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Commercial tenancies, COVID-19 and ‘frustration of purpose’
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan signed a statewide order shutting down all “nonessential businesses” on March 23, 2020. If not designated an essential business by the […]
Force majeure discussions expand as coronavirus pandemic continues
The historic business disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic will likely lead to unprecedented litigation as parties to contracts debate whether force majeure provisions apply to their situations, Maryland attorneys say. […]
COVID-19 and force majeure provisions
COVID-19 is affecting life around the world, and the real estate sector is no exception. As parties review their existing contractual relationships and consider new transactions, they should pay particular […]
Coronavirus may trigger ‘force majeure’ clauses in contracts, attorneys say
Supply chain disruptions, closures and cancellations due to the spread of the novel coronavirus have attorneys fielding calls from clients wondering what their rights and responsibilities are under contracts that […]
