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Can Nursing Homes Be Held Legally Responsible for Coronavirus Deaths?

April 6, 2020

Nursing homes and other assisted living facilities may be held legally responsible for a resident’s death if the facility failed to take the proper precautions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), or failed to properly treat a patient who was infected by it. Consider these suggestions from the New York Times on how […]

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Does the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Qualify as “Force Majeure” in a commercial contract?

April 2, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may allow some businesses to avoid complying with certain contracts if the pandemic or resulting governmental regulation creates a situation where the business cannot meet its obligations. Of course, the specific language of the contract is key. What is a “Force Majeure” clause? A force majeure clause is a contractual provision […]