Current Issues in Syndicated Lending: Defaulting Lenders and the Failure to Fund
The adverse impact of the current market disruption on many financial institutions has given rise to an increased risk of the occurrence of lenders defaulting on lending obligations. This, in turn, has placed unexpected focus both on the effectiveness of defaulting lender provisions and certain other funding and management mechanics of many syndicated credit agreements.
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Appreciation in Separately Owned Home Values
With the dual objective of creating certainty and enhancing the possibilities for settlement, the authors set forth herein a formulaic approach to the division and distribution of the appreciation in value of a separately owned residence (SOR).
Cooperatives & Condominiums
In-depth analysis of recent rulings.
Index
Everything contained in this issue, in an easy-to-read format.
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Recording Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud, which usually starts with a forged deed or a deed obtained by fraudulent means, is a burgeoning national problem. The title industry has good reason to complain and is definitely receptive to any efforts that reduce fraud in the real estate marketplace. The devil, however, is in the details.
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Litigation
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Federal Judge Critical of Firm's Fee Petition in Custody Case
In the current economic crisis, requests for attorney fees are being examined even more closely. A federal judge recently sharply rebuked a team of lawyers for filing an "excessive" fee petition after winning an international custody case, saying their bill of more than $163,000 in fees and expenses was simply too large for a "garden variety" custody battle.
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