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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Non Disclosure Agreements The accountant of 2 individuals interested in buying my business requested my financials.

Do I ask the accountant to sign the NDA also or just the potential buyers?

Thank you.

Jacob Rheaume
Jacob Rheaume
answered on Mar 9, 2023

First off, congratulations on the interest in your business.

It will depend on how the NDA is drafted. Typically, an NDA will contain language such as:

"The Receiving Party, including its agents, employees, representatives, members (collectively, the "Receiving...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Non Disclosure Agreements The accountant of 2 individuals interested in buying my business requested my financials.

Do I ask the accountant to sign the NDA also or just the potential buyers?

Thank you.

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Mar 9, 2023

What you really need to do is have a non-disclosure, non-compete and non-circumvent agreement signed by anyone and you should not do any of this without an attorney. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography. Pick the best... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: If I rented space in my yard to store boats and wrote a receipt without terms, is the receipt a binding contract?

I rented some space in my yard to someone to store a couple boats. He paid me $500 upfront for 2 months. I was not aware of the cost of storing a boat. I left for a couple hours and when I came back there was 5 boats, a total of 120 ft in total length and scattered all around the yard not parked... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Mar 4, 2023

The position to take is that thee was no meeting of the minds and, thus, no contract. The worst csase scenario is that it is a month to month lease, if no term was agreed upon. So before the beginning of the next month.s term, give him written notice that the lease is terminated, Send the notice by... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: In NJ courts, how long does a Plaintiff have to reply to an "Answer to Compliant with Counterclaims" from a Defendant?

As the Defendant, I filed an "Answer to Compliant w/ Counterclaims" in an NJ Superior Court on 1/10/23 (the date the Answer to Complaint was due). How long does the Plaintiff have to submit a Reply to the Counterclaims? If Plaintiff does not file a Reply by the deadline, can I make a... View More

Leonard R. Boyer
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answered on Feb 13, 2023

Plaintiff has no obligation to file a reply. There are several ways that a Plaintiff can respond if it so chooses. You cannot make a motion for Default against the Plaintiff. What you need to do is to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney because what you do not know can destroy your case... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I had a fire back on September 11. Got a contractor to do the work. The problem is that they never took the permits.

I have a stop work order from the township because the of no permits and since is a 3 family home we need the plans to be draw from a professional architect. I want to get out if the contract and find someone else to do the work. But because the contractor has out we have a contract we need to... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 25, 2023

You will need to do what is necessary to obtain a building permit. You may an opportunity to file suit against the first contractor under the for violation of the Consumer Protection Law for home improvements. Speak to an attorney.

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2 Answers | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I had a fire back on September 11. Got a contractor to do the work. The problem is that they never took the permits.

I have a stop work order from the township because the of no permits and since is a 3 family home we need the plans to be draw from a professional architect. I want to get out if the contract and find someone else to do the work. But because the contractor has out we have a contract we need to... View More

Matthew Schutz
Matthew Schutz
answered on Jan 25, 2023

Generally speaking, when you contract with a contractor to perform a repair on your home or other building, they agree to perform the work in a workmanlike fashion. Part of that is getting the necessary permits and plans. It appears your contractor isn't bothering.

I would write him...
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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Agreement with client to pay for service provided in 30 days. Payment not yet received.

Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.

There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will govern and... View More

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answered on Jan 22, 2023

This is not something that can be answered without a document review. That is also the same reason a price for what it will cost cannot be provided. However, this will probably exceed the time and work that most attorneys will offer in a free consultation. So you should expect to pay for about an... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Agreement with client to pay for service provided in 30 days. Payment not yet received.

Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.

There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will govern and... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 22, 2023

While your query indicates that the parties agreed that NJ law controls, the narrative does not indicate that venue is NJ nor does it state whether any disagreement is to be submitted to arbitration. Based on the limited information given, your claim has ripened and a complaint can be filed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: Agreement with client to pay for service provided in 30 days. Payment not yet received.

Payment is referral fee for candidate. Guarantee period is also over. Candidate and client agreed on remote, relocation plan. But now client is holding our payment as candidate has not yet relocated.

There is written agreement between both parties. Agreement states that it will governed and... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 20, 2023

The question as posed omits much important information. This includes whether or not there was a written agreement, whether or not one party is a licensed professional, whether or not the agreement was negotiated in NJ, and other issues that may become relevant.

2 Answers | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Can a client tell you not to do work after he signed a contract?
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jan 11, 2023

Yes, provided there is no noncancellation clause in the contract. However, the client will be responsible to pay for work done to date you received the cancellation notice which should be in writing . Additionally the client shall be responsible for reimbursement for actual expenses incurred.

