As a service to the public, the
Corbett Law Firm sponsors a program of education in a variety of
business-related subjects. Lawyer John Corbett is the
instructor for all courses. Currently, they are being
offered as part of the Small Business Institute series at the
Camden County College and
carry continuing education credit. For further information
and registration details, select the Small Business Institute
link on the webpage of the Office of Continuing Education,
Camden County College,
www.camdencc.edu/ce/ or call 856-374-4955.
Courses are usually given at the
Blackwood, New Jersey campus on Tuesday or Thursday evenings
from 6:30-9:00 PM. Scheduling details are subject to
change. Please refer to the latest online or printed
course catalog.
Offerings include courses in
starting a
business,
operating
businesses,
landlord & tenant law, and
using the Small Claims Court to collect money owed to you. A brief description of the courses that are
scheduled for the near future is given below.
LAW
FOR
LANDLORDS
AND
TENANTS
Description: Whether
you are leasing a house, managing a multi-unit apartment complex or
just renting a room for the school year, you can benefit from this
how-to approach to New Jersey landlord/tenant law. This course is
primarily intended for landlords and their managing agents but will
also benefit tenants who want to know their rights. The course
covers the things you should look for in leases, what you can do to
check out a tenant before leasing, the rights and responsibilities
on both sides, security deposits, right to renew, dealing with late
rent payment, grounds for eviction and required notices to quit. The
student will also learn how to file and prosecute or defend a suit
for eviction and the basics of filing suits for unpaid rent, excess
damage, and return of security deposits. (Course
CE‑BUS 015‑51; two evening
sessions.)
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SUE YOURSELF!
Description:
Does somebody owe you or your business money? Did your tenant leave
without paying the rent? Does your business
have trouble with collections? Learn how to use the courts to
collect without having to hire a lawyer. This course teaches you how
to prosecute (or defend) suits in the New Jersey Small Claims Court
by yourself. The student will learn how to sue for money owed,
damage to property, unpaid rent, return of rental security deposits,
and many other claims for money damages. Even businesses that sell
out-of-state or over the Internet can do this with proper
preparation. The student will also learn how to collect money damage
after the court awards judgment. This course is ideal for business
owners, managers, and landlords. (Course
CE‑BUS 016‑51; two evening
sessions.)
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SETTING UP A BUSINESS
Description: This course provides
the practical knowledge of the law needed to set up a business.
Topics include the steps of business formation and
registration, features of operating and buyout agreements,
capital contributions, adjusting compensation among working and
investing owners, and how early choices affect the taxation and
income of the owner or owners. Also covered are selection,
ownership and protection of the business name, the legal
significance of job titles; and avoiding infringement suits.
The LLC and S-Corp forms are highlighted; alternative forms are
discussed and compared. (Course
CE‑BUS 012‑51;
two evening sessions.)
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RUNNING A BUSINESS
Description: This course is a legal
survival guide for owners of small businesses or those planning
to start one. The student will learn about contract types,
formation, and enforcement; sales and warranty; secured
transactions; negotiable instruments and other commercial paper;
dealing confidently with agents, contractors, employees, banks,
carriers, sureties, insurers, and the government; how to collect
debts and resolve disputes; and what to expect of your lawyer
and the court system. (Course
CE‑BUS 013‑51;
two evening sessions.)
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