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In the Spotlight: Landlords and Tenants Mediate Conflicts Image

In the Spotlight: Landlords and Tenants Mediate Conflicts

David Garcia

Whether or not tenants have protective lease provisions, conflicts frequently arise with landlords facing economic stresses, and more often arise with the successor landlord, foreclosure purchaser. These conflicts threaten ' and often result in ' litigation.

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Reevaluating REAs

Sheldon A. Halpern

Part one of this three-part article discussed how the economy has impacted the flexibility and control of REAs. Part Two herein focuses on operating covenants and monetization of real estate.

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May issue in PDF format

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases.

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U.S. Immigration Law

Teri A. Simmons & Stephen P. Pocalyko

U.S. law firms and their clients are subject to scrutiny by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This article outlines some of the key components of federal law related to employer duties regarding immigration compliance. In March 2010, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it was issuing Notices of Inspection to 180 businesses in several states.

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UCC ' 1-203: A Few Lesser (and Not Always Lessor) Known Pitfalls

Michael J. Witt

This article discussed the unexpected (and, for a lessor, sometimes unfortunate) consequences that can result by not understanding all the nuances of UCC ' 1-203.

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Ethical Good Eggs

Paula Campbell

As an organization, what do we do when a client asks us to proceed through uncharted waters? Do solutions conceived outside of our comfort zone make us seem reckless or inversely, innovative?

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Elements of Solar System Financing

Pamela Martinson & Josh Holt

'Going green' has never been more popular, and financing the acquisition of renewable energy equipment has never been more affordable, both for commercial users and individual consumers. A wide variety of government and private programs are available, providing acquisition dollars as well as tax credits, deductions, and exclusions, and other incentives intended to stimulate clean energy development and adoption.

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Business Crimes Hotline

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National rulings of importance.

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In the Courts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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