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The Leasing Hotline
January 31, 2008
Highlights of the latest commercial leasing cases from around the country.
Using a License Agreement Instead of a Lease
January 31, 2008
Given the need of landlords to be relieved of the onerous burdens and frustrations of traditional landlord-tenant litigation, a license agreement may be useful for the right business plan.This article discusses the license agreement — its limitations and its powers. It also dissects and explains when and how to use a license agreement, and the ability to effectuate self-help properly.
Think It's Found Money? Better Do It Right When Raising Investment Capital
January 31, 2008
Finders can provide valuable services on behalf of a company seeking funding since they may have access to investors that would not otherwise be known to the company. This article sets forth recommended provisions for a Finder's Fee Agreement.
What's New in Leasing Law
January 31, 2008
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing law.
'Perfect Pay' Provisions in Troubled Credit Markets
January 31, 2008
In the current era of credit uncertainty spawned by the subprime mortgage crisis, perfect pay provisions may be subject to changes as banks, leasing companies, hedge funds, and other financial institutions to which these payments have been sold or pledged ('Funders') tighten credit standards and re-examine transaction risk, particularly in syndications of interests in leases and loans.
Case Briefs
January 31, 2008
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
Everyone's an Expert
January 31, 2008
All of us who are interested in criminal law have seen the 'Battle of the Experts' ad nauseum. The prosecution trots out an 'expert' with enough acronyms…
Contours of the Fortuity Doctrine
January 31, 2008
This article explores how the fortuity doctrine has evolved to focus increasingly on the knowledge and conduct of the insured.
Measure the Premises Twice: Cut the Deal Once
January 31, 2008
Measuring the premises in advance of the letter of intent can help to avoid backtracking on points and re-negotiating the business deal during the lease negotiation process.
El Toro: A Red Flag on Lease Rejection Damages
January 31, 2008
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently issued the first circuit-level decision regarding what sort of damages are subject to the cap imposed by Bankruptcy Code '502(b)(6) on landlords' claims arising from a debtor's rejection of a nonresidential real property lease.

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