New Jerseyans are known for telling you like it is. But words can have consequences, which is why the Dressel/Malikschmitt team fields a lot of questions about defamation, libel, and slander. Interest in this area of law has ticked up over the past few weeks as former Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against the New York Times made headlines. It’s an … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Need To Know About Palin’s Libel Lawsuit
New Jersey Bills Would Regulate the Blockchain
The new session of the New Jersey legislature is just getting underway, but two bills that could have a profound impact on the use of digital currency in the Garden State have already been introduced. As one of the state’s leading law firms in the cryptocurrency and blockchain-related litigation space, Dressel/Malikschmitt is closely following this year’s legislative action. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Bills Would Regulate the Blockchain
First Steps to Starting Your Business
Start With the Paperwork The first step in starting your business—besides the business concept itself—is to initiate the proper filings with the relevant Secretary of State. These are the formational documents that will bring your business into the world as a distinct legal entity of its own. Generally speaking, these documents are simple enough to draft and file, but they are … [Read more...] about First Steps to Starting Your Business
Matthew Locke: Spring 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Matt's winning essay: I have worked with children and their families as a middle school teacher and basketball coach for the past seven years. From Brookyln to the Bronx to Chicago, immersing myself into diverse communities has essentially been at the heart of my job. Although I originally planned to attend law school immediately after graduating from college in 2012, I … [Read more...] about Matthew Locke: Spring 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Cryptocurrency Courtroom Tales: $100 Million Judgement Victory
It’s not often that a defendant will label a $100 million dollar judgment against him as a “victory,” but it’s a surprising result of current cryptocurrency courtroom disputes. It was precisely the label Craig Wright attached to a jury’s award earlier this month in the action filed against him by Ira Kleiman, the brother of Wright’s business partner David Kleiman. Anonymous … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency Courtroom Tales: $100 Million Judgement Victory