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Cross-Border Disputes and the Potential for Resolution via Mediation
June 29, 2005
The world is rapidly becoming a smaller place in which to do business. And as international borders and boundaries become less of a barrier to business, participants in equipment leasing and finance find their world getting smaller, as well. "Globalization" is now an accepted and well-understood concept in most industries and markets, and it is no longer limited to large multinational corporations or institutions. With suppliers, vendors, and customers in many countries on several continents, all linked through the omnipresent Web and Internet, even small, independent businesses may successfully operate across borders.
Arbitration Clauses: Do's and Don'ts for Leasing Lawyers
June 29, 2005
When faced with a transaction in which the arbitration of potential future disputes would offer advantages over court litigation or other forms of dispute resolution, a critical first step is to create a workable, enforceable arbitration agreement. In most instances, this agreement will be the "arbitration clause" included in the lease. A poorly drafted arbitration clause can create time-consuming and costly delays to the arbitration process. Arbitration agreements must be drafted carefully, and expert advice should be sought on all but the most straightforward two-party, single-contract cases. For U.S. parties involved in cross-border transactions, an arbitration agreement may be more appealing than court litigation because of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the "New York Convention") under which awards may be enforced abroad with relative ease. The New York Convention currently has 137 signatory countries. No analogous treaty currently exists for court awards rendered in the United States.
Appellate Division Awards Compound Interest in Takings Case
June 28, 2005
In its April 19, 2005 decision in <i>520 East 81st Street Associates v. State of New York</i>, the Appellate Division, First Department, held that principles of just compensation require that claimant be awarded compound interest as part of its takings damages. While various Federal and state courts had previously awarded compound interest under such circumstances, <i>520 East 81st Street</i> marks the first time that a New York State Court has done so.
Negotiating Parking Privileges in Commercial Leases: What Every Tenant Should Know
June 28, 2005
Parking privileges are often essential to the businesses of commercial tenants. Given this proposition, it is surprising that many commercial tenants and their legal counsel often overlook important parking issues in favor of what may appear to be more pressing legal and economic issues in the lease negotiation process. This is unfortunate, as inadequate or ambiguous parking provisions can: 1) lead to costly legal battles, 2) harm a tenant's business, and 3) cause the deterioration of the landlord-tenant relationship.
The Leasing Hotline
June 28, 2005
Highlights of the latest commercial leasing cases from around the country.
Flat CAM Charges in Shopping Centers
June 28, 2005
Don't look back, but the gross lease of the not-too-distant past is making a comeback, as shopping center owners and retailers continue to seek absolute truth in the never ending uncertainty of budgeting and recovering common area maintenance ("CAM") charges. The latest and greatest chapter in this continuing saga has the parties establishing flat CAM charges with set percentage increases, in lieu of the variable cost recovery method that has been somewhat industry standard over the past quarter century.
The Emergence of IP Finance: A Bright Future Lies Ahead
June 28, 2005
A recent search of Amazon.com generated more than 2200 publications related to intellectual property. The publications covered a broad array of subjects including law, valuation, licensing, finance, management, and globalization. While this finding is illustrative of an expanding interest in intellectual property, the area of IP finance in particular is rapidly evolving and has the potential for significant growth.
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