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Breach of Contract Claims and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

April 6, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting government regulations will cause many businesses to breach their commercial contracts or, at a minimum, will make it much more difficult and expensive to fulfill their contractual obligations. As the coronavirus outbreaks continues to cause a massive disruption in the U.S. economy, with thousands of businesses shut down or unable […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sexual Assault in Uber or Lyft Ride – What Can I Do?

January 20, 2020
Sexual assaults in a Lyft or Uber ride are on the rise, and victims are taking action to fight back. Earlier this year, Uber was sued for $10 million by a woman who was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver. This case and similar ones are the latest in a trend of lawsuits filed against […]

Can I switch lawyers during my personal injury case?

November 2, 2019
Yes! You always have the right to chose your lawyer, even in the middle of a case. And switching lawyers is not hard. In fact, it happens all the time. In almost every case, switching lawyers costs the client nothing and can help the client get the best result. One of the most common reasons […]

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