What's New in the Law
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.
Hav-A-Kar Leasing: Accelerated Payments in Canada ' Close But Not Quite Right
An Ontario Court of Appeal case, <i>Hav-A-Kar Leasing Ltd. v. Vekselshtein</i>, enforced an acceleration clause and did not discount payments for early receipt. The decision to enforce this type of clause is problematic, as it gives the lessor more funds than it would have received had the agreement been fulfilled.
Survey of GC Pay Finds Higher Salaries, Lower Bonuses
General counsel at major corporations saw their base salaries climb, even as cash bonus awards fell in the last year, according to the latest compensation benchmarking figures from the Association of Corporate Counsel.
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No Need to Be Blue About Green Marketing
Failing to ensure legal compliance when making green claims in advertising can have serious consequences for a company ' not the least of which is scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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The Pros and Cons of Physical and Logical Collections
In the wake of the ruling in <i>National Day Laborer Organizing Network</i>, corporations need to assess which collection methodology should be used.
DE Court Adheres to Plain Meaning of Acquisition Agreement Terms
The decision in <i>Winshall v. Viacom International Inc.</i> certainly is of comfort to dealmakers and practitioners who are responsible for negotiating and documenting M&A transactions. Here's why.
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New Recess Appointments Case Roils NLRB and CFTC
The consequences for the NLRB of <i>Noel Canning v. NLRB</i>are so potentially catastrophic that the Board must of necessity must seek certiorari from the Supreme Court.
3-D Printing: Strategies to Anticipate the Next Disruptive Technology
Large-scale, consumer 3-D printing is fast approaching, and with it will come a host of complex and uncertain legal issues for businesses as they try to protect their proprietary goods.
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Necessary Formality in Franchise Agreements
A recent federal court decision from Wisconsin suggests that expansive and formal franchise agreements are a necessary evil. A look at <i>Everett v. Paul Davis Restoration.</i>
Descending into Perpetuity
The the Rule Against Perpetuities is back in our lives. Here's why.
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