As set forth in our prior update, commercial tenants in New York may not be able to establish a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment because of the ongoing pandemic, subject to specific lease language....more
4/6/2020
/ Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Foreclosure ,
Landlords ,
Moratorium ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Mortgages ,
Property Owners ,
Release of Liability ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Small Business ,
State of Emergency ,
Tenants
We are continuing to track the impact of COVID-19 on courts and parties in civil litigation across the country. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of civil litigation, not only in-person proceedings…...more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic raises the question of whether landlords having leased properties for commercial uses can be held liable for injuries sustained when someone—whether employees of the commercial tenant or someone...more
In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and its economic disruption, some contracting parties may seek to be excused from performance under their contracts. For contracts subject to New York law, including insurance...more
3/23/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Performance Standards ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, courts and parties across the United States are scrambling to figure how, or even if, to move civil litigation forward in pending matters given the current circumstances. As...more
During the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, some may wonder whether they are covered for losses stemming from the pandemic under certain insurance policies. For business or property owners, the most common policies insureds turn...more