Security Deposit Concerns for the Thoughtful Tenant
Ira Meislik of Meislik & Meislik
A tenant derives no particular benefit from posting a security deposit other than its use as a me.
Bank thinks it issued a Guarantee, but Court finds it was a Letter of Credit
W. Toliver Besson of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
A recent case underscores the risks involved in drafting bank documents and the distinction between conditional gua.
REAL ESTATE: Washtenaw County, MI, Onsite Well and Septic Regulation
Nancy M. Burger, PLC
This new regulation was effective January 1, 2000, and has totally changed the procedure for selling homes that are.
Standby Letters of Credit
Robert J. Spjut of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Effective January 1, 1999, banks may incorporate, by reference, the International Standby Practices, referred to .
Industrial Revenue Bonds in South Carolina--2000
April C. Lucas of Nexsen Pruet
This newsletter outlines the basics pertaining to financing with industrial revenue bonds.
Financial Services Report--Fall 1999
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
This Report discusses the independent role of rating agencies; guarantee vs. letter of credit; and shift in lender's bargaining power.
New Deadline to Deposit 401(k) Contributions
Henry Hernandez of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The New Rule for Pension Plans. In an effort to stop companies' misuse of their employees' 401(k) contributions, t.
Job Applicant Must Consent For Use Of Credit Checks
Ford & Harrison LLP
As of September 30, 1997, changes in the Fair Credit Reporting Act require employers to obtain an applicant's or em.
Proper use of Letters of Intent
George F. Eaton of Rudman & Winchell
You are the owner of a successful business and you have just completed negotiating the basic components of an.
Exporter of Record Status
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
With the advent of U.S. Customs' Outbound Compliance program many U.S. companies are tempted to restructure their s.
Developments in Canadian Asset Securitization
Marc J. MacMullin and F Gordon Thompson of McCarthy Tetrault
The Canadian securitization market has continued to mature in 2004. Evidence of the further development of the market included a number of new entrants into the marketplace as well as a couple of firsts from a transaction standpoint.
Maximizing Profitability in International Trade
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Appeared in the November/December 1997 TMA Journal) All Rights Reserved Contrary to popular belief in the trad.
Bankable Deals: A Question & Answer Guide to Trade Finance for U.S. Small Business
Small Business Administration
This publication provides information about how small businesses may obtain trade financing.
Checking Your Credit Report
Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller, P.C.
Credit reports are free to anyone denied credit, insurance, or employment within 60 days of receiving a denial .
Lender Liability: Agent Liability in Syndicated Credits
Reginald J. Weatherly of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Lender Liability Background. Lender liability may be analyzed along the following lines of potential exposure: .
Credit Applications and Credit Sales-Part I
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher
The economic slowdown and recession of the early 90's forced many businesses to re-evaluate their credit sales and .
Delta V. Transnational, Round Ii: Winding Up, Drawing Down, And the 'Hotch-Pot Rule'
James Veach of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass
INSOLVENCY A commentary article reprinted from the July 15, 1998 issue of Mealey's Litigation Report: Insurance In.
What You Need To Know About the Corporate Fraud Bill
Craig L. Evans of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
President Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on July 30, 2002, which had been approved the prior week by the House and the Senate. This Bill has far reaching affects on publicly traded companies, auditors, attorneys, analysts and investment banks.
Buying And Selling Real Estate: Be Creative And Know Your Options
Tonya Bunn Powell of Nexsen Pruet
This article provides tips for the buyer on how to finance the terms of his or her loan. In addition, this article reviews how a seller may avoid certain tax consequences.
Letter of Credit Litigation
Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLP
Letter of credit law in the United States is a highly specialized discipline. Although a letter of credit is a .
FAQ: International Payments
Gatti & Associates
Which international payment methods are most commonly used by exporters and importers? From an exporter's perspec.
Priming Liens With Less Than 100% Consent -- Important Issue For Agent Banks and Syndicate Members
Steven N. Cohen of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
With each downturn in a sector of the economy, the documentation of widely-syndicated loans gets tested anew, and i.
The Rise and Rise of Structured Finance
Margaret E. Boswell of Sidley Austin LLP
The extraordinary evolution of financial products and instruments over the past two decades, made ever more.
Nigerian Transaction Scams
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
Nigerian transaction scams are pervasive problems worldwide. Over the last several years, Nigerian transaction sca.
Contract Considerations for Importers
Margaret M. Gatti of Gatti & Associates
(Article appeared in the 1995 Custom House Guide) All Rights Reserved Importers frequently attempt to control t.
U. S. Bank Regulators Propose Revised Risk-Based Capital Rules
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The United States federal bank regulators are proposing to revise their risk-based capital standards. The proposal .
Getting Ready for ISP98--The New International Standby Practices
Michael Evan Avidon of Moses & Singer LLP
The International Standby Practices (ISP98) has been carefully crafted for use with standby letters of credit. ISP9.
Letters of Credit Under Revised UCC Article 9
George A. Hisert of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
Here is a discussion of the revised UCC Article 9 measures regarding letters of credit.
Federal Reserve Bank Interpretation Letter
Federal Reserve Board
Interpretation letter from the Federal Reserve Bank which states that stating that an extension of credit by a bank to an insider under a commercial revolving line of credit that triggers the bank's prior approval requirements must comply with the provisions of Regulation O (12 CFR 215.4(b)(3)).
Credit Application and Agreement
Jonathan P. Sauer,PC
Here, just beneath the words 'CREDIT APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT', identify.
Anatomy Of A Bond Issue
David Unkovic of Saul Ewing LLP
For many local government officials and solicitors, a bond issue is a rare occurrence which is shrouded in mystery..
Evergreen Clauses: An Analysis of 3Com Corporation v.Banco de Brasil, S.A.
Michael Evan Avidon of Moses & Singer LLP
In a recent decision, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that notice of nonrenewa.
Letters of Intent and the Duty to Negotiate in Good Faith
Richard M. Jordan of White and Williams LLP
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed a trial court order granting summary judgment to the defendant in a matter which raised issues concerning the enforceability of a letter of intent.
Exporting a Vehicle
US Customs Service
This guide gives an overview of the rules regarding exportation of personal vehicles.