Many nonprofit associations had to cancel their annual conventions due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading them to pull out and review their hotel, venue, and third-party contracts. GKG Law attorneys look at the contract issues and suggest things to consider when it’s time to plan their next conference. One of the most daunting issues for […]
The coronavirus pandemic is drastically reducing the demand for goods, and containers are sitting idle at ports, having a snowball effect on the shipping industry. GKG Law attorneys take a look at what the Federal Maritime Commission is doing to mitigate the pandemic’s enormously disruptive effects on trade. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
On March 30, 2020, the Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Third Circuit imposing strict liability on shippers who enter into charter party agreements (a form of maritime contract involving the marine transport of goods) with “safe berth” clauses. The Supreme Court‘s decision in CITGO v. Frescati Shipping Co. is a cautionary tale for […]
In the last two weeks, the number of coronavirus cases has quintupled across the world, causing major disruptions to global shipping networks as governments impose lockdowns on cities, regions, and entire countries. The coronavirus pandemic, and the measures to contain it, have caused abrupt changes in consumer behavior, companies’ productivity, and in turn, companies’ financial […]
Can Force Majeure Protect You from Claims Arising from Coronavirus Disruptions? The coronavirus' impact on the global shipping network invites the question: Does language in your transportation contracts protect you against customer claims arising from disruptions in service due to the coronavirus? Correspondingly, does language in counterparties’ contracts for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services allow […]
As everyone is probably aware, the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the global shipping network, including ocean transportation. This invites the question: Does language in your transportation contracts protect you against customer claims arising from disruptions in service due to the coronavirus? Correspondingly, does language in counterparties’ contracts for transportation, warehousing, and logistics […]
COVID-19 has taken just about all of us by surprise. While individuals are now cancelling trips, looking for hand sanitizer and stocking up on toilet paper, businesses must also take steps to address COVID-19 in the workplace. At this time, all employers should be taking action to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and prepare for […]
Associations and other non-profit entities plan their conventions and meetings many years in advance. Hotel and convention contracts often are signed with little insight about every possible impactful future event. Event planners and hotel sales representatives focus their attention on meeting dates, occupancy numbers, room rates, attrition and cancellation clauses, and other similar business and event […]
As trade associations and professional societies continue to lose members because of increased economic concentration, they search for effective means for supporting smaller members who compete in local markets. Often the Mom and Pop retail store or the independent professional is facing stiff competition from national retail operations or professional chains that have acquired numerous […]
Association executives routinely face a wide range of legal, business and practical issues which require quick action and trustworthy guidance. GKG Law counsels our association client executives about how to best and most cost effectively achieve their objectives. It is vitally important for c-suite leaders to be properly equipped so that they can effectively and […]