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How the Courts Are Responding to COVID-19 Contract Cases
Author: Dan BrecherDate: July 8, 2020
Breach of contract cases arising out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are slowly making their way through the court system. The early decisions shed light on how courts are handling force majeure provisions and contract defenses like impossibility of performance and frustration of purpose.
As discussed in prior posts, a force majeure provision may excuse performance under a contract. Allowed circumstances can include those deemed beyond the party’s control that make performance inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible. Examples include natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other “acts of God.” However, the defense may also apply to manmade disasters, such as war, terrorism, civil disorder, supply shortages, and labor strikes.
USPTO COVID-19 Prioritized Trademark Examination Program
The USPTO recently announced a new COVID-19 prioritized examination program for certain trademark and service mark applications... The U.S. Patent...
Reopening Resources for New Jersey Restaurants
After a difficult few months, New Jersey restaurants are gradually reopening their doors for on-premises dining. After a difficult few...
Remote Regulatory Exam and Response Insights
The Regulatory Examination Process has evolved in positive directions over the past several years. Thanks to these prior process improvements,...
Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Remote Legal Proceedings
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced us to change the way we conduct everyday activities... The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has...
