PilieroMazza Annual Review: Lessons from 2023 Contract Claims and Appeals Decisions Affect Approach to 2024 Cases
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Options Beyond Contract Termination or Default
Termination for Convenience How to Prepare Your Settlement Proposal
Identifying and Quantifying Government Contract Claims
Is There Liability for Terminating Contracts Related to Russia?
Monthly Minute | Global Supply Chain Issues
Troutman Pepper COVID-19 Legal Issues Podcast Series: COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends (Part Two)
COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends (Part One)
Monthly Minute | Due Diligence Considerations Related to COVID-19
AFSA Extra Credit Podcast: Auto Remote Sales Compliance
Will COVID-19 Qualify as a ‘Material Adverse Effect’?
In the complex world of commercial international trade, contracts serve as the foundation for successful transactions. A well-prepared contract review checklist provides a basis for lawyers to ensure that all necessary terms...more
The Civil Transactions Regulation (the “CTR”) was promulgated on 18 June 2023 and entered into force on 16 December 2023. The CTR was conceived as one of four key reforms announced in February 2021 to enhance the general...more
Although the general principles of English contractual law did not see a dramatic overhaul in 2023, parties to commercial contracts should still be aware of a number of cases in 2023 that tweaked, clarified or confirmed areas...more
When drafting agreements, there are essential terms that each party needs to consider in order to make sure that they have a well written contract that will protect their interests. A few of these considerations include the...more
Traditionally, industry in Germany has enjoyed close commercial ties with Russia and Ukraine. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed on Russia—and by Russia—will inevitably affect these business...more
In part two of our discussion of commercial issues surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, focuses on the legal implications of a...more
The Court of Appeal held that the natural reading of a force majeure clause in a diesel supply contract pointed to an express obligation to repay an advance payment following termination due to a force majeure event....more
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
In the wake of COVID-19, litigants have increasingly sought to excuse contractual performance by invoking force majeure clauses. In the early stages of the pandemic, there were few reported decisions on these matters, and the...more
The pandemic has put many contractual relationships under immense pressure. We explored in our last Business as (un)usual article some of the problems which contracting parties may have inadvertently created for themselves...more
We’ve all taken a few steps forward, professionally, in terms of doing more with less as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Work travel? Zoom. Physical office? Home. Commute?...more
Please join Troutman Pepper for the second installment of its COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends Podcast series on legal and business issues confronted by companies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderated by Troutman...more
"It cannot be seriously disputed that the COVID-19 pandemic is a natural disaster." This seemingly straightforward conclusion has only been reached in a small number of reported court decisions since the start of the...more
If Canceling or Postponing Your Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Anniversary Party or Event, Look For These When Reviewing Your Vendor Contracts....more
Once a month, we cover an interesting topic with a short video. This month, Associate Sarah Beth Barnes discusses due diligence considerations related to COVID-19....more
Though sometimes overlooked given the abundance of federal and state statutory claims, employers must remember that their existing contractual obligations remain in place during the pandemic. As a review of the Fisher...more
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
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
We’re excited to introduce Navigating, a new webcast series created to assist clients and friends of the firm in navigating the new normal – whether that be navigating through pandemic-related issues, new industry dynamics,...more
The term “force majeure” takes us on a trip down memory lane to the law school classroom where our contracts professor spoke of antiquated doctrines of limited practical use. Or so we thought. As the COVID-19 outbreak...more
Across the country concerts, conferences, sporting events, resorts and theme parks of all sizes are closed, postponed or cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the cancellations are predicted to continue through...more
The impact of COVID-19 on the sports industry has already been widespread and far-reaching. Professional leagues have seen their schedules abruptly suspended, colleges and universities have ended their spring seasons without...more
The threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a sudden, unprecedented disruption to many areas of our lives. The decision to suspend the English Premier League (PL) is far from the most important or immediate concern, but...more
Organizations of all sizes are entering, performing and sometimes seeking to avoid contract obligations in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide an overview of the potential impact that COVID-19 has...more
Key Points - - The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement has a force majeure clause, but the 1992 ISDA Master does not. - A force majeure defense is unavailable unless payment/delivery is actually prevented. - Under a Force...more