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In the Marketplace
November 19, 2012
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
Equipment Finance Industry Compensation Increases for Second Consecutive Year
November 19, 2012
Sustained economic growth resulted in an increase in compensation among originators in the equipment finance industry in 2011, according to the 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance Compensation Survey from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association and the performance reward consulting and benchmarking firm for the financial services sector, McLagan.
Expanding Your Business in an Emerging Market?
November 19, 2012
The opportunities in emerging markets are attractive, but only if your market strategy is carefully executed and monitored.
A Lease Is a Lease Is a ' Loan? Avoiding Recharacterization
November 19, 2012
This article explores the impact of recharacterization, and discusses the tests developed by courts to determine whether a lease will be considered to be a secured loan. Then, a review of the most recent cases shows the characterization tests in practice.
Seasonal Tenants and Lease Reviews
October 25, 2012
Now is the time for all parties to think about creative ways to maximize revenues and to review their relevant documents to identify their rights and obligations before the cheer of the holiday time is upon us.
Relying Solely on An Indemnfication Provision
October 25, 2012
A recent Massachusetts appellate court opinion highlights the dangers of failing to include rent acceleration and liquidated damages provisions in commercial leases and relying solely upon an indemnification provision to collect post-termination damages.
In the Spotlight: AIA Releases Sustainable Projects Contract Documents
October 25, 2012
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released a set of new contract documents to define roles and responsibilities and to provide procedures and processes for owner, architects and contractors to identify sustainability goals and to map out a plan to achieve those goals.
Making Your Leases Work with Your Loan Documents
October 25, 2012
Among the various reasons for complying with your loan documents, the most compelling is the fact that the typical non-recourse carve-out for unpermitted "transfers" may include leases that are not approved in accordance with your loan documents.
Economic Outlook Report
October 24, 2012
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the fourth quarter update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, which projects growth in equipment and software investment for 2012 at 6.7%, down from the 2011 growth rate of 11%.
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