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Force Majeure
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California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: Total Vacancy; and Double Parked
Franchisor 101: Total Vacancy The federal district court in New Jersey denied franchisor Days Inn Worldwide, LLC’s motion for summary judgment for breach of contract, where the terms of the…
CCN Mexico Report™
Obligations to Pay Rent in Mexican Lease Agreements After the Occurrence of a Force Majeure or “Act of God” Event
Upon the execution of a real property lease agreement in Mexico, the tenant's primary obligation is to pay rent to the landlord in the agreed-upon time and manner. In turn,…
Epiclaw
Avoid New York Law on Force Majeure
By Sean Hogle
New York force majeure law for vendors and service providers is brutal. Here’s why. You need a list. The doctrine will excuse performance under New York law only if the…
Louisiana Law Blog
The Demise of the “Act of God” Defense in Maritime Law in Today’s World
In maritime law, the “Act of God” defense – also known as force majeure – was once a reliable shield for operators facing liability after a natural disaster. If a…
International Dispute Resolution
Drafting Smarter: Force Majeure and Price Escalation Clauses in a Tariff-Heavy Era
In light of recent disputes, international construction firms are rethinking how they draft force majeure and price escalation provisions to better address tariff-induced cost increases. While traditional force majeure clauses often focus…
Disaster Prep & Recovery
An Ounce of Prevention: Draft Contracts with Pre and Post-Storm Considerations
By Ewaen Woghiren, Nicolas Maggio
The 2025 hurricane season is projected to be more active than prior years’ seasons. Hence, it is important that companies operating facilities that could be impacted ensure that they have…
China Law Insight
贸易波动背景下：在商业合同中引入“特朗普不可抗力条款”（Trump Majeure Clause）
By King & Wood
作者：胡梅 刘宁 在当前全球贸易环境动荡的背景下，政策变动和贸易制裁频繁发生，商品买卖双方面临更高的法律与财务方面的不确定性和风险。突如其来的贸易法上的变化，尤其是在关税调整和制裁措施方面，可能对合同的履行能力与合同定价上造成实质性影响。为减缓此类风险，商业合同双方可考虑引入一项专门条款，即“特朗普不可抗力条款”（Trump Majeure Clause，以下简称“TMC”）。 阅读更多
Energy & the Law
Uri Force Majeure Cases Still Percolating
Thought you'd heard the last of force majuere cases arising from Winter Storm Uri? Think again. In Marathon Oil Company v. Koch Services LLC. the question was how to measure…
Texas Construction Law Blog
Weathering the Storm – Part 3: Force Majeure in Construction Contracts
By Jackson Moore, Admin
Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable,…
Aristo Legal Blog
Is near-war situation a valid Force Majeure Event? Legal Insights for Indian Contracts
By Aristo Legal
In the current geopolitical climate, the possibility of a near-war situation between India and Pakistan has raised concerns among...