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Gaia Leasing LLC v. Wendelta, Inc., 2010 WL 5421324 (U.S. Dist. Ct. D. Minn. Dec. 23, 2010)
This case should motivate the assignees of equipment lessors to be sure they obtain and understand all of the documents related to the lease transaction being assigned. Although the lease in this case was not an Article 2A finance lease (the lessor had supplied the goods), it did contain a waiver of defenses (which the court confusingly refers to as a “hell-or-high-water” clause). Nevertheless, the transaction also included a document called the Condition Precedent ' the satisfaction of which was to be the trigger for the lessee's obligations to the lessor. Since the lessor was not able to satisfy the terms of the Condition Precedent, the lessee was never obligated to begin making payments under the lease to the assignee, against whom the court grants summary judgment.
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.