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Leasing of Solar Energy Equipment
For traditional institutional equity investors in leveraged and single-investor equipment lease transactions, solar equipment may offer an attractive investment opportunity. Leasing solar equipment may also provide an attractive investment structure for traditional investors in power projects looking to expand investments in renewable energy projects.
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Q&A with Sean Kelly, Franchise Blogger
Franchisees complain about the imbalance of power between themselves and franchisors, especially when franchisor-franchisee relationships go awry. The Web has changed that dynamic significantly by giving franchisees an easy way to voice their complaints widely and anonymously. Sean Kelly is providing one of the most popular forums for franchisees to vent about franchisors ' whether fairly or unfairly. A 20-year veteran of the franchising industry who participated in the startup of more than 100 franchises concepts, Kelly started a series of franchise-related blogs in November 2006 that have quickly become must-reads for franchisors, franchisees, franchise counsel, and consumers.
Protecting Intellectual Property in a 'Flat' World
Just as airplanes made the world feel smaller geographically, globalization and the Internet have made it feel smaller economically. The Internet has so fundamentally changed the way people do business that it is difficult to remember the days, not too long ago, when similar trademarks could co-exist on similar products and services (if not always happily) in different regions of the country.
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The Leasing Hotline
Highlights of the latest commercial leasing cases from around the country.
Expand Your Confidentiality Clause
Confidentiality clauses are a common component of real estate management agreements, agency agreements, leases and many other agreements relating to commercial property. Nevertheless, they can leave parties with the uneasy feeling that comes from dealing with the unknown.
<b><i>In The Spotlight: </b></i>Strategies in Tenant Office Lease Renewal Negotiations
As tenants reconsider and update office space needs, it is imperative that they proactively develop a strong renewal/relocation negotiation strategy to maximize their future rights and benefits. Unfortunately, many tenants wait too long to focus on space needs and assume their lease will be renewed on reasonable terms. If a tenant waits until its notice period is upon it before it assesses its needs and develops a strategy or looks at the renewal rights in its current lease, it may become a 'captive tenant' forced to negotiate from a weakened position in the market.
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Copyright Renewal Rights/Unpublished Treatment<br>Right-of-Publicity/Newsworthiness and Incidental-Use Exceptions<br>Right-of-Publicity/Press Releases
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COPYRIGHT PREEMPTION/MISAPPROPRIATION CLAIM<br>COPYRIGHT TERMINATION/SUBSEQUENT ASSIGNMENT
Virtual Worlds Attract Lawyers
'Virtual Law,' as specialists call it, is not your father's law. And according to some aspiring lawyers, it is the next big thing. Of the 50 or so tech-savvy lawyers around the country conversant in the language of orcs, avatars and toons.
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Production Lawyer's Guide to Obtaining E&O Insurance, Preventing Litigation
Part One discussed what is and isn't covered by errors and omissions (E&O) insurance and examined general clearance guidelines for film and TV. Part Two continues the discussion with specific clearance procedures for production counsel to consider.
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