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Cozen O'Connor's Landlord Disputes Firm's Complaints
November 22, 2011
Cozen O'Connor's landlord says its building is completely up to par, despite complaints from the law firm that the elevators are dangerous and do not work; the roof leaks; and the plants look shabby.
In the Spotlight: Leasing Distressed Properties
November 22, 2011
Even with major discounts, leasing commercial real estate can still be risky. The recovery of distressed built assets is not imminent, and corporate real estate (CRE) managers should beware.
Demystifying the Proposed Lease Accounting Changes
November 22, 2011
They" are coming. "They" are the proposed changes to the lease accounting rules. And even if you are not an accountant, you still need to know the broader implications of these changes for leases.
Lending to an LLC? Think Twice and Draft Carefully
October 28, 2011
As it stands right now, under Delaware law, present creditors of insolvent LLCs have one less avenue to be made whole.
A Lessor's Guide to Workouts
October 28, 2011
Every workout should be structured to anticipate a future default and enhance procedural, substantive, and collateral positions. This first installment of a two-part article discusses preliminary issues to address in workouts and key provisions to include in the workout agreement.
'Bad Boy' Guaranties: Does the Punishment Fit the Crime?
October 28, 2011
While the "bad boy" guaranty has the practical effect of reducing the number of bankruptcy filings, this inability to file troubled companies for bankruptcy may prevent the efficient restructuring of distressed debt. Whether this is a positive development for either lenders or debtors remains to be seen.
Landlord & Tenant
October 25, 2011
Several pivotal cases are analyzed.
Lost Profits Calculations Can Be a Minefield for Practitioners
October 23, 2011
Lost profits calculations can be a very tricky proposition and are not to be entered into lightly. In the context of commercial leasing, as in any other context, the party alleging the loss has to prove certain elements.
After a Lease Is Signed: Avoid These Eight Common Mistakes
October 23, 2011
Those attorneys who fail to realize that a lease can have a profound impact on a business owner's day-to-day operations may be in for a rude awakening. This article discusses eight common mistakes tenants can make after they execute a lease.
In the Spotlight: Maximizing Cash Flow Through the Use of Kiosks and Carts
October 23, 2011
The leasing of common-area kiosks and carts is a good way to create more revenue-generating areas of the landlord's shopping center without incurring excessive cost and without sacrificing the synergistic mix and quality of the center.

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