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Leasing Industry Remains Optimistic Despite New Business Contraction in 2002
The Equipment Leasing Association has released its 2002 Survey of Industry Activity (SIA) report results, which reveal that the $208 billion equipment leasing industry followed the trend line of most industries in the challenging 2002 economic times. Respondents to the latest ELA survey experienced a year-over-year contraction, as respondents reported more than $117.2 billion in new business volume in 2002. Overall new business volume was reported as $114.6 billion in 2001; however, survey participants providing both 2001 and 2002 new business volume showed a 4.6% decrease year over year. Portfolio performance remained steady, however, with 96.3% of average receivables current (less than 30 days past due). Average receivables in 2001 reported at 97%. The annual SIA provides key statistical, financial and operation information for equipment leasing and finance organizations that are members of ELA.
Commenting on these results, ELA Chair Ed Dahlka, President, LaSalle National Leasing Corp. stated, “industry leaders would agree that the last two years' down cycle was severe, yet most players are optimistic about the future.” Looking forward, Dahlka added that “next year, 2004, will be a key recovery year and the leasing industry has much to look forward to as they focus on operational discipline and excellence.”
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Judge Rules Shaquille O'Neal Will Face Securities Lawsuit for Promotion, Sale of NFTs
A federal district court in Miami, FL, has ruled that former National Basketball Association star Shaquille O'Neal will have to face a lawsuit over his promotion of unregistered securities in the form of cryptocurrency tokens and that he was a "seller" of these unregistered securities.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.