News & Analysis as of

Emergency Management Plans Contract Terms

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Exemption from Tenders During a State of Emergency in Israel

In routine times, Israeli law obligates public entities to publish tenders for the procurement of goods, services, and the performance of work. However, Israel’s various Mandatory Tender Regulations contain provisions...more

Lowndes

Hurricane Idalia: Take a Hard Look at the Force Majeure Clauses and Your Business Risks

Lowndes on

With Hurricane Idalia about to cross Florida, people are naturally focused on preparations and the potential adverse impacts that it will have. For businesses, that should include analysis of contractual obligations that...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Coronavirus Q&A: Current State of the Hotel Market

Bilzin Sumberg on

In this edition of Coronavirus Q&A, Bilzin Sumberg's real estate leader discussed the current challenges that hotel owners face and the rocky road ahead for that sector. Originally Published in Law360 - August 2020....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Best in Law: Contracts During the COVID-19 Pandemic

BB&K Attorney Todd Gee Shares Key Actions During a Pandemic in the Southern California Newspaper Group - The COVID-19 outbreak is a striking example of how something unexpected can upend a wide variety of industries in an...more

McDermott Will & Emery

COVID-19 and Force Majeure: A Historical Perspective and Lessons for the Future

McDermott Will & Emery on

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted people and businesses around the world. This unprecedented crisis is leading to supply disruptions, delays, government restrictions, export or supply bans, and...more

Akerman LLP

Responding to Contractors’ Notice of Delay Caused by COVID-19

Akerman LLP on

With coronavirus interrupting the construction industry, Akerman attorneys offer guidance on how to respond to notices of construction schedule delays and supply chain impacts from contractors and suppliers. Originally...more

The Volkov Law Group

COVID-19 and Force Majure Contractual Provisions

The Volkov Law Group on

It turns out law school was very helpful to practicing law – every first year law student is required to take a contract law class.  Now, lawyers are able to apply what they learned in the most unlikely of circumstances – the...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Ongoing Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Construction Projects in Major Markets

As we began to describe on March 18, the economic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on the construction industry are becoming more severe as the pandemic continues on and spreads. Substantial uncertainty...more

Morgan Lewis

COVID-19 and Force Majeure Under French Law

Morgan Lewis on

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in France has led to travel bans and restrictions, including the quarantine of individuals. These measures have disrupted many businesses’ supply chains and operations, including factory...more

Hogan Lovells

COVID-19 ADG Insights | Navigating performance disruptions relating to government contracts (update)

Hogan Lovells on

Through ADG Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace, defense, and government services (ADG) industry. Our ADG industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients...more

Bilzin Sumberg

How To Handle No-Cut Employment Contracts In Hard Times

Bilzin Sumberg on

News outlets have been replete with stories lately about sports stars, high- level executives and in-house counsel foregoing salaries or taking pay cuts in light of the economic hardships wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. ...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

Morgan Lewis

COVID-19 in Singapore: Effect of ‘Circuit Breaker’ Measures on Force Majeure Provisions

Morgan Lewis on

Increased measures to preempt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Singapore may cause disruption to commercial contracts, as parties unable to perform their obligations could invoke force majeure....more

Epstein Becker & Green

You Are Excused: Force Majeure and the Workplace in the COVID-19 Era

In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has changed the workplace. Travel restrictions, shelter-in-place orders, and mandatory closures have meant that it is far from business as usual for nearly all employers. ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Mexico Declares COVID-19 Sanitary Emergency by Reason of Force Majeure

Holland & Knight LLP on

According to the Mexican Constitution, Mexico's Consejo de Salubridad General (the National Health Council) is the governmental body authorized to declare the COVID-19 pandemic a national sanitary emergency on the grounds of...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Key Considerations In Evaluating Contractual Performance During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Robins Kaplan LLP on

The COVID-19 pandemic has created growing concern over contractual performance in our global economy, as we all struggle to assess the impact of this rapidly-evolving catastrophe. Companies should immediately and carefully...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Force Majeure: Friend or Foe Amidst COVID-19

This Katten advisory considers how UK businesses could seek to rely on the principles of force majeure or frustration to suspend or end performance of contractual obligations (without liability) should that be required in...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus in Africa and its effect on contract performance: a checklist

Hogan Lovells on

As Africa in turn is hit by the extreme situation caused by the coronavirus, many businesses are likely to face important practical difficulties. This comes as a second impact for many: with African trade remaining more...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Negotiating Purchase And Sale Agreements During The COVID-19 Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring ever-evolving responses from government and businesses, the commercial real estate sector is also navigating new challenges in advancing various interests. For purchase and sale...more

Epstein Becker & Green

A World Turned Upside Down: Contract Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Epstein Becker & Green on

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

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Does the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Allow Reliance On Your Contract’s Force Majeure Provision? The Language Matters

Pullman & Comley, LLC on

The impact of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt throughout every sector of our society. Mandated government quarantines and temporary business closures, work-from-home requirements, shelter-in-place orders,...more

WilmerHale

COVID-19: Credit Agreement Provisions to Consider in Light of the COVID-19 Outbreak

WilmerHale on

Uncertainty over the scope and spread of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to negatively impact the domestic and worldwide economy. Disruptions to business as a result of stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders, restrictions on...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Navigating the COVID-19 Challenge — Delays, Changes and Cost Recovery Under Federal Contracts

McGuireWoods LLP on

The stakes associated with successful performance by federal contractors are higher than they have ever been in a non-wartime setting. In areas ranging from pharmaceutical and medical supply, to construction, to logistical...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Planning for Excusable Delays in Government Contracts During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Holland & Knight LLP on

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread throughout the United States, many government contractors are faced with unknown questions about continuing performance on contracts. Given the fast-moving situation,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Force Majeure: COVID-19 Pandemic Issues That Could Impact Electricity Contracts

Holland & Knight LLP on

As the current health crisis from COVID-19 grows, electricity market participants may benefit from developing strategies to assess their risks and protect from potential disputes. All parties may benefit from a deal that...more

74 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 3

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide