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True Lease v. Disguised Security Interest: A New Dilemma
March 01, 2004
Over the past several years, courts faced with the issue of whether a lease is a "true lease" or a "disguised security interest" have been making it more and more difficult for lessors to have their leases confirmed as true leases. Through a process of focusing on economic reality instead of the intent of the parties and increasing the amount of residual value required at the end of a lease term, courts are creating a dilemma for the leasing industry. Certain segments of the equipment leasing industry are more severely effected by these changes than others.
In The Marketplace
March 01, 2004
Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.
Attorney Fees Update
March 01, 2004
Depending on the circumstances and the law, parties on either side of an entertainment suit may ask a court for an award of attorney fees. Following are court rulings from recent months that deal with this and related concerns. In this and future issues, <i>Entertainment Law &amp; Finance</i> will report on such relevant rulings in Attorney-Fee Updates.
Courthouse Steps
March 01, 2004
Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Cameo Clips
March 01, 2004
Recent cases in entertainment law.
Decision of Note: <B>Writer is Co-Owner Of Rights in 'Spawn' Character</B>
March 01, 2004
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that comic-book writer Neil Gaiman was joint owner of the copyrights in characters he created for the "Spawn" series published by Todd McFarlane. <i>Gaiman v. McFarlane</i>. The appeals court reached its decision by finding that Gaiman's claim wasn't time-barred.
Changing Channels: Television Programming Issues In Negotiating Acquisition Deals
March 01, 2004
M &amp; A transactions in the television business can take many forms ' from a large-scale merger such as that recently proposed between Comcast and Disney to the acquisition of a cable TV channel or small local UHF broadcast station. In some cases, even the acquisition of a large and significant sports rights package can be viewed as rising to the level and complexity of an M&amp;A transaction. What is seen on the screen is a function of the rights obtained by broadcasters. Not surprisingly, given the complexities of such transactions, unusual rights situations arise. Following are some that I have encountered in many years of doing deals in the TV business.
Liability Rulings In Lawsuits Over Injuries on Sets
March 01, 2004
Liability for personal injuries has long been a major concern for film and TV studios, given the history of injuries to crew members on production sets. Two courts recently issued rulings based on this concern.
Clause & Effect: <b>Examining Concerns In Sales of Rights In Compositions</b>
March 01, 2004
Songwriters often form their own music publishing companies. If the publishing company sells the songwriter's compositions, what rights will actually be conveyed in the sale?
Bit Parts
March 01, 2004
Recent developments in entertainment law.

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