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Changed circumstances do not automatically excuse contract performance. Learn how impossibility and frustration of purpose doctrines work under NJ and NY law.

SBA loans are among the most widely used financing tools for small business acquisitions in NJ and NY.

Without a succession plan, your business interest passes under your will or intestacy laws — which may not reflect your intentions and can create serious problems for surviving co-owners.

Acquiring a medical or professional practice involves licensing requirements, fee-splitting restrictions, and goodwill issues that do not arise in ordinary business acquisitions.

The American Arbitration Association’s 2024 data on commercial dispute resolution contains useful benchmarks for business owners deciding whether to include arbitration clauses in their contracts.

A business partner paying themselves an unauthorized salary is a form of self-dealing that can constitute a breach of fiduciary duty. Learn what steps are typically considered in NJ and NY.

Indemnification clauses are among the most heavily negotiated provisions in any business contract. Here is what they cover and why the details matter in NJ and NY.

Life insurance is one of the most common funding mechanisms for death-triggered buyouts under a buy-sell agreement. Here is how it works and what to consider.

Seller financing is a common structure in small business acquisitions. The promissory note and related documents determine your rights if something goes wrong after closing.