Dispelling 10 Myths About Bankruptcy
January 30, 2013
Corporate bankruptcy is an area that is often feared and misunderstood by those who believe that bankruptcy will be the end of their business. In reality, most businesses operate with limited difficulty in Chapter 11.
Is a 'Lease' a Lease, or Something Else?
January 30, 2013
As a New York appellate court recently instructed in <i>Women's Interart Center v. New York City Economic Development Corp.</i>, a "lease" may or may not be a lease, depending on the agreement's terms.
The Lease Year: Let's Keep It Simple
January 30, 2013
The date that a lease begins is an extremely important lease issue. To help reduce the possibility of successful lease audits, wise practitioners utilize something called the "Lease Year."
In the Spotlight: Renewing a Lease
January 30, 2013
The market has seen significant activity in lease renewals. This article examines the steps to be taken and the key issues to keep in mind if you represent either a landlord or tenant looking at a lease renewal as an option.
The New ACORD Certificates of Insurance
January 30, 2013
The Certificate and Evidence of Insurance forms that ACORD made effective in late 2009/early 2010 have raised alarm among insurance certificate holders and their attorneys. Here's why.
Sunbeam Eclipsed
January 29, 2013
A recent decision of the Seventh Circuit, <i>Sunbeam Prods. v. Chi. Am. Mfg., LLC</i>, has been viewed by many, including the authors of this article, as signaling a potential trend in favor of non-debtor licensees of intellectual property.
Real Estate Considerations in Divorce
December 27, 2012
While every divorce has its own unique issues and challenges, most separating couples face the same problems relating to the disposition of the former marital home. If real property issues are not thoroughly considered during divorce proceedings, financial and emotional problems could linger for years after the divorce is final. This article highlights several important issues that everyone who is going through a divorce or who is recently divorced should consider with regard to the disposition of marital real property, and offers some tips on how to address them.
Real Estate Issues In the Cellular Industry
December 26, 2012
Wireless devices allow the user to remain connected to the world without being tied down to a particular place. However, this freedom to roam is wholly dependent on technology that, in order to function effectively, relies on numerous parcels of real property at locations around the world. This article describes the real estate interests that underlie the operation of the cellular communications industry.
