Contracts
Force Majeure Clauses Gain Prominence During COVID-19
The COVID-19 epidemic brought to the forefront a contractual concept known as “force majeure.” The term “force majeure” is a French phrase that means “superior or irresistible force.” In contract law, a force majeure clause excuses or delays a party from performing its contractual obligations under the contract due to unforeseen events or circumstances. This […]
Avoid the Pitfalls of Careless Contract Drafting
Each day millions of businesses, individuals, and non-profits make law that spells out their rights, duties, and obligations. They do this by entering contracts. A contract is an agreement between two or more parties containing legal obligations that carry the force of law. It can be surprising how little attention is paid to contracts before […]
Notice by Snail Mail May Be Out-of-Date
A federal appellate court recently ruled that the “mailbox rule” – a legal presumption of mail delivery when a stamped letter is placed in the mailbox – may be out of date. In a case regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 5th that an […]