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Landlords' Liens and Waivers
November 27, 2012
The landlord's lien may be created either by contract under the terms of the lease or through operation of law, and allows the landlord to levy the property located at the demised premises of a tenant who has failed to pay rent.
Franchisor-Supplier Relationships
November 27, 2012
It appears that many franchisors have no formal long-term or, for that matter, short-term agreements with their suppliers. Is this an unhealthy move by these franchisors?
Unintended Effects of a 'Belts and Suspenders' Approach
November 27, 2012
Commercial landlords should carefully review what their tenants are requesting to be recorded against the landlords' fee interests in their properties, and ensure that such documentation is not so ambiguous or overly broad that it could have unintended consequences.
In the Spotlight: Shopping Center Declarations
November 27, 2012
A commercial tenant contemplating a lease in a shopping center or adjacent outparcel has its work cut out for it in terms of due diligence required.
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.

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