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3 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Consumer Law, Small Claims and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Can a plumber or electrician violate the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act ("NJCFA")?

Or is the NJCFA only applicable to home improvement contractors such as general contractors?

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answered on Dec 26, 2022

Yes, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, which provides for triple damages plus attorneys fees has a very broad reach and can even be applied to businesses as well as people. Not only can plumbers and electricians be held in violation of the NJ Consumer Fraud Act, but also the New Jersey Home... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Litigation and Construction Law for New Jersey on
Q: What type of lawyer should I contact to handle a solar company? We have had damage done to our home due to water leaks.

They have been out 4 times already to try and fix the problem. We now have 3 rooms of ceiling damage. We want panels off, roof replaced and contract loan taken care of. They have not fixed or ceilings with water damage.

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answered on Nov 30, 2022

You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney, who has substantial experience handling home improvement contractor cases that violate both the New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Act and The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Although you would at all times be responsible for your own... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Litigation and Construction Law for New Jersey on
Q: What type of lawyer should I contact to handle a solar company? We have had damage done to our home due to water leaks.

They have been out 4 times already to try and fix the problem. We now have 3 rooms of ceiling damage. We want panels off, roof replaced and contract loan taken care of. They have not fixed or ceilings with water damage.

Noel Rivers
Noel Rivers
answered on Nov 30, 2022

If the solar panel company is in violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA), they could be liable to you for treble (triple) damages as well as your attorney fees and costs. There are multiple ways the company can be in violation of the CFA. To get a better understanding of these... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: How can a signature on a contract for a corporation be ambiguous?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 28, 2022

Easily lets give one example, the signature is not clear or some just signed an X. Many reasons could exist.

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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I purchased a 1 year subscription for an internet search application for my consulting business for $2,900.00.

When contacted about a renewal I said I would not renew then, but possibly later in the year. The company then offered a discount which I still refused. I was then sent a renewal invoice which I contacted them to try to straighten it out. In response, they have sent that invoice to a collection... View More

Sheldon Starke
Sheldon Starke
answered on Jan 15, 2024

This really amounts to a small claim and I would not be worried about it and would print out the information that you sent prior to 60 days and my guess is they will do absolutely nothing about it.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: I purchased a home in 2013 nj. I am now trying to sell the house but found that the prior owner failed to get permits

Cont: for converting a garage into a 5th bedroom and also did so with knowing he only had a 4 bedroom septic tank. Is there any recourse I could employ against my inspection company at the time for failing to provide this information to me?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Sep 19, 2023

The statute of limitations will most likely prevent a successful lawsuit.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: What can I do about this?

Hello I talked to a solar company over a year ago and never went through with a project. I just had the guy come out for the estimate. Project was canceled with no work done that was over 8 months ago. A couple weeks ago I get a letter in the mail to make first payment on a $38,000 loan they took... View More

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answered on Aug 24, 2023

Your situation can be resolved by an experienced civil litigation attorney. I have successfully handled a large number of these cases. This is a clear violation of the New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Act, the New Jersey Statute of Frauds, and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (which will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Formation and Business Law for New Jersey on
Q: As a sole director of a Delaware C Corp, how do I appoint other directors?

I need to establish an employer-employee relationship by appointing two other directors. What is the procedure that makes the appointments legal and substantive?

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answered on Aug 11, 2023

That is determined by the corporate formation documents and the operating agreement, which no one here can know. So you need to retain an experienced corporate attorney. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Collections and Health Care Law for New Jersey on
Q: am a marketer for med labs. Did not get paid for covid related testing. Need a lawyer to recover $ will share around 70k

I worked for few labs during covid testing. They are not paying me for my services. Amount is around 70k. I need a lawyer to work with me to recover those funds.

In past i have seen that labs hate to deal with lawyers n settle or pay asap. Plus i know few things about those labs work... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 8, 2023

It is difficult for attorneys here to respond with an offer of their services. This isn't set up like an attorney referral service - the format basically brief Q & A. One option, in addition to your own searches is the tab above, "Find a Lawyer," or the attorney referral services... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: If I'm month to month in an apartment complex. Can the landlord still charge me for attorney fees?

We are in a process of eviction right now. We have been to court 2 times already. We owe less than 5 thousand dollars and are willing to pay it because we have kids and can't afford any where else at the moment. We haven't sign the lease because of the money we owe. So my question is, can... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 13, 2023

Attorney fees for what? Your narrative is missing some important facts.

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