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Court Watch
November 30, 2004
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Contractual Jury Waivers: New Case Before California Supreme Court Presents a Challenge
November 30, 2004
A closely watched case now before the California Supreme Court will impact the way equipment lessors do business. In <i>Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court,</i> 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 511 (2004), the California Court of Appeal held that predispute contractual jury waivers are unenforceable under the California Constitution. The case has been accepted for review by the California Supreme Court, and a decision is expected next year.
From Cradle to Grave: Using Bankruptcy Skills to Advise Clients on New Deals
November 30, 2004
Last month, we discussed the fact that of the many hats worn by leasing attorneys, one is of the bankruptcy practitioner. It is a skill set that usually comes into play at the end of a transaction gone bad. This article continues outlining the case for ending this practice and having bankruptcy counsel get involved in lease deals from the outset.
New Leasing Rules under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
November 30, 2004
On Oct. 22, 2004, the President signed the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA), one of the most significant pieces of tax legislation in recent years. AJCA makes a number of major changes to the tax rules applicable to capital-intensive businesses in general and to the leasing industry in particular. AJCA's major provisions include: 1) limitations on tax-exempt leasing structures; 2) improvement to the rules relating to offshore aircraft leasing and incentives for domestic manufacturing and production activities; 3) the application of "bonus" depreciation to non-commercial aircraft and syndicated lease transactions; 4) increased "Section 179" expensing; and 5) limitations on the depreciation of sport utility vehicles.
In The Marketplace
November 30, 2004
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
Landlord & Tenant
November 30, 2004
The latest rulings for you to review.
Real Property Law
November 30, 2004
The latest cases for your review.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
November 30, 2004
Recent cases you need to know.
Title Insurance for the Mezzanine Lender
November 30, 2004
Present-day real estate financing is significantly more complex than traditional financing. Sobered by borrower bankruptcies and compelled by rating agency requirements in the modern day era of mortgage securitizations, lenders are now looking to "mezzanine loans" to bridge the gap between senior debt and borrower equity. A mezzanine loan will often cover 50% to 90% of the equity required to acquire a property. In order to secure the repayment of a mezzanine loan, a lender customarily requires a pledge of the partnership or membership interests of the property owning entity.
Development
November 30, 2004
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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