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Electronic Waste Recycling Laws Challenge the Leasing Industry
An increasing number of state legislatures are deciding that there is a need to recycle computer components and other electronic waste, also known as “e-waste,” and thus are proposing diverse laws intended to encourage or require such recycling. Equally diverse, to the point of creating conflicts and confusion, are the ways in which the various state legislatures propose to raise the funds to pay for such programs. Two states, California and Maine, have enacted such legislation and, at press time, 14 states have proposed such legislation. On Jan. 1, 2005, California's law was the first to go into effect. This article describes the Equipment Leasing Association's policy on legislation requiring advanced recycling fees. The article reviews California's new e-waste law and highlights some of the concerns to the leasing industry with regard to California's law.
Possible Solution to Disposal of Electronic Equipment Containing Lead and Mercury; Definite Headache for Leasing Industry
California has attempted to address the issue of disposal of consumer electronics containing significant amounts of hazardous substances with the passage of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act (“the Act”). The most significant requirement of the Act for equipment leasing companies is the establishment of a system for paying for the collection and recycling of electronic wastes. In addition, the Act also has a number of other components including: 1) a prohibition on the sale of electronic devices that do not conform to European Union standards due to heavy metal content (not effective before 2007); 2) a prohibition on the sale of electronic devices that do not conform to the Act's labeling requirements; 3) distribution of recovery and recycling payments to qualified entities covering the cost of electronic waste collection and recycling; 4) a directive to establish environmentally preferred purchasing criteria for state agency purchases of certain electronic equipment; 5) the requirement that manufacturers make available to consumers instructions on how and where to recycle their products; and 6) provision for civil liability for violation of certain provisions of the Act.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.