LJN Newsletters

  • Understanding China's New Franchise Regulations

    The new franchise regulations recently issued by China's State Council became effective on May 1, 2007. Shortly after their promulgation, MOFCOM, the ministry that has authority to interpret and implement the regulations, issued two implementation guidelines, namely the Administration Rules on Commercial Franchise Filing and the Administration Rules on Commercial Franchise Information Disclosure. The regulations are intended not only to provide presale disclosure to prospective franchisees, but also to restrict use of franchising to legitimate business operators. Moreover, the regulations seek to gather statistical data on the scope of franchise activities in China through a franchise registration process.

    May 31, 2007Erik B. Wulff

  • What's Hot, What's Not

    News about lawyers and law firms in the partnership arena.

    May 31, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • No Proration of Lessors' Payments in Bankruptcy

    On March 15, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (the 'Third Circuit') issued an important decision regarding the rights of equipment lessors who find themselves ensnarled in court proceedings as a result of a lessee's filing for bankruptcy protection. In Re: Federal-Mogul Global Inc v. Computer Sales International considered whether two lower courts properly modified an equipment lease under 11 U.S.C. '365(d)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code ' formerly codified at 11 U.S.C. '365(d)(10) ' by permitting proration of payment obligations as of the date of rejection of the leases. The Third Circuit reversed, holding that modification of the lease terms was improper.

    May 30, 2007William F. Taylor, Jr. and Eduardo J. Glas

  • Toll Road Leasing Programs: Ready to Roll?

    States have recently, and with growing enthusiasm, embraced the use of public-private partnerships ('PPPs') as a highly effective method for addressing the significant capital needs associated with developing, expanding, and/or operating major roadway systems. Some of the largest roadway PPP deals to date have utilized leasing structures, and many states have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, legislation authorizing and encouraging leasing as a method to privatize toll roads. Leasing allows for an innovative teaming approach to the development and operation of various transportation-related assets, from design and construction through operation and toll collection. Leasing not only allows public sector officials to take advantage of private sector innovation and efficiencies, but it also provides a vehicle by which states can create large pools of money ' sometimes in the billions of dollars ' to address immediate and significant capital requirements without raising property or income taxes on their residents.

    May 30, 2007Sven C. Hodges

  • Movers & Shakers

    News about lawyers and law firms in the commercial leasing industry.

    May 30, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Movers & Shakers

    Who's doing what; Who's moving where.

    May 30, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Decisions of Interest

    Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

    May 30, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • The Leasing Hotline

    Highlights of the latest commercial leasing cases from around the country.

    May 30, 2007ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Judge Delays Ruling

    Many New Yorkers have for some time been frustrated by the fact that this remains the only state in the union lacking any form of no-fault divorce. Last year, the matrimonial commission appointed by Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye concluded that 'fault allegations and fault trials add significantly to the cost, delay and trauma of matrimonial litigation.' Still, little progress has been made by those seeking to change this state of affairs.

    May 30, 2007Janice G. Inman