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Supply Chain Survival Series: What Contract Terms Apply? (Article #3)

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After working through two different customer disputes in as many weeks, you finally come up for some air. While you have the opportunity, you decide it is time to review ABC Corp.’s contracting practices for buying and...more

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Supply Chain Survival Series: Introduction (Article #1)

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It’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. at ABC Corp., and Mike from purchasing enters your office, slumping into his chair with a heavy sigh. Prime resin is in short supply. The next delivery will be weeks late, only half your order can be...more

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Supply Chain Survival Series: Is There a Contract? (Article #2)

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After working through the weekend, you and your attorney are able to work out a plan for how to respond to your angry customer and your resin supplier. As you’re settling in at your desk at ABC Corp. feeling glad to have that...more

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Get the Goods – Replace Standard Terms & Conditions with an MSA to Mitigate Risk

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For more than 20 years, the supply chain issues were relatively minor, and problems with obtaining goods using Just in Time logistics and lowest price models were few. Supply was ample and demand steady. The last two years...more

Kilpatrick

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

Bowditch & Dewey

[Webinar] New Contracts: Pandemic Impact on Contract and Transaction Due Diligence - October 27th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

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During times of economic turbulence and commercial uncertainty, your business team and corporate counsel are well advised to undertake a more deliberate and thorough due diligence process when entering into contract and...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Best Practices for Coping With Project Modifications, Suspension and Termination During the Age of COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, owners and developers find themselves facing the prospect of continued project disruptions. While almost every governmental shutdown order has allowed construction activities to continue as...more

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Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

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When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Force Majeure: Friend or Foe Amidst COVID-19

This Katten advisory considers how UK businesses could seek to rely on the principles of force majeure or frustration to suspend or end performance of contractual obligations (without liability) should that be required in...more

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Applicability of Force Majeure and Impossibility in the Wake of COVID-19 Under New York Law

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In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic disruption, some contracting parties may seek to be excused from performance under their contracts. For contracts subject to New York law, including insurance...more

Troutman Pepper

Your Contracts in a Coronavirus World

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on human health, life and economic activity around the world. The virus has caused severe disruptions to the global economy, including the banning of...more

White and Williams LLP

Drafting and Enforcing Force Majeure Clauses in the Wake of COVID-19: Details Matter

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The COVID-19 virus, now on the shores of the United States, continues to impact U.S. businesses at an increasing velocity. With workers contracting the virus across the globe and unable to perform their jobs, business owners...more

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Coronavirus – Does Force Majeure Apply?

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The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more

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Managing Project Risk Associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Force Majeure Provisions

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Globally, many developers and contractors are scrambling to identify available contractual relief as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts cross-border supply chains. US businesses will recall a similar effort just eighteen...more

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Supply Chain Agreements: Structuring Key Provisions

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The modern day supply chain is ever more complex. Add to that the fact that it is under an almost daily attack from the current political climate. This creates an environment of uncertainty that is a good reason to reassess...more

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The Importance of Consistency between Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work

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All types of business from startups to multinational conglomerates regularly enter into service agreements for the procurement and delivery of products or services. Depending upon the size and complexity of the agreement, the...more

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