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NJ Limited Partner Liability for Partnership Debts


NJ Limited Partner Liability: Can a Limited Partner be Held Liable for a Limited Partnership’s Debts? In limited circumstances the answer is “yes”. Under New Jersey’s Uniform Partnership Law a limited partner is protected from liability from the limited partnership’s obligations except in two instances: (1) Where the limited partner i...

Posted by , March 21, 2018 • Business Divorce, Corporate, Litigation

Orders Compelling or Denying Contractual Arbitration Provisions Are Directly Appealable


In a published decision issued on February 16, 2018, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division clarified that a trial court's decision to compel or deny enforcement of a contractual arbitration provision constitutes a "final order" that triggers the 45-day appeal period provided under R. 2:4-4.  Hayes v. Turnersville Chrysler Jeep, Docke...

Posted by , February 22, 2018 • Appeals, Consumer Fraud, Contracts, Litigation

New Jersey Municipalities Face Tough Choices Ahead With Recreational Marijuana


If Governor Elect Philip Murphy keeps his campaign promise, he will be signing a bill legalizing the use, production and sale of recreational marijuana within the first 100 days of his administration.  The passage of this law will force municipalities throughout New Jersey to make some tough decisions.  Do they embrace the tax and other economic ...


NJ Supreme Court Upholds Creditor’s Security Interest in Attorney’s Fees


In a November 14, 2017 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed two important questions arising under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code governing the pledging and perfection of a security interest in an attorney's contingency fee. (1) Is the pledge of an anticipated attorney's fee considered an account receivable that can be sec...

Posted by , November 16, 2017 • Collection, Litigation, Secured Transactions, UCC

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