Buying into a franchise with a business partner means signing a franchise agreement. However, that document alone does not govern how co-owners run the business day to day. Without clear rules for managing the business, partners may face disagreements over...
New Jersey Legal Blog
Can a seller cancel during attorney review in New Jersey?
Picture signing a contract to sell your home, then waking the next morning unsure you made the right call. In New Jersey, that hesitation does not always bind you, because sellers hold a short right to back out after both sides sign. Knowing how that window works and...
How New Jersey classifies drug charges and ways to defend yourself
A drug charge can leave you worried about prison, your job and your future. The uncertainty may feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first arrest. Understanding how New Jersey grades these offenses can help you see what you might be facing. How New Jersey...
Which records matter when buying a New Jersey rental property?
Buying a New Jersey rental building can provide income from the start. However, existing leases, deposits and tenant disputes may also affect you after closing. Before completing the purchase, review records showing what each tenant pays and which duties may transfer...
How hard is it to get a gun in NJ?
New Jersey has some of the nation's strictest firearms laws and ownership comes with several legal requirements. For gun owners or those looking to acquire a license, it is important to understand the legal procedures and restrictions that are in place. Here is what...
What does a personal guarantee mean in a franchise deal?
Buying a franchise through an LLC or corporation may feel like a way to separate company finances from your own. A personal guarantee waives that liability protection by making you responsible for certain business debts if the business cannot pay. Before signing a New...
What should you know about your Miranda rights?
Being interrogated by police officers can be a stressful situation, but it requires you to make a very important decision, even though you’re stressed. This decision is whether you are going to invoke your Miranda rights or not. The Miranda rights are a set of rights...
Can you contact someone if a restraining order is in place?
If you have filed for a restraining order, you may wonder whether you can still contact the person you named in this document. The answer is usually no. A restraining order is a court order, not a private agreement between two people. Even if you started the case, the...
Prescription medication can lead to impaired driving charges
Most impaired driving charges are handed out because the police find someone who is impaired by alcohol. This is why breath tests are often used in DWI cases. A breath test can measure someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to see if they are at or over the legal...
The importance of a survey when buying commercial property
Investors and business leaders seeking to acquire commercial real estate may bypass a survey, especially if their lenders do not require one. A survey validates the boundaries of a parcel, which can help resolve disputes between neighbors or validate appropriate...




