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Force Majeure Clause Supply Chain Supply Contracts

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Tariffs and Your Contracts: Introduction

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The rise of President Trumps’ tariffs in 2025 has brought uncertainty to the profitability of product sales and has thrown a wrench in previously stable supply relationships. Reminiscent of the 2020 push to review force...more

Baker Donelson

Force Majeure: Evaluating Contractual Supply-Chain Opportunities from a Transactional and Litigation Perspective

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With important developments such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and raw material and labor shortages, businesses face a myriad of challenges. Among those challenges are a business's or its...more

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Supply Chain Risks Cause Challenges and Provide Opportunities

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In light of ever-growing complex business arrangements, companies are increasingly dependent on cross-border supply chain networks. Supply chains networks, which usually encompass development, sourcing, production,...more

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Monthly Minute | Global Supply Chain Issues

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Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. This month, International Disputes Partner Thomas G. Allen shares his thoughts on the current supply chain crisis....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Key Takeaways | How Solar Industry Leaders are Addressing and Overcoming the US–China Trade War

The US-China trade war has caused a significant impact on the solar industry, and that impact is expected to grow. In this webinar, learn how solar industry leaders are handling the effects of the US–China trade war and how...more

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At What Price?: Pricing Strategies to Deal with Rising Costs

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As costs of raw materials and freight rise, some suppliers are facing the dilemma of locked-in product prices with customers and an inability to respond to declining profit margins. Historically, suppliers have been able to...more

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Litigation Minute: Legal Considerations for Supply Chain Disruptions

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS - The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world requiring many companies to adjust operations and their business. Supply chain litigation has not erupted as...more

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A Supplier’s Post-Pandemic Guide to Overhauling Force Majeure Provisions

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Suppliers have faced unique challenges in keeping their products and services flowing into the marketplace during a pandemic. In response to COVID-19, suppliers have revisited their default procedures and have developed...more

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Dealing with supply interruptions and restrictions due to COVID-19 in German Law

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The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 ("COVID-19") is a stress test for many supply chains. The associated restrictions have the potential to disrupt production processes and confront manufacturers and suppliers alike with considerable...more

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

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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

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

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Protecting Your Business Operations During a Global Pandemic

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The global impact of COVID-19 increases by the day.  Supply chains, manufacturing and transportation are being significantly disrupted while businesses’ rights and obligations under contracts are coming into sharp focus. ...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

COVID-19, Broken Supply Chains, and Force Majeure

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic—alone or coupled with government orders limiting activities—has impacted the ability of many businesses to maintain operations and to fulfill contractual obligations. Over the past few...more

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[Webinar] COVID-19 and the supply chain – contracts and force majeure - March 26th, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm GMT

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One of a series of live webinars to help clients to respond to the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic on their business. In 45 minutes we will provide: An overview of legal and practical issues for global supply...more

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Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus: Implications for the Technology Industry

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The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has now been documented in more than 100 countries and territories. As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world,...more

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The Coronavirus Effect on Construction Projects

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There is increased pressure by federal, state and local governments to minimize gatherings. Many businesses encourage telecommuting in situations such as this. However, that is not feasible on a construction project....more

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Coronavirus as a contractual force majeure event: A simple checklist

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Email overload on whether the new coronavirus, COVID-19, triggers a force majeure clause? Whether you're considering a claim, worried about receiving one or busy drafting following the outbreak, here's our 10-point,...more

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Coronavirus FAQ: Key corporate and commercial considerations

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The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is having profound implications for businesses all over the world. A Hogan Lovells team of corporate and commercial lawyers from the United Kingdom, United States, and...more

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Your Contracts in a Coronavirus World

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on human health, life and economic activity around the world. The virus has caused severe disruptions to the global economy, including the banning of...more

Cozen O'Connor

Keep Calm — and Look at Your Contract(s)

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Whether you cannot meet your supply obligations because your supply chain has come to a screeching halt or you are losing income because conferences, sports, or cultural events are cancelled and your contract partners do not...more

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Ten Tips for Safeguarding Against Contract Performance Risks Related to COVID-19

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As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to exact a significant toll on economies and supply chains globally, how can your business protect its contracts and mitigate risks? Here are the top 10 things your business can do...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Force Majeure Clauses and Notice Procedures in the Wake of the Coronavirus Travel Suspension

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 (the “Coronavirus”), last night, President Trump announced a thirty (30) day travel suspension from twenty six (26) European countries to the United States. The suspension will take effect on...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

You Thought It Was Merely "Boilerplate" — the Coronavirus and the Importance of Force Majeure Clauses

With the international spread of the coronavirus and the impact it is having on the supply chains, production, transport, and workforce of commercial entities, as well as the limitations posed for service providers of all...more

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COVID-19: Force Majeure Event?

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Following the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) that was first reported in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020....more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

Force Majeure and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Generally speaking, entities that enter into contracts are bound to perform them. However, as matters evolve, the impacts of natural and man-made problems arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) are being felt by customers,...more

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