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A wave of executive orders from the Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the landscape for federal contractors, with sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid, diversity initiatives, and gender policy....more
At a time when government agencies are terminating contracts for convenience at an increasingly high rate, a recent decision by the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Blankson v. Agency for International Development,...more
On February 26, 2025, Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Cost Efficiency Initiative, was released. This Executive Order (“EO 14222”) states that its purpose is to...more
When a government contract is terminated for convenience, contractors may find themselves navigating the complex process of preparing a termination settlement proposal. One critical consideration that often arises is whether...more
A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a state trial court’s ruling that a terminated retailer of custom outdoor kitchens was not in a franchise relationship with a manufacturer of outdoor grills and that the New Jersey...more
A federal court in New Jersey recently granted summary judgment against the guarantor of a hotel franchise agreement, requiring him to pay contractual post-termination damages. Ramada Worldwide Inc. v. Keys Hosp., LLC, 2024...more
As the new administration embarks on its first 100 days, contractors and grant recipients face a pivotal moment. With a clear emphasis on reducing government spending and shifting resources toward energy independence and...more
If you are involved in a dispute concerning a written, but unsigned, commercial or business contract, do not assume that the lack of signatures makes the agreement unenforceable....more
Federal contracts famously include a clause permitting the government to terminate the agreement for the government's own "convenience"—even if the contractor did not default on its performance obligations. Aware of this...more
In this Insight, first published in PLC, Shy Jackson considers the Court of Appeal's decision in Providence Building Services Ltd v Hexagon Housing Association Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 962 that a contractor was entitled to...more
La Sección Tercera del Consejo de Estado de Colombia resolvió recientemente el recurso extraordinario de anulación en contra del laudo del 11 de julio de 2022, proferido por el tribunal arbitral constituido para resolver las...more
A recent posttrial decision from Delaware regarding an alleged breach of a capitalization representation in a merger agreement is noteworthy. The decision establishes that a party is within its rights to back out of a deal...more
Whether or not a breach is “material” is context specific, in particular by reference to the consequences flowing from the breach. In RiverRock v Harnack the High Court found that the dissolution of a consultant was not a...more
The decision to terminate an agreement cannot be taken lightly. In exercising the option, understanding the key terms of the agreement and necessary steps to effectuate the termination are critical. As we have previously...more
The coronavirus pandemic and global economic and political uncertainties mean that more businesses than ever are tied into unprofitable contracts or are required to purchase unwanted goods and services. Alternatively, they...more
Another reminder of the importance of getting termination right. Although the notice sent talked about anticipatory repudiatory breach, in fact the breach relied on was of an express provision which required actual, rather...more
It is common for contracts to contain termination provisions that only allow for termination for a remediable breach if notice of the breach is given and the breaching party is allowed time to remedy it. For a party...more
Filing a claim against a government agency to recover time and/or money related to a contract can be a daunting process. Understanding the claims process and, if necessary, the appeals process is essential. Whether...more
Terminating a contract is a serious and sometimes risky decision. Whenever a client seeks advice regarding termination, a lawyer should stress the importance of strict compliance with the contractually specified termination...more
In Gama Aviation the High Court found that a clause which prevented unilateral termination of an agreement except by written notice was not also a bar to termination of the agreement by way of informal novation. ...more
Even seasoned litigators accept litigation can be time-consuming, often expensive, and uncertain. While you may in some cases be able to avoid it entirely, what should you do (or, for that matter, not do) in the early stages...more
In Soteria Insurance v IBM, the Court of Appeal held that an exclusion of claims for “loss of profit, revenue, savings” did not exclude a claim for wasted expenditure....more
A federal court in Virginia denied tax franchisor, Liberty Tax’s, motion to dismiss complaints by two of its area developers (“ADs”). The ADs claimed Liberty Tax breached their contract for wrongfully terminating, failing to...more
The High Court recently considered the termination of an aircraft lease to purchase contract between OCA and Novans (an aircraft broking and consultancy company). In finding for the Claimant, the judgment considers the thorny...more