By now, most North Carolina businesses have considered this question: Does the pandemic or a government stay-at-home order forgive our performance under a commercial contract? The simple, but unsatisfactory, answer is...more
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting government contractors now, so it will take time for COVID-19 related contract claims to be prepared, submitted, and adjudicated. But contractors need not go through the contract claim...more
One need not have a specialized “barometer” to anticipate an onslaught of partnership storms for closely held businesses. Similar to the way in which sociologists and family counselors have predicted unfortunate spikes in...more
Unexpected business closures can have a disruptive effect in the context of intellectual property licenses, particularly if the license includes a provision whereby one party agrees to sell a minimum number of goods within a...more
Like other segments of the economy, the renewable energy industry is dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several states still have restricted business activities and are only now considering lifting those...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of our daily interactions. And, its effect on many businesses’ ability to function cannot be overstated. It has been devastating. As you are well aware, the pandemic has also...more