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
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
COVID-19, Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility
Last year, as the COVID-19 crisis set in, we took a look at the contract defenses of frustration of purpose and impossibility, two defenses our firm expected to see invoked in contract litigation related to COVID-19. We were not wrong, and it is interesting to see how the two defenses have played out one year later. Frustration of Purpose Frustration of purpose refers to … [Read more...] about COVID-19, Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility