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Mission (Im)possible: Recent Cases Hold that Pandemic-Related Disruptions Do Not Relieve Contractual Performance

Epstein Becker & Green on 7/21/2022

Due to the large-scale shutdowns triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”), many businesses were unable to operate fully, or not at all. Litigants across the country have sought to be relieved of their obligations...more

Knock on effects of COVID: force majeure and other contract sports

A&O Shearman on 2/18/2022

Another judgment on force majeure and COVID-19. Here a rugby broadcaster was entitled to terminate for cancelled matches even though it had also been affected by the pandemic....more

Key trends in contractual negotiations

BCLP on 9/8/2021

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

Troutman Pepper COVID-19 Legal Issues Podcast Series: COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends (Part Two)

Troutman Pepper on 3/15/2021

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

Dispute Resolution Trends in Asia for 2021

Dechert LLP on 2/16/2021

Naturally, there will be disputes relating to COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread. These will often be resolved through negotiation, particularly if the relevant contract clearly allocates the risk between the parties...more

Force Majeure And The Coronavirus Pandemic A Case Law Update

Jaburg Wilk on 2/12/2021

I have previously written about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on force majeure provisions in a commercial contract. A force majeure clause may excuse a party from performing its contract because of an...more

Southern District of New York Holds COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes a Natural Disaster

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/9/2021

"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

COVID-19 and Immunity from Liability

Proskauer - Minding Your Business on 1/28/2021

Millions of people across the country are waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For businesses, immunity is sought not against the virus but against liability, and, in some cases, businesses have been successful in invoking...more

NY Federal Judge Rules COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes ‘Natural Disaster’ in Excusing Contract Performance

Morgan Lewis on 12/23/2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic constituted a “natural disaster” under a contract’s force majeure provision, Judge Denise Cote of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York recently ruled in JN...more

[Webinar] 2021 Litigation Landscape: Key Trends to Watch After a Year of Disruption - December 10th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 11/30/2020

Nine months after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, how has the litigation landscape been transformed? Join Manatt for a discussion of key trends that have come and gone—and those to prepare for in...more

[Webinar] Wine Industry Roundtable - November 5th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 10/29/2020

COVID, fires, shut downs, smoke taint: 2020 has brought one challenge after another to the wine industry. With our roots in the industry we ourselves are dealing, and are seeing our clients and friends deal, with many novel...more

[Webinar] CLE Institute - What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Business Risks of COVID-19 - November 5th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET

Williams Mullen on 10/22/2020

Your company has navigated the first six months of COVID, but what is around the corner? In this program, our lawyers will provide some clarity around the various legal issues that are, or could be, affected as we move...more

Disputes under Hotel Management Agreements in a COVID-19 World – Part I: Development Phase Disputes

BCLP on 10/19/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the hospitality sector, significantly impacting the financial performance of existing hotels and causing delays to new hotel projects. These impacts may result in hotel owners and...more

[Webinar] Real Estate Webinar Series - Dispute Resolution - September 1st - 3rd, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 8/17/2020

As businesses in the real estate industry grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, disputes are on the rise. Understanding your contractual rights early on can help you minimize your litigation risks and exposure...more

[Webinar] Navigating Uncertainty In A COVID/Post-COVID World Series | Part One: Proactive Strategies To Implement Now In Order To...

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/29/2020

As in-house teams and their outside counsel providers move beyond the early risks and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, new insights are forming around the next wave of concerns your company should be thinking...more

The Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions - Part 2: Deal Terms

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/28/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption, distress and uncertainty for companies across almost every industry. While this initially resulted in a substantial slow-down in the M&A market, transactional activity is...more

Construction Projects and Disputes: A Look Beyond the Lockdown, Part III

Jones Day on 6/26/2020

[co-author: Juan Huertas] Even as the world gradually eases out of lockdown, deals are rekindled and services are remobilized, no one doubts that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt for months and, some...more

Impact of COVID-19 on French Law Governed Contracts: Update

Latham & Watkins LLP on 6/4/2020

Companies may consider reassessing their options regarding contract enforcement in light of the recent court decisions handed down and regulatory measures adopted. Key Points: ..A number of French courts have considered...more

AF COVID-19 Podcast: Mediation & Force Majeure

ArentFox Schiff on 5/27/2020

In today’s episode, we continue our conversation on “Force Majeure” with Partners Barbara Wahl and Bernice Leber. Our lawyers cover a few of the first COVID-related lawsuits filed, important trends, and ways to leverage...more

[Webinar] Navigating Heightened Contractual Risk in an Economic Downturn - May 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 5/20/2020

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

Puerto Rico: Breach of Contract Claims in the COVID-19 Age and the “Force Majeure” Defense: Considerations for Employers

Littler on 5/14/2020

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

Blakes Continuity Podcast: Litigation Fever – Part I: What Lies Ahead?

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 5/13/2020

The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the litigation envelope to new and often unexpected heights. From force majeure and landlord-tenant agreements to mounting class-action lawsuits, our lawyers Matthew Liben and Robin...more

[Webinar] The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Mergers and Acquisitions and Related Contracts - May 20th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

World Law Group on 5/8/2020

In the framework of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on business activities around the world, following topics will be addressed by panelist of different jurisdictions around the globe: (i) Contract enforcement, (ii)...more

As COVID-19 Surges, So Too Should the Use of Well-Crafted Contractual Arbitration Clauses

Bowditch & Dewey on 5/7/2020

Virtually every aspect of our lives has been disrupted in one way or another as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic collapse. While certain of these disruptions have been difficult to predict, at least...more

Construction Delays in the Time of Coronavirus: A Legal Perspective

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 5/6/2020

“Time is money.” There are few places where that phrase is truer than in construction, and unfortunately, that truth has been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic shutting down construction throughout Pennsylvania....more

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