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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a notice of action on fees for operators of Chinese-built ships and vessel owners and operators of China after it issued a proposed notice with fees and restrictions on maritime...more
In our previous article, we discussed the concept of force majeure, which can excuse parties from performing their contractual obligations in certain circumstances. As explained in that article, force majeure is a contractual...more
Thomas G. Allen, Kilpatrick Townsend Partner and Global Lead for International Disputes, discussed supply chain disputes and provided strategies for managing future contracts during his recent presentation at the Asia Annual...more
Plaintiff’s lawyers trying to capitalize on the chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic have filed class action lawsuits against companies who own and/or operate fitness and health clubs. The lawsuits seek refunds of assessed...more
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, local municipalities and state governments throughout the country have implemented stay-at-home orders and mandated closures of businesses and restaurants to lower the spread of...more
As a result of COVID-19, landlords and tenants are coming face-to-face with legal theories that they may never have encountered before, such as force majeure, frustration of purpose, impossibility of performance,...more
Sweepstakes, contests, raffles, and other promotions can be a fantastic way to engage with your customers and build brand awareness. Many companies have launched such promotions prior to COVID-19 and may now wish to cancel or...more
As countries around the world respond to the arising threat posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, businesses are finding their operations interrupted due to a number of reasons, such as personnel shortages, supply...more
With non-essential businesses in many states either closed or operating in a limited capacity due to COVID-19, many companies are unable to perform existing contracts. While the basic premise under most U.S. law is that...more
Tenants and landlords should consider whether certain provisions such as force majeure, frustration of purpose, and/or impracticability of performance can protect them under current leases—and whether to include such...more
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are facing a wide array of business challenges, many of which would likely not have been contemplated a few weeks ago. These challenges increasingly include government-ordered...more
Imagine these scenarios: - Your company cannot perform a contract because of the COVID-19 pandemic. - A vendor informs you that she cannot provide your company with necessary goods because of supply chain issues caused...more
Will Financial Impacts from COVID-19 Pandemic Suffice to Breach a Contract Under a Force Majeure Clause?Force majeure clauses in contracts are intended to allow performing parties to avoid liability if certain natural or...more
Disrupted supply chains and state-mandated closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing New Jersey businesses to evaluate existing contracts to determine whether they may be entitled to any relief. Most commercial...more
Depending upon specific contract language and case-by-case facts and circumstances, there are certain legal doctrines available to excuse delay in performance or non-performance of contractual obligations caused by COVID-19....more
The outbreak of the coronavirus and its related disease, COVID-19, has upended much of our daily lives, from supply chains, to schools, to sports. And as the pandemic and its economic fallout continue, many businesses are...more
It is important to consider how the coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect your business relationships. Every situation and contract will be different, requiring its own assessment and consideration of risks and how to respond....more
A Review of U.S. Law on Force Majeure, Frustration of Purpose, Impracticability and Impossibility - The current outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus, recognized by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic, has...more
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
We are undoubtedly in uncharted and unprecedented times with the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the United States and around the world. Contractual relationships in virtually every business and industry have been impacted and...more
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has presented real-world complications to people and businesses with ongoing obligations that are becoming increasingly difficult to meet in the face of quarantines, travel restrictions and...more