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A Lesson from the Snowden Manhunt

Thomas E. Zeno

A sobering lesson to everyone who makes a certification to the government: the importance of background checks.

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Compete or Enforce?

Jay R. Nanavati & Justin Thornton

The U.S. is stepping up its criminal and civil tax enforcement in a two-pronged attack.

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In the Marketplace

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Distressed Bank Restructurings

Louis T. DeLucia

The FDIC's list of nearly 700 "problem" banks reveals that the problem of inadequate bank capitalization and the need for restructuring remains strong.

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Lessors Beware

Barry A. Graynor

How can an equipment lessor protect itself against having its equipment "sold out from under it" by a lessee? A discussion of <I>Textainer Equipment Management Limited v. The United States</I> and its implications..

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Attachment and Perfection of Security Interests

Thomas V. Askounis, Debra Devassy Babu & Allison E. Kahrnoff

This article addresses common attachment and perfection problems raised in recent cases, and provides suggestions on how secured parties can avoid these pitfalls.

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Restricting Expressive Activities in CA Shopping Centers

Mindy Wolin Sherman & Sharona Toobian

This article provides owners and their counsel with suggested guidelines for the restriction of expressive activities, and illustrates the types of shopping center rules that will more likely be upheld by California courts.

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In the Spotlight: Options to Purchase in Retail Leasing

Scott A. Miskimon & Michael R. Thornton

This article identifies issues to consider when dealing with options to purchase.

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Granting Expansion Options to Tenants

Matthew B. Mattingly

A prudent landlord must consider a number of factors when granting expansion rights to a tenant.

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Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at two important cases.

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