by Ian Singer | Jun 21, 2018 | Business
Today, the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., decided that a state may require an out-of-state seller with no physical presence in that state to collect and remit sales tax. In doing so, the Court overruled fifty years of precedent. In the...
by Ian Singer | Jun 4, 2018 | Business
Business insurance is an integral part of any game plan for a company’s success. It helps to limit financial liabilities such as lengthy and costly litigations, and also provides avenues for recovery in the event of an unforeseen property loss. However, business...
by Ian Singer | May 31, 2018 | Business
Recently, the New Jersey Appellate Court has upheld as valid an arbitration provision in an automobile service contract case which emanated from Burlington County, New Jersey. It involved a purchaser of a used Ford F-250, with a separate service contract from a...
by Ian Singer | May 22, 2018 | Business
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court decided Epic System Corporation v. Lewis and two other companion cases Ernst & Young LLP, et al. v. Morris, et al. and National Labor Relations Board v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc. et. al. holding that contracts between an...
by Ian Singer | May 10, 2018 | Business
Under ordinary contract law, all the parties’ obligations to each other will exist within the four corners of the agreement, pursuant to their “freedom to contract.” However, implied in every contract is a duty of good faith and fair dealing, both in the performance...
by Ian Singer | Apr 30, 2018 | Business
Arbitration clauses are often used by businesses as part of their comprehensive risk management program. Properly employed, they are enforceable and lead to quick and cost-effective resolutions of disputes with business partners and customers. Improperly employed, or...