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Do reasonable endeavours require accepting non-contractual performance to reach a reasonable outcome?

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In the UK Supreme Court's judgment in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, which was handed down last week, it considered what obligations the words “reasonable endeavours” placed on a party, in the context of a force...more

Gray Reed

More Force Majeure Fallout From Uri

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MIECO, LLC v. Pioneer Natural Resources presented a challenge to a force majeure defense in a dispute arising from Winter Storm Uri. The defense carried the day....more

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Can sanctions on Russia provide a defence for non-performance under Cayman Islands law contracts?

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The Insolvency and Dispute Resolution team at Walkers in Dubai continue to advise on the impact of the recent sanctions imposed on Russia in an offshore context, including whether such sanctions can give rise to a defence for...more

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Conflict in Ukraine: Liability for Non-Performance Under English Law

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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the severe sanctions imposed by governments globally in response to Russia's aggression, are having extreme effects on parties' legal obligations, and are drastically altering the...more

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Dispute Resolution Trends in Asia for 2021

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Naturally, there will be disputes relating to COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread. These will often be resolved through negotiation, particularly if the relevant contract clearly allocates the risk between the parties...more

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New Court Decisions Analyze How the Pandemic Impacts Private Party Rights

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As discussed in our last update, the legal landscape continues rapidly to evolve in response to COVID-19. Six recent decisions, summarized below, highlight the continuing uncertainty as to the application of certain laws and...more

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COVID-19 – Implications for the Indo-German supply chains

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India’s biggest export markets are the US and the EU. In particular Germany and India have an extensive trade history with bilateral trade amounting to Euros 21.9 billion in 2017-2018. Key sectors include IT, automotive, and...more

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Best Practice With Notices for Force Majeure Events

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As the wave of reopening orders sweeps across the country, businesses see a light at the end of the tunnel. That light, however, in many instances is still yellow, and may be so for some time to come. ...more

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Coronavirus and civil procedure: Implications for the Indo-German supply chains

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India's biggest export markets are the US and the EU. In particular Germany and India have an extensive trade history with bilateral trade amounting to Euros 21.9 billion in 2017-2018. Key sectors include IT, automotive, and...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

COVID-19 Pandemic: An Increase In Business Divorce?

One need not have a specialized “barometer” to anticipate an onslaught of partnership storms for closely held businesses. Similar to the way in which sociologists and family counselors have predicted unfortunate spikes in...more

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COVID-19 Update: Force Majeure Under California Law in Business and Commercial Disputes

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Confusion and uncertainty abound in the business world, with many business owners unable to meet a variety of contractual obligations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and related government shut downs, employee...more

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Coronavirus as a contractual force majeure event: A simple checklist

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Email overload on whether the new coronavirus, COVID-19, triggers a force majeure clause? Whether you're considering a claim, worried about receiving one or busy drafting following the outbreak, here's our 10-point,...more

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