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Summary and Analysis of the Troubled Asset Relief Program
The United States is in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The credit markets are barely functioning, numerous financial institutions are failing, and real estate values are plummeting. What started as a breakdown of the credit markets has spread throughout the entire economy. In an attempt to strike at the heart of the current credit crisis, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “Act”) establishing the Troubled Asset Relief Program (the “Program”) was enacted on Oct. 3, 2008 in an effort to “restore liquidity and stability to the financial system of the United States.” (Act at '2(1)). This article cuts to the substance of the Program, examining the provisions dealing with the actual purchase, management, and sale of troubled assets, with an eye toward the financial community.
Program Overview
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.