(NJ) Is it more difficult to vacate a Final Judgment for Foreclosure after the Judgment has been satisfied?

The short answer is yes. The law will regard such a payment as admitting liability and closing the loop. Also, payment of the account may be deemed...

I've heard that NJ courts almost never give fee-shifting awards. There is only one issue in my case and several lawyers told me

Fee shifting awards are closely related to statutory public policy such as whistle blower statutes, employment discrimination or consumer fraud, as...

Is a lawyer required to tell you if he is friends with the person you hired him to sue?

It sounds like you believe the extent of this particular friendship requires disclosure and your permission to proceed. You do not explain why you...

(NJ) Is it possible to do a vacate a Judgment after it's been paid?

Consult with an experienced New Jersey foreclosure defense lawyer immediately. Consider filing a motion to vacate the judgment together with stay...

Is it necessary to amend my pleadings under NY CPLR 3024 when I'm dealing with a successor liability/de facto merger situation?

Before you simply amend your complaint you should engage the services of an experienced business litigator. The road to establishing a de facto...

Business agreement

There have been many lawsuits concerning the enforceability of term sheets, letters of intent, and memorandums of understanding. Disputes can...

In filing chapter 7 bankruptcy can I get relief from back income tax to the IRS from tax year 2010?

Contact an experienced tax or bankruptcy attorney to meet in person and review your installment agreement. In some cases, the IRS requires that a...

Should my business file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy if it has no assets?

Many small businesses simply close their doors rather than file for creditor relief through bankruptcy. One reason is that an LLC or a corporation...

File a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court. You can do so online or have a bankruptcy attorney help you. The A&P case is pending in the...

Does garnishment of wages by the irs constitute a type of lien? would bankruptcy affect this debt?

Certain types of taxes may be dischargeable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. The rules are tricky, but generally income tax due and payable...