Trucking is complex and getting more so as we start the journey to a more sustainable movement of freight. While matching truck specs to duty cycle has always been important, the reality was that some fleets spec’d trucks for use... read more
September 2023
Recently, United States health regulators proposed that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana. Since the cannabis equipment finance space has grown exponentially over the past years, this should come as welcome news to those who are a part of... read more
September 2023
For as long as I can remember I’ve been told that “technology will change everything.” Whether good or bad, from the wheel to electricity and the smartphone, it’s a true statement. The latest “big thing: in technology is AI. Depending... read more
August 2023
Over the years I have had many opportunities to represent equipment leasing finance companies negotiating leases and other related documentation with argumentative lessees. Equipment leasing falls under the body of law for, and standard practice among practitioners of, a financing... read more
July 2023
Fleets are faced with myriad choices for powering their vehicles, interest rates are rising, the used truck inventory is growing rapidly, and the inverted yield curve is creating problems from a financing standpoint. I think we can agree that, at... read more
July 2023
With a multi-generational workforce across all industries and the job market more diverse than it has ever been, job seekers in transportation, logistics and equipment finance are proactively looking for ways to provide equal opportunities for individuals with a diverse... read more
July 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hearing delays and backlogs are still a large, lingering issue in the courts. Despite the advent of new legal technology (legaltech), a significant portion of the legal community continues to use outdated methods... read more
July 2023
Connecticut is, by all accounts, about to become the latest state to jump on the disclosure bandwagon. The law would take effect on January 1, 2024. There have been a few mistaken reports that the law has already been enacted... read more
June 2023
The highly developed and evolving artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tools and resources, including those that employ natural language processing like ChatGPT and Google’s recent AI offering Bard, are providing many new opportunities for today’s finance professionals. And while experts in the... read more
June 2023
Whether you are an expert in rocket science or, perhaps, alchemy, staying apprised of the panoply of new disclosure bills and laws is somewhat of a daunting challenge. This article is intended, as all lawyers intend, to make your lives... read more
June 2023
On April 10, 2023, Georgia’s new commercial financing disclosure law approached the finish line as Senate Bill 90 hit Governor Brian Kemp’s desk with strong bi-partisan support, a mere two months after it was proposed. If the bill passes, as... read more
May 2023
On April 1, 2021, Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited (MUL) and Hitachi Capital Corp. merged and changed its corporate name to Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc. At that point, Mitsubishi UFJ Lease and Finance was an approximately $65 billion... read more
May 2023
We are in one of the most volatile economic environments that we have seen in quite some time. Who could have predicted the failure of two major banks? The news surrounding Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Financial have made some... read more
May 2023
Commercial transaction brokers, as a general rule, have minimal obligations under the relatively new California disclosure laws (CDL) . As we know, funders (referred to in the CDL as financers or providers) have many. There are numerous and complex disclosure... read more
May 2022
As of late, the East Palestine train derailment, a disastrous incident that led to a controlled burn of hazardous chemicals and a multi-day evacuation of a small Ohio town, has been a hot topic for politicians, news pundits, and rail... read more
April 2023