Retail In Mixed-Use Projects
November 25, 2013
This article explores a number of issues that large retailers should consider when anticipating becoming part of a mixed-use project.
Fending Off Appointment of a Receiver
November 25, 2013
While a national tenant may file for bankruptcy, the landlord is left having to service the mortgage without cash-flow from that tenant or any ability to commence an eviction or related action as a result of the automatic stay.
Common Issues Franchisors Face When Franchisees Divorce
November 02, 2013
While the marital status of a franchisee may seem unimportant to most franchisors, with nearly 50% of all first marriages ending in divorce (and higher for second and subsequent marriages), it is inevitable that a franchisor will be asked at some point, on some level, to become involved in the divorce of a franchisee. Handling the issues that arise can ensure that the specific franchise unit(s) owned by the divorcing parties continue to thrive and that the brand is not damaged.
Liabilities
October 31, 2013
This article is the seventh installment in an ongoing series focusing on accounting and financial matters for corporate counsel
In the Marketplace
October 29, 2013
Synovus Bank of Columbus, GA, has created an Equipment Financing Group targeted to small, middle, and large commercial banking customers. The group will be based in Charleston, SC, and will be headed by John Geist, who has been named president. He previously served as president of Leasing and Equipment Finance of Bank of America. Joining Geist are Tad Herrin, Bill Orr, Ricky Mims and Jim Shaw, who also worked at Bank of America. In addition,…
Moderate Industry Growth Expected Through Year's End
October 29, 2013
In its Q4 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation expects investment in equipment and software to grow 3.3% in 2013. The report, which is focused on the $725 billion equipment leasing and finance industry, forecasts equipment investment and capital spending in the United States and evaluates the effects of various related and external factors in play currently and into the foreseeable future.
