Understandably, many find estate planning difficult, since it requires you to consider what happens when you die. You may think you do not need to plan for your estate until you are older, especially if you do not own much property. So why is estate planning important? With a complete estate plan, you can provide for your loved ones, contribute to important causes, and make your life easier as you age.  As you explore your options, consider reaching out to Weiner Law. Our experienced New Jersey estate planning attorneys have decades of experience helping clients set up estate plans that ..read more

For many, the relationship between grandparent and grandchild is truly special. Sometimes, however, complicated family dynamics may lead to a parent interfering in the grandparent-grandchild relationship or refusing to allow that relationship to exist at all.  If you are a grandparent and have found yourself in such a situation, it’s important to understand your rights when it comes to grandparent visitation. In this article, the grandparents’ rights attorneys of Weiner Law will discuss the nuances of grandparent visitation rights in New Jersey, including whether grandparents are entitle ..read more

As anticipation grows around the potential federal descheduling of cannabis, the market reacted positively with a significant uptick in cannabis stocks, sparked by a tweet from the esteemed hedge fund manager Doug Kass hinting at a DEA reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III. This pivotal moment arrives amidst transformative legislative reforms in the cannabis sector across the northeastern United States, particularly spotlighting New York and New Jersey. These reforms are catalyzing a surge in demand for specialized legal expertise, showcasing the pivotal roles of premier legal firms lik ..read more

Speculation over federal de-scheduling sent cannabis stocks soaring on Friday, March 15, 2024, as renowned hedge fund manager Doug Kass hinted that the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is poised to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance. This surge in interest mirrors the rapid growth of the cannabis industry in New Jersey, the Northeast, and the country as a whole, which is being reshaped by various state legislative reforms. In this dynamic regulatory landscape, the Weiner Law Group stands out with its expertise in cannabis law. Our team of cannabis business attorneys is at the fore ..read more

A defendant who previously consented to the entry of a temporary restraining order in a trade secrets case was ordered to turn over electronic devices, notwithstanding that he claimed to do so would violate his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. The plaintiff in the trade secret case, Legend Biotech USA Inc. v. Liu which develops cell-editing therapies for cancer and other diseases, previously employed defendant Lianxing Liu. Legend Biotech discovered that Liu had been trade secrets and confidential information to his personal email account. ​ Misappropriation of Trade Secrets ..read more

Whether you built a business from the ground up or acquired it another way, there comes a time when every business owner has to move on. When you want the business to continue without you, that often means selling it. So you need to find a buyer who will do right by your business and ensure completion of the sale. Navigating a business sale alone can be nearly impossible. With the help of the Weiner Law Group’s experienced New Jersey business lawyers, you can confidently sell your business.  To get started, please contact us today. Preparing to Sell Like many things in life, much of your ..read more

The last few years have irrevocably altered the expectations of employment, with millions of employees now engaged in some degree of remote work.  This presents a legal and logistical conundrum for businesses who need these employees to have seamless remote access to sensitive information without sacrificing the safeguards and supervision necessary to protect it. A recent District of New Jersey opinion illustrates some valuable lessons for employers navigating this data dilemma in 2024. Enforcing Restrictive Covenants and Protecting Data with Remote Workers A remote work force raises a n ..read more

The divorcing couple that owns a business together has to manage the family and business relationships simultaneously. That typically involves terminating their relationship as well. And if one of the parties owned the business before the marriage, such as a stake in a family business, it means dissecting the interests of the divorcing spouses in a way that may implicate the interests of still others. In a recent case before the Supreme Court in Montana, the issue was how to deal with a distribution of property when one of the sons of a ranching family was divorced from his wife after more th ..read more

As we look forward to plans for 2021, we may find that business partnerships, like marriage, do not always end as expected. Some business relationships work as well as one may hope and the business thrives. Others become contentious and partners realize it is best to go their separate ways. Which leads to one big question — how do business partners dissolve the partnership? Partnerships are generally legal relationships. These are business structures that result from drafting various legal documents. Although it is not wise to simply walk away from the partnership, Weiner Law Group LLC provid ..read more

Agreements are what make the business world go ‘round. It’s the interdependence of companies and individuals that fuels business progress and, ultimately, success. So important are these agreements that they become contracts — legally binding documents that hold both parties accountable for agreed-upon actions/tasks. In New Jersey and in every other state, when one party fails to live up to the promises outlined in a legal agreement, a “breach of contract” suit can be initiated. Breach of contract can occur in the following ways: material breach, a serious violation of the contract terms such ..read more