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More of the New Normal?
The U.S. economy has seen a modest and prolonged recovery following the 2008 Great Recession. According to a 2014 report from TD Economics, investment in equipment fell 31% during the Recession. Although difficult to estimate with certainty, as a result of the decrease in spending during that time, there is considerable cash sitting on the sidelines waiting to be invested in capital expenditures. Yet every year since the Recession, there has been uncertainty hovering over the markets, preventing prudent companies from opening the cash spigot. This uncertainty has taken the form of geo-political unrest, economic malaise and in the United States, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has added another layer of complexity.
Searching for a Catalyst
The challenge facing the equipment finance industry is in pinpointing when businesses across sectors will reach a level of comfort where they are ready to deploy the cash that has been stockpiled. Will the catalyst be a turnaround in the housing market, increased consumer spending, rising interest rates, more favorable employment numbers or a growing calm within the global markets?
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.