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Perfection and Priority of a Security Interest in Internationally Mobile Goods
James F. Fotenos
Even if a loan to a borrower is made by the Cayman Islands branch of a lender, and thus neither lender nor borrower has any "presence" in New York (other than, not atypically, lender's counsel), the parties' choice of New York law should be effective, as New York permits parties to commercial agreements involving not less than $250,000 to "agree that the law of this state shall govern their rights and duties in whole or in part, whether or not such contract, agreement or undertaking bears a reasonable relation to this state."
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Practice Tip: Common-Law Indemnification
Alan D. Kaplan
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Marisa A. Leto
This article provides an in-depth discussion of the concept of common-law indemnification, using New York State to illustrate how the law has evolved in that state. Be aware that many states have their own peculiarities that must be identified at the outset of any litigation so that an appropriate strategy can be devised.
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Enforcing Post-Marketing Requirements
Alan Minsk
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Diana Cohen
A recent FDA Warning Letter suggests that the agency will not hesitate, when necessary, to exercise its power to enforce post-marketing requirements (PMRs) for approved drug products.
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Understanding Insurance in Retail Leases
Gary A. Glick
A summary of some of the most important and commonly negotiated insurance-related concepts in retail leasing.
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Company-Appointed Rep May Commence Chapter 15 Case
Pedro A. Jimenez
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Mark G. Douglas
As the seventh anniversary of the enactment of Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code draws near, the volume of Chapter 15 cases commenced in U.S. bankruptcy courts on behalf of foreign debtors has increased rapidly. And so has related litigation.
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Costs of Cashless Transactions Raise Conflicts Between Franchises, Card Issuers, Banks
Kevin Adler
For merchants of all types, accepting credit card and debit card payments is almost a requirement of doing business in today's increasingly "cashless" economy. However, as the numbers of these transactions have increased, the costs that merchants must absorb on those payments have become a serious issue.
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A Primer on Insurance Coverage for Live Events
Susan Page White
Even if a concert venue carries liability insurance to cover the scheduled performance, it is important for the musical group to carry its own liability and property insurance. And because cancellations, postponements, and the inability of the performer to take the stage also often occur due to unforeseen circumstances, those with a financial stake in the live event could also benefit greatly through the purchase of event cancellation and/or non-appearance insurance.
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China Opportunities for U.S. Entertainment Industry Still Saddled with Government and 'Copycat' Hurdles
Stan Soocher
<i>Entertainment Law & Finance</i> Editor-in-Chief Stan Soocher traveled to China over the summer to teach the course 'American Music Goes to Court' at the International College of Beijing. He reports here, in a two-part series, on the state of entertainment industry issues in China, as U.S. companies try to expand their reach there. Part One covers the current state of copyright law in China and discusses TV and film concerns.
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In the Marketplace
ALM Staff
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Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
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What's New in the Law
Robert W. Ihne
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.
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