioned, E.D.B. v. D.S. for privacy reasons, came about when the wife discovered the husband had placed an iPad… Continue reading →