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Leasing Industry Remains Optimistic Despite New Business Contraction in 2002
August 01, 2003
The Equipment Leasing Association has released its 2002 Survey of Industry Activity (SIA) report results, which reveal that the $208 billion equipment leasing industry followed the trend line of most industries in the challenging 2002 economic times. Respondents to the latest ELA survey experienced a year-over-year contraction, as respondents reported more than $117.2 billion in new business volume in 2002. Overall new business volume was reported as $114.6 billion in 2001; however, survey participants providing both 2001 and 2002 new business volume showed a 4.6% decrease year over year.
Selected Issues in Domestic Tax-Exempt Leasing Transactions
August 01, 2003
Lease investors have been participating in cross-border transactions for a wide variety of municipal facilities for several years. Assets have included water and sewer systems, electric and gas distribution systems, rail rolling stock and infrastructure, and convention centers. Investors have also been participating in transactions involving U.S. state and local government entities for several years. However, the preponderance of the U.S. transactions closed to date have involved rolling stock or transit facilities.
In The Marketplace
August 01, 2003
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
<B><I>Decision of Note</b></i>Federal Court Can't rule on Joint Property
August 01, 2003
The U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico decided that rulings by Puerto Rican courts that a late composer's songs weren't joint property with his widow prevented a federal court from deciding the issue.
Cameo Clips
August 01, 2003
Recent cases in entertainment law.
<b><i>Clause & Effect</b></i>Issues in Drafting Work-for-Hire Agreements
August 01, 2003
The common use of content created by freelance talent has made the signing of work-for-hire agreements a common requirement of entertainment production companies. But just how specific must the contract language be to make the work-for-hire provision binding on the content creator?
Securitization May Work Beyond Music Royalty Income Stream
August 01, 2003
A securitization is a process whereby an individual or entity pools the right to future payments that it is owed, and sells this right as a security. The first individual to capitalize on the concept of securitization of intellectual property (IP) assets was musician David Bowie. He issued a bond offering backed by his copyright royalties in 25 of his albums comprising approximately 250 songs. Although industry experts expected a flood of music rights securitizations following the launch of the "Bowie Bonds" in 1997, this did not come to pass. However, securitization as a concept is not limited to just music copyright royalties. Any IP right with a proven revenue stream could be used as the underlying asset in a securitization. Therefore, there is a huge potential for extending the concept of IP securitizations to other areas of the entertainment industry.
Bit Parts
August 01, 2003
Recent developments in entertainment law.
Courthouse Steps
August 01, 2003
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Recent Developments from Around the States
August 01, 2003
A look at the latest cases from around the states.

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