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contract law
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China Law Insight
施工单位中途停工、退场，发包人可以主张哪些损失赔偿责任？
By King & Wood
作者：陈鑫 程世刚 李东骏 王悦 康震 王帅 建设工程施工合同一般执行周期较长，需要发包人和施工单位相互配合的内容较多，可能会经常遇到合同履行过程中，由于资金链断裂、材料价格大幅上涨、施工单位内部管理不善、劳动力短缺等原因，施工单位擅自中途停工、退场导致工程暂停或烂尾，也往往会给发包人造成巨大损失。但发包人具体可以向施工单位主张哪些违约损失赔偿责任，在法律规定层面还是较为原则和笼统，实践中也存在较大争议，本文就相关问题进行探讨。 阅读更多
Foley & Lardner LLP
Battery Storage Grew 70 Percent a Year. The Contracts Haven’t Caught Up.
By Kelly Smith
The U.S. power system ended 2025 with 43.6 gigawatts of utility-scale battery storage online. In just the first six months of 2026, operators added another 8.3 gigawatts, pushing total capacity…
Commercial Case Notes
Court Enforces Agreement Provision Limiting Liability
By John Lundin
On September 3, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in Jefferies LLC v. Mountain State Energy Holdings LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 05232, enforcing an agreement limiting a party’s…
Commercial Case Notes
Assignee of Contract May Compel an Arbitration Under the Contract’s Arbitration Clause
By John Lundin
On September 2, 2026, the Second Department issued a decision in Breslin Brookhaven, LLC v. Rose, 2026 NY Slip Op. 05156, holding that the assignee of a contract may compel…
Conflict of Laws .net
Civil Justice Conversations – starting 11 September
Following an <a earlier call on this blog, the Civil Justice Conversations Series organised by the <a European Civil Justice Centre will kick off on 11 September at 10 am…
Bam & Gad Solicitors Blog
Is A Prenuptial Agreement Valid In Nigeria?
Is A Prenuptial Agreement Valid In Nigeria? It is legally real. In Nigeria, a prenuptial agreement is recognised, but recognised isn’t the same as guaranteed. Whether it actually protects you…
Duane Morris London
“Unforeseeable” Does Not Mean Unimaginable: The High Court Draws a Line on Force Majeure
By Duane Morris
By Kian MellettA dispute arose from the sale of Ukrainian corn after the sellers invoked force majeure when Black Sea Grain Initiative inspections were suspended during the shipment period. The…
Rush on Business
The Franchisor Will Not Negotiate. Is a Franchise Agreement Legal Review Still Worth It?
By Rush Nigut
Is a franchise agreement review by a lawyer worthwhile if the franchisor will not negotiate? Learn how legal review identifies risks, documents assurances, and helps franchise buyers make informed decisions.
Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Podcast on Delaware Contract Law
In an episode of my Delaware Corporate Litigation Insights Podcast, we discuss with Delaware litigator Sean Bellew a recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision that addresses the prevention doctrine in…
Duane Morris London
Walking Away From a Deal Doesn’t Mean Walking Away From Your Losses – UK Supreme Court
By Duane Morris
By Kian MellettIf you cancel a contract because the other side has let you down, can you still claim compensation for what you’ve lost? Even if their failure wasn’t catastrophic…