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 […]
The FTC recently weighed in on two significant pending healthcare bills advancing through the legislatures in Ohio and Kansas. Both pieces of legislation seek to expand the scope of practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), primarily by eliminating the requirements of collaborative practice agreements. Additionally and perhaps most notable, the proposed Kansas bill would […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate could make an important tax depreciation rule that has stimulated the sale of new and used business aircraft a permanent part of the tax code. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, eligible taxpayers can now deduct 100% of the cost for qualifying new or used […]
On February 18, 2020, GKG Law’s Troy Rolf led a detailed webinar on the topic “Structuring Use of Corporate Aircraft Within the Framework of FAA Rules and Regulations.” This webinar provided an overview of common structures for aircraft ownership and operation and associated pitfalls, including the so-called “Flight Department Company Trap”; negative consequences associated with impermissible operating structures; and […]
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 […]
New regulations that the FMC voted to approve January 15, 2020. The new rules pertain to the actions of agents of NVOs and ocean forwarders. If the requirements are not met, there is a possibility that both the agent and the licensed OTI may have liability for having violated the Shipping Act. On January 15, […]
On Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1:00pm ET, GKG Law's Keith Swirsky led a webinar on the topic "Options for Allowing Third Parties to Use Your Aircraft – Income Tax, Excise Tax and Sales Tax Considerations." This webinar provided an overview of (i) options available in connection with allowing affiliated persons and unaffiliated third parties to utilize […]