We previously wrote about the contract defenses that businesses may rely on when an epidemic impairs contractual performance, and we have analyzed force majeure clauses under Georgia, Delaware, Texas, North Carolina, and New...more
Force majeure defenses excuse performance because of an “act of God” event. Where a contract dispute arises because of the COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure clauses will likely play a key role in determining whether a failure...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented virtually unprecedented health challenges to the United States and the world at large. But the pandemic also may present both civic and business opportunities. One of the most immediate and...more