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Received Notice of Business Compliance Violation? Immediate Steps to Take

Seeing a letter from the "State of New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services" or the "Department of Labor" in your mailbox rarely brings good news. When you open it to find a Notice of Business Compliance Violation, a Notice of Pending Administrative Dissolution, or a Tax Levy, panic is a natural reaction. But panic won't fix the problem. Ignoring the notice is the worst thing you can do—it can turn a correctable administrative error into the total loss of your business license. Here is how to navigate a compliance violation without losing your company.
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Co-Owner Making Decisions Without My Approval

Co-Owner Making Decisions Without My Approval in New Jersey

It starts small. Maybe they hired a new vendor without asking. Then they fired a key employee. Now, they are signing leases or taking out loans without even cc'ing you on the email. When a co-owner goes rogue, it creates chaos. But can they legally do that? The answer depends entirely on your business structure (LLC vs. Corp) and the specific governing documents you signed. In New Jersey, "majority rule" is common, but it is not absolute.
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Partner Violated Agreement? Legal Steps You Can Take Now

Partner Violated Agreement? Legal Steps You Can Take Now

Running a business is often compared to a marriage. You rely on trust, shared vision, and—perhaps most importantly—a solid contract to keep things moving forward. But what happens when that trust is broken? Discovering that a business partner has violated your partnership agreement is more than just a professional headache; it feels like a personal betrayal.
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“New Jersey business attorney conducting risk assessment for small businesses to identify legal and operational vulnerabilities.”

Providing Virtual General Counsel Services to Support Ongoing Compliance for a Small Business

Client Background A small family-owned logistics company in Monmouth County, New Jersey, approached The Law Offices of Paul H. Appel seeking long-term legal guidance without the overhead of hiring an in-house attorney. The business had expanded rapidly, taking on multiple vendor contracts and new employees, but lacked a structured legal compliance process. They needed continuous […]
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Construction Law Dispute

Construction Law Dispute: Securing Payment Resolution for a Contractor Client

Overview: A New Jersey general contractor contacted The Law Offices of Paul H. Appel after a commercial property owner failed to release final payment for completed renovation work. Despite full performance under the contract, the client faced a six-figure non-payment that threatened cash flow and project continuity. Challenge: The dispute involved unclear payment milestones, change-order […]
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