New Jersey football fans may already know that Zigi Wilf, Mark Wilf and Leonard Wilf own a professional football team. What they may not know is that the three have been in court regarding some real estate disputes from the 1980s. The three were recently ordered to...
Civil Litigation
Breach of contract claims, shareholder suits in civil litigation
A lawsuit lodged by shareholders against the directors and officers of Bank of NY Mellon Corp was recently dismissed. The allegations involved claims that bank executives neglected their responsibilities with regard to overcharging customers on currency trades. The...
Men’s Warehouse Inc. may have to fight breach of contract claims
Recent media reports are highlighting what may be a very public dispute between Men's Warehouse Inc.'s executive board and the company's founder and public spokesperson, George Zimmer. New Jersey shoppers who have favored this men's wear chain may be shocked to learn...
Study shows dangers of amusement park rides
It's that time of year when many New Jersey families take vacations. A number of children are probably pretty excited to get out to amusement parks and hop on roller coasters and other rides this season. A new study, however, might cause some concern for parents who...
New Jersey concert promoter sues Nas for breach of contract
Anyone who has ever spent their hard-earned money to buy concert tickets only to have the concert suddenly canceled knows what an incredibly frustrating experience that can be. Concerts get canceled for a number of reasons--from the musicians becoming sick, to weather...
Business dispute: Shakira’s ex sues her for $100 million
Going into business with family or friends can be a great experience. What could be better than being able to have your co-workers or business partners be people that you truly care about? While it can be great to work with family and friends to accomplish business...
Trademark disputes hit New Jersey restaurant business
Part of building a successful business is developing a recognizable brand. Whether you run a large corporation in a major city or a mom-and-pop shop in a small town, success often hinges on the ability of consumers to easily identify a business with great products and...
The most frequent cause of distracted driving may surprise you
Many New Jersey residents know how dangerous distracted driving is and they pride themselves on avoiding such dangers-they don't use cellphones behind the wheel for talking or texting, they don't get too focused on adjusting the radio, and they even keep their kids...
FedEx trailer strikes pedestrian in Teterboro, New Jersey
When people are injured in car accidents in New Jersey, they may be able to hold drivers accountable for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitative costs and other related expenses. This is generally done through a personal injury lawsuit, or wrongful death lawsuit...
Toyota to settle lawsuit related to vehicle recalls
Toyota owners here in New Jersey have likely heard the news of the company's massive settlement that was announced earlier this week. The automaker has decided to pay more than $1 billion to end a lawsuit related to claims of unintended acceleration in its cars. If...