Peter Lamont, Esq.Feb 26, 20193 min readWhat is an Offer of Judgment?Before I explain what an Offer of Judgment ("OOJ") is, I want to explain why the rule exists. The purpose of the Rule is to encourage...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Feb 15, 20196 min readWhy Won't an Attorney Take My Case on a Contingency Fee Basis?Through my Understanding the Law podcast and video series I attempt to answer general questions about legal and business matters for...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Feb 4, 20194 min readCan You Represent Your NJ Small Business in a Lawsuit?Let's face it, not too many New Jersey small business owners get excited about having to hire an attorney. The first thought popping into...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Nov 3, 20174 min readDo Small Business Owners Need an Attorney to Review their Commercial Lease?Most small business owners often act as their own legal counsel for a variety of what they consider to be “simple” legal matters. Such...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Oct 24, 20172 min readCan I Start a New Business while Collecting Unemployment?Unemployment compensation is a state-run system that allows individuals who were let go from a job to recover a portion of their weekly...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Sep 12, 20174 min readHere's How to Protect Your Business from the Next Natural DisasterWith hurricane season in full force, mother nature’s ability to impact business and the economy cannot be ignored. As Texans and...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Sep 8, 20176 min readHurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose: You Need to Protect Your Business from Natural Disasters NowHurricane season is in full force and Mother Nature's impact on business and the economy cannot be ignored. As those in Texas are trying...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Aug 25, 20174 min readRead This BEFORE You Sign Your Business Lease!Most small business owners often act as their own legal counsel for a variety of what they consider to be “simple” legal matters. Such...