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A Brave New World – Tariffs and Force Majeure

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My colleague (Graham Quinn) recently wrote an article about the potential financial impact of the impending steel and aluminum tariffs on the construction industry.  See hyperlink: The Impact of President Trump’s Steel and...more

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Monthly Minute | Global Supply Chain Issues

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Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. This month, International Disputes Partner Thomas G. Allen shares his thoughts on the current supply chain crisis....more

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Phishing for Force Majeure – What’s the Catch?

With the recent onslaught of ransomware attacks, it’s time to revisit force majeure clauses (again). Earlier in the pandemic, we reviewed how COVID-19 could impact force majeure provisions. Since then, there has been a flurry...more

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Level 10 Construction v. Sea World LLC: Can Force Majeure Save Sea World?

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On June 8, 2020, Level 10 Construction, LP (“Level 10”), a construction company hired by Sea World San Diego (“Sea World”), filed a Complaint in California federal court alleging that Sea World is withholding over $3.2...more

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Checklist of key legal issues for derivatives counterparties amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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The current COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted many derivatives transactions. This note sets out a checklist of key legal issues market participants may need to consider in relation to OTC derivatives contracts....more

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COVID-19: A quick recap of key considerations for products companies

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The rapid spread of COVID-19 and the responses to it worldwide are significantly impacting how we do business. While the exact length and severity of the crisis is uncertain and impossible to model accurately at this point,...more

Gray Reed

COVID-19 – Legal Impact

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COVID-19 is now interrupting and, in some instances, cancelling contracts across the country.  While the situation is highly fluid, these business disruptions appear likely to continue and perhaps even worsen in the immediate...more

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Coronavirus and Commercial Real Estate Leases

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This Alert is part one in a series of articles intended to examine the effect of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States and its effect on commercial real estate assets whose tenant occupants are...more

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Force Majeure Events in the Midst of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 has challenged businesses across the board in unprecedented ways. Major conferences and events have been cancelled, restaurants across the country are closing down, and supply chains have been...more

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“Right-Sizing” Hong Kong Commercial Leases: Key Issues to Consider in the Context of Business Disruption & COVID-19

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Business disruption seems to have become the new norm in Hong Kong in the last 12 months or so. The first quarter of 2019 was dominated by news of a regional slowdown caused by the US/China Trade War. The second half of the...more

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