Even companies with established in-house counsel may have a need to hire outside general counsel to cover unforeseen or uncharted circumstances. Often outside general counsel is called upon to help with supplemental assistance to in-house counsel, as well as internal investigations and litigation. Here’s how we at Dressel/Malikschmitt are here to support. Supplemental Help … [Read more...] about How Outside General Counsel Can Assist In-House Counsel
COVID-19, Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility
Last year, as the COVID-19 crisis set in, we took a look at the contract defenses of frustration of purpose and impossibility, two defenses our firm expected to see invoked in contract litigation related to COVID-19. We were not wrong, and it is interesting to see how the two defenses have played out one year later. Frustration of Purpose Frustration of purpose refers to … [Read more...] about COVID-19, Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility
6 Ways Outside General Counsel Makes Life Easier
1. Less Headaches Less headaches are the #1 way outside general counsel makes life easier for our clients. With great outside general counsel—ideally hired before problems arise—the client gets professional, experienced catastrophe prevention. Outside general counsel will draft airtight contracts, make sure the business avoids any obvious problems, and set the business up to … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Outside General Counsel Makes Life Easier
Outside Counsel Cost: Hourly, Flat-Fee, or Project-Based Billing
At Dressel/Malikschmitt, we work with business of all sizes, from start-up ideas to established multi-million-dollar businesses. When it comes to retaining an attorney, we know that cost matters and one size does not fit all, which is why we work with each client to develop a custom pricing strategy that best suits their business and their budget. The Cost of Hourly Outside … [Read more...] about Outside Counsel Cost: Hourly, Flat-Fee, or Project-Based Billing
New Jersey Marijuana Legalization: What Employers + Employees Need to Know
After some delay, Governor Murphy finally signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey. While this is a historic moment and something of an end to what has been a lengthy legislative saga, questions still remain about the impact this legislation will have on employers and employees, including the most important question: can someone be fired for cannabis … [Read more...] about New Jersey Marijuana Legalization: What Employers + Employees Need to Know