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Equitable Subordination Attacks on Secured Lenders
This article discuss two recent cases involving equitable subordination in bankruptcy that should inform the conduct of lenders when dealing with financially deteriorating borrowers, especially in such matters as credit facility amendments, forbearance agreements and providing additional financing.
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Leasing Wind Power Facilities: A New Reality
Leasing has appeared on the national stage as a potentially viable, though complex, type of financing for wind energy facilities, with its successful use in two large utility scale projects and one community wind project.
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Court Watch
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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The ABA Consumer Protection Conference
On Feb. 3 the American Bar Association held its Consumer Protection Law Conference, sponsored by the Section of Antitrust Law. Why should franchise systems' ears prick up? For starters, savvy franchisors should understand the larger consumer protection context in which their principal federal regulator operates — especially when most of the top decision-makers show up.
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Hotel Franchises Face Rising Bed Bugs Claims
For lodging industry franchises, bed bugs are a business challenge and a potential source of litigation.
A ROLL OF NICKLES AND A PHONE BOOTH
From major corporations, and both small and large public relations firms, comes a stream of so-called releases and other material that's so inept, and so primitive, that you must ultimately realize that those who do it right must have a vast array of skills, talents and imaginative energy. It must be difficult, because how could it be simple when so many people do it wrong? And of course, the client pays the high price of doing it wrong.
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Ponzi Schemes, Settlement Agreements and the Mutual Mistake
During the current economic downturn, many people have unfortunately discovered that they have been the victims of sharp dealers and their Ponzi schemes. That means that some divorced couples and their attorneys now have one more thing to worry about.
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Advocacy in ADR
The author continues this month with his discussion of tips for attorneys presenting medical malpractice cases in alternative dispute forums.
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Update: Courts Still Split on HIPAA and Ex Parte Physician Interviews
Early last year, the author discussed in this publication three decisions from lower courts that had the potential to greatly impact and shape the emerging landscape of the HIPAA <i>ex parte</i> interview debate. The discussion continues herein.
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Tax Ramifications and Costs in Equitable Distribution
The recent Pennsylvnia Superior Court case of Balicki v. Balicki has sent shock waves throughout the family law community. Here's why.
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