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Companies are facing a unique trade market. President Trump has announced various tariffs, including additional tariffs on China, the on-again, off-again tariffs on Canada and Mexico, auto tariffs, steel and aluminum tariffs,...more
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports of all steel and aluminum, two materials found in nearly every construction project. These tariffs are set to take effect...more
The New York region has experienced some of the worst air quality in the world as a result of the recent Canadian wildfires that continue to rage out of control, something weather forecasters believe will become more common...more
Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses began to scrutinize force majeure clauses in their commercial contracts and leases. Such contractual clauses, when engaged, either permanently or temporarily relieve the...more
With travelers returning to hotel destinations across the world, threats of COVID-19 contamination continue to expose the hospitality industry to various legal risks. With more than 2,000 COVID-related cases currently on file...more
The effects of COVID-19 and concerns about unforeseen events have caused both owners and contractors of infrastructure projects to re-evaluate how to best mitigate risk and manage disputes more efficiently. Some elements of...more
As COVID-19-related force majeure litigation continues to arise in both common and civil law jurisdictions, we take a first look at the approach to force majeure in civil law jurisdictions as compared to the common law...more
Le 16 juillet 2020, la Cour supérieure du Québec (la « Cour ») a rendu un jugement particulièrement intéressant dans l’affaire Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. c. 9368-7614 Québec inc. Dans sa décision, le juge...more
On July 16, 2020, the Superior Court of Quebec (Court) issued a noteworthy judgment in the matter of Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. v. 9368-7614 Québec inc. In this judgment, Justice Kalichman interpreted the...more
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on construction projects across Canada causing delays, lost productivity, increased costs and lost profits. To mitigate the impact of these risks, it is imperative that...more
As of June 1, 2020, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has resumed some operations, and therefore businesses with operations in British Columbia should be aware of the Frustrated Contract Act (British Columbia) (Act). The...more
Force Majeure Clauses and the COVID-19 Pandemic - Although usually set out at the end of a contract in the general or miscellaneous articles of an agreement (and often not paid much attention by the parties), force majeure...more
This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of force majeure in the requisite jurisdictions.... This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions at the dates of preparation. This may be some time ago...more
In our March 16, 2020, Blakes Bulletin: COVID-19 and Your Contracts, we considered how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact contractual relations in Canada. We focused on contractual force majeure clauses as well as the common...more
This bulletin discusses the following issues in view of the COVID-19 pandemic: • Whether a force majeure clause in a contract might apply to COVID-19 situations • When a contract has been frustrated or rendered impossible...more