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Fitch Ratings of New York has named group managing director Gloria Aviotti as the Head of U.S. Structured Finance. She will assume management responsibilities for all U.S.-based structured finance rating groups as well as lead the longer-term initiative of refreshing and improving analytical models across all securitization products.
Econocom USA, Inc. of Memphis, TN has announced that it has agreed to sell its lease portfolio to Meridian Leasing Corporation, a Chicago-based provider of IT asset and financial management solutions. The sale will allow Econocom to focus its resources on its newest offering: a2z, a comprehensive IT infrastructure services solution for small- to-medium businesses. For Meridian, the purchase will expand its presence in the Southeastern market. As part of the agreement, Meridian will assume service of Econocom lease contracts for clients in 48 states.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
When Is a Repair Structural or Nonstructural Under a Commercial Lease?
A common question that commercial landlords and tenants face is which of them is responsible for a repair to the subject premises. These disputes often center on whether the repair is "structural" or "nonstructural."