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Second Circuit Rules That Lien Is Extinguished Under Chapter 11 Only if Secured Creditor Participates in Case
November 30, 2015
A hornbook principle of U.S. bankruptcy jurisprudence is that valid liens pass through bankruptcy unaffected. This longstanding tenet, however, is at odds with section 1141(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, which provides that, under certain circumstances, "the property dealt with by [a Chapter 11] plan is free and clear of all claims and interests of creditors," except as otherwise provided in the plan or the order confirming the plan.
In the Marketplace
November 02, 2015
Who's doing what; who's going where
Landlord & Tenant
November 02, 2015
In-depth analysis of several pivotal rulings.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Clauses for Leases and Real Estate Contracts
November 02, 2015
This article briefly explores a few instances where an ADR clause should be strongly considered. Although the article is primarily based upon Florida law, the legal principals discussed are likely common and applicable to most other jurisdictions in the U.S.
Seasonal Retail Leasing
November 02, 2015
Whether you are a landlord of a shopping center, a long-term retail tenant, or a temporary seasonal tenant, there are several leasing issues that arise during the holidays that are worth noting. Here is a list of some common areas of concern and questions for you to check at least once, if not twice.
Arbitration: Rethinking the Pitfalls
November 02, 2015
Much has been written about the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to address equipment leasing disputes, some of it positive and much of it negative. For a variety of reasons, the equipment lessor legal community has historically been reluctant to embrace alternative methods of avoiding protracted litigation.
State, Federal Law Differ on Franchisors As Joint Employers
November 02, 2015
It seems that the definition of employer under state law is becoming more restrictive but the definition under federal statutes has become more flexible. The reason is a federal political agenda to empower the National Labor Relations Act to encourage collective bargaining of employees of franchises.
<b><i>In the Spotlight:</i></b> Nuisance Liability in the Mixed-Use Context
November 02, 2015
The recent trend toward denser, more sustainable, and transit-oriented "mixed-use development" ' in which residential space is situated alongside and/or on top of retail, office and commercial space ' has the potential to improve urban quality of life greatly, but it also renews the potential for "nuisances," and consequently, for disputes over liability, compensation, and mitigation of the offending operations.
Equipment Finance Industry Compensation Continues to Rise
October 02, 2015
Compensation in the equipment finance industry increased in 2014, representing the fifth consecutive year that the industry has seen a year-over-year increase in overall compensation.
In the Marketplace
October 02, 2015
Who's doing what; who's going where.

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