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Trouble in Lease Land
July 28, 2009
When financial problems affect the ability of a retail landlord or tenant to perform its lease obligations, both parties can be mutually benefited by working out a solution that keeps the tenant operating and paying rent.
Bridging the Gap Between Leasing and Loan Transactions
July 28, 2009
This article highlights some (but certainly not all) of the leasing and loan issues that should be taken into account when negotiating leasing documents and loan documents, respectively.
In the Spotlight: Leasehold Financing; It's Good to Have Options
July 28, 2009
This article discusses one particular concept in commercial leasing, which, if properly addressed and negotiated up front, is likely to benefit both the landlord and the tenant by providing greater security and increased credit possibilities in the years to come ' namely, leasehold financing.
Tax Issues for Real Estate Leasing by Tax-Exempt Organizations
July 28, 2009
The article herein examines the issues involved when a tax-exempt organization owns a tract of vacant land that it wishes to develop and lease, so as to realize a stream of income from the land greater than would be realized by a simple sale or lease of the unimproved property.
Business Crimes Hotline
July 28, 2009
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
In the Courts
July 28, 2009
A review of recent notable cases.
Panel Rejects Bids to Kill Settlement
July 28, 2009
The federal appeals court in Atlanta has rejected objections to the settlement of a securities fraud suit against HealthSouth. <i>In re: HealthSouth Corporation Securities Litigation</i>, Nos. 07-10701 and 07-11908.
Who's Your Client?
July 28, 2009
A federal judge recently concluded in a widely reported option backdating case that the California law firm Irell &amp; Manella had "compromised ' important principles" involving the "fair administration of justice."
Bail for White-Collar Defendants
July 28, 2009
The Madoff detention litigation has revived longstanding questions about whether pretrial detention can ever be based solely on economic dangerousness. This article discusses the issue in depth.
In the Marketplace
July 28, 2009
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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