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Jury Allowed to Consider Testimony on Oral Modification of Lease
October 26, 2010
In most leases, the landlord and tenant are specifically prohibited from orally modifying the lease. However, a decision recently handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania illustrates how such a provision may be waived through the conduct of the parties.
The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010
October 26, 2010
This article briefly summarizes tax provisions of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 that the author believes will be of most interest to law firms.
Rooftop Solar Power Generation
October 26, 2010
Part One of this article discussed the financial and policy incentives for using solar energy. The conclusion herein addresses some of the practical considerations.
In the Spotlight: A 'Down-and-Dirty' Guide to Drafting Basic Landlord's Work Provisions
October 26, 2010
If a tenant fails to specify where installations should be placed, a landlord may install them in a manner that will minimize its costs even if such installations make little sense from an operational point of view. Savvy tenants will not let this happen.
Lease Termination Fees May Be an Avoidable Preference Under the Bankruptcy Code
October 26, 2010
Recently, the Eleventh Circuit considered whether future rent under a lease was "debt" for purposes of bankruptcy, and held that a tenant becomes "indebted" to the landlord for all future rental payments for the life of the lease at the moment the lease is executed.
Court Watch
October 26, 2010
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
The Use of 'Use' Clauses in Restaurant Leases
October 26, 2010
This article covers one important issue that can be problematic for both landlord and restaurant tenant if not thoughtfully addressed within the lease: the "use" clause.
Unprecedented Challenges in Commercial Real Estate Restructuring
October 26, 2010
The authors identify some practical "watch out for's" when attempting to restructure a CRE entity against the backdrop of today's unprecedented market conditions.
In the Marketplace
October 26, 2010
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
Civil Liability of Rating Agencies
October 26, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Act greatly increases rating agencies' potential liability under the securities laws. One impact is almost certain: In the future, rating agencies are unlikely to fare as well in the courts as they have in the past.

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