Writings by Fred D. Zemel

Fred Zemel has over twenty years of substantial, national experience representing clients in commercial transactions, and counseling clients regarding their business interests. Due to his broad-based, comprehensive background, clients routinely rely on Mr. Zemel’s guidance in structuring, negotiating and closing deals.

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Business Owner Burnout Emphasizes Importance of Exit Strategies

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on business owners, causing many burned out entrepreneurs to ponder an early retirement... The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on business owners, causing many burned out entrepreneurs to ponder an early retirement. If you are seriously thinking about retiring or selling your business in the near term, […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 20, 2021

COVID-19

How to take advantage of the payroll protection program

For small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program is one of the most attractive elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program is one of the most attractive elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In an effort to lessen the economic […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

April 1, 2020

Does an S-Corp Make Sense for Your NJ Business?

Unlike a traditional corporation, S corporations are pass-through entities, meaning that they elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. The primary benefit of S-corps, which get their name from Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code, is the ability to avoid double taxation on corporate income.

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 26, 2018

New Jersey

What NJ Businesses Need to Know About Conducting Virtual Shareholder Meetings

More than 20 states currently allow virtual shareholder meetings, which are often more convenient and cost efficient. However, companies must take steps to ensure that a virtual shareholder meeting is just as effective as a physical one.

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 22, 2018

New Jersey

Understanding the Importance of GAAP collection

Business executives, particularly business owners, should understand the importance of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). While you don’t need to be an accounting expert, it is important to be able to determine whether GAAP is being applied properly.

Author: Fred D. Zemel

February 27, 2018

Major Merger Enforcement Shift Under Trump Administration

New Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division Announces Changes To How the Agency will Approach Merger Enforcement In his first public remarks, Makan Delrahim, the new head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, outlined several changes that will impact how the agency approaches antitrust cases. Most notably, Delrahim indicated that the DOJ will limit […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

December 29, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Intellectual Property Wrap-Up

SCOTUS issued several key decisions involving intellectual property in its recently concluded October 2016 Term The U.S. Supreme Court issued several key decisions involving intellectual property in its recently concluded October 2016 Term. From offensive trademarks to design patent, it was a landmark year for patent, trademark, and copyright decisions. We provided in-depth coverage of […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

July 28, 2017

Jam Manufacturer Makes DTSA Verdict Stick

Dalmatia Import Group Inc. Awarded Damages Under Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) One year after the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) took effect, fig jam maker Dalmatia Import Group Inc. became the first plaintiff to be awarded damages for federal trade secret misappropriation. The company’s trade secrets suit alleged that its former manufacturer and distributor used […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 12, 2017

DOJ and FTC Propose Updates to IP Licensing Guidelines

How Could These Proposed Updates Change IP Licensing Guidelines? The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are proposing amendments to Antitrust Guidelines for the licensing of intellectual property. According to the agencies, the IP Licensing Guidelines, which were issued in 1995, should be updated to reflect current statutory and case law. The […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

October 28, 2016

Is your business at risk from international trademark squatters?

China saw a rapid rise in trademark filings in 2015, suggesting that multinational brands are continuing to expand their operations there. By comparison, established economies, such as the United States, saw only a slight rise in registrations. According to a new report by Thomson CompuMark, China registered 1.7 million new trademarks in 2014, which represents […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

February 9, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Monkey Prohibited Copyright In A “Selfie”

A federal judge in California recently delivered some bad news to a macaque named Naruto. Hon. William H. Orrick of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California tentatively ruled that the animal is not entitled to a copyright in a “selfie” photograph she took after absconding with the camera of British photographer […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

January 22, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

A New Federal Trade Secrets Law for the New Year?

A New Federal Trade Secrets Law for the New Year? Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee considered an important piece of intellectual property legislation. The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) aims to modernize and streamline the country’s trade secret laws by creating a federal claim for trade secret misappropriation. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

December 11, 2015

Scarinci Hollenbeck

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