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New Jersey businesses must manage legal and reputational risk together because modern disputes play out on two fronts at once: the legal proceeding itself and the court of public opinion, where customers, employees, investors, and business partners often reach conclusions long before a judge or jury has had the opportunity to evaluate the facts. Success […]

Two Partners, a Counsel, and a Senior Associate Deepen the Firm’s Litigation Bench in Little Falls, Red Bank, and New York City Following last month’s announcement that eight attorneys joined the firm, Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC continues its expansion, this time strengthening its Litigation Group. The firm welcomes Paul S. Grossman and Jay R. McDaniel as […]

A company is dissolved; legally, it ceases to exist. Accordingly, dissolution results in significant legal and financial consequences.  It is a process that must be properly managed to avoid continuing liability. The Corporate Dissolution Process Corporate dissolution is the legal process of formally closing a corporation, paying its debts and distributing the remaining assets. Most […]

Every lawsuit comes with a cost, and knowing when to settle a lawsuit is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner will face. Experienced litigators understand how to minimize cost and obtain certainty for their clients. For many business owners, the decision is viewed almost entirely through a financial lens: What will it cost […]

Business law services are legal services that help companies form, operate, transact, protect assets, manage risk, and resolve disputes. The phrase can sound broad because it is broad. A company may need help with entity formation one month, contract review the next, a commercial lease after that, and a business dispute later in the year. […]

The common legal issues businesses face rarely arrive as abstract legal questions. They show up as missed payments, contract disputes, ownership disputes, lease issues, regulatory notices, concerns about confidential information, or a transaction that suddenly feels riskier than expected. For business owners, executives, and operators, the challenge is knowing which issues can be handled through […]

Corporate litigation, also called commercial litigation or business litigation, is the formal legal process through which companies resolve disputes in the civil court system. When a business relationship breaks down and other resolution methods have failed, litigation provides a structured legal mechanism for asserting rights, recovering damages, enforcing obligations, and obtaining court-ordered relief. Unlike criminal […]

A corporate attorney advises businesses on formation, ownership, governance, contracts, transactions, compliance, disputes, and the legal risks that arise as a company grows. The role is not limited to filing documents or reviewing agreements. A corporate attorney helps a business understand when a commercial decision has legal consequences, how to structure that decision properly, and […]

In today’s mergers and acquisitions market, representation and warranty (R&W) insurance has become a common feature of deal negotiations. Once used primarily in larger transactions, R&W insurance is now frequently incorporated into middle-market deals as buyers and sellers look for efficient ways to allocate risk and close deals. When structured properly, R&W insurance can help […]

Receiving a federal grand jury subpoena is not something most businesses or individuals anticipate. While it can be concerning, a federal grand jury subpoena does not necessarily mean that you are being accused of wrongdoing. It does, however, mean that a federal criminal investigation is underway and that federal prosecutors believe you may possess information […]

Most New Jersey business owners purchase insurance policies, file them away, and assume they are protected if a claim arises. Without a regular insurance coverage review, many companies discover gaps only after a lawsuit, cyberattack, property loss, or other significant event occurs. An annual insurance coverage review can help businesses identify potential risks, ensure their […]

Key provisions in your contracts, including those relating to indemnification, insurance, and defense, are essential to contract risk management. While sometimes considered “boilerplate,” these provisions play a pivotal role when determining which party is responsible for certain costs and liabilities. They must always be negotiated and drafted carefully. Indemnification Clauses Businesses should never overlook the […]