Is COVID-19 An Excuse For Your Performance?

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 a pandemic. The virus has caused disruptions to business activity worldwide. Countries and cities have implemented quarantines and lockdowns, impacting businesses and disrupting supply chains. Businesses in all major industries, including travel, food and beverage, retail, technology and manufacturing, have faced disruptions that directly impact their ability to perform their contracts.

A wide variety of contracts could be affected by this pandemic, including:

• Manufacturing contracts or contracts involving supply chains;
• Shipping or delivery contracts;
• Travel or entertainment tickets/contracts;