When CNN asked its long-time law firm to look into the activity of popular anchor Chris Cuomo, nobody predicted the investigation would lead to the ouster of the media company’s president. Then the arrival of an anonymous note alleging sexual assault led to a broader inquiry, and some major corporate house cleaning. It’s a shocking turn of events, but it highlights exactly why … [Read more...] about What Will Your Internal Investigation Uncover?
3 Things You Need To Know About Palin’s Libel Lawsuit
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
Commercial Lease Litigation Disputes: Tips for Landlords
As New Jersey commercial lease attorneys, we see all kinds of disputes arising from commercial lease agreements gone awry. Here are a few of the most common commercial lease disputes that we see, and tips for landlords to mitigate them. Of course, as most of these same issues also apply to commercial tenants, we are always happy to consult with potential commercial tenants as … [Read more...] about Commercial Lease Litigation Disputes: Tips for Landlords