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Due Diligence Considerations in M&A Deals in Entertainment, Sports and Media Industries
May 31, 2013
For entertainment, sports and media (ESM) industries bidders ' and their counsel ' contemplating a merger-and-acquisition deal, last year's Delaware Supreme Court decision in <i>RAA Management LLC v. Savage Sport Holdings Inc.</i> highlighted the importance of assessing risk early in the due diligence process.
The Repair and Maintenance Gap
May 24, 2013
Many commercial leases have what can be called a "repair and maintenance gap." This gap is created when the lease specifies certain repairs and maintenance for which each of the tenant and the landlord are responsible, but then is silent on others.
In the Spotlight: The Assignment Provision
May 24, 2013
Tenants are accustomed to negotiating assignment provisions heavily as they relate to a third-party transfer. However, the effects that such provisions can have on a tenant's corporate autonomy are often overlooked.
Areas of Concern When Leasing Previously Improved Space
May 24, 2013
Quite often, prospective tenants are considering leasing space that has been improved by former tenants. This article addresses certain concerns, and ways in which prospective tenants can seek to reduce their risk.
Secured Lender's Loss of Possessory Lien Affirmed
May 20, 2013
The U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit held on March 25, 2013, that a lender "lost its possessory lien when it turned the Debtor's account funds over to the Trustee without first seeking adequate protection.
Financing the Cloud
May 20, 2013
One subject not getting near enough attention is the role IT financing will play as companies migrate to the cloud in a bid to save costs and bring added flexibility to their business models.
Circular Lien Priorities: Tackling Three-Party Subordination
May 20, 2013
This article discusses the priority issues that can arise where three or more creditors claim a security interest in the same collateral and a recent Seventh Circuit case, <i>Caterpillar Financial Services v. Peoples National Bank,</i> that addresses this infrequently adjudicated problem.
In the Marketplace
April 30, 2013
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
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- Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright LawsThis article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.Read More ›
- The Article 8 Opt InThe Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.Read More ›
- Removing Restrictive Covenants In New YorkIn Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?Read More ›
- Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.Read More ›