Landlords, Tenants, Leases and Force Majeure During Covid-19 Prepared by Jack J. Kubiszyn March 24, 2020 INTRODUCTION The Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) has thrown the United States as well as countries around the world into a state of uncertainty. The World Health Organization has designated Covid-19 a pandemic and The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has … Read More
10th Circuit Endorses Creative End-Around Response to Bad Faith Threat Prepared by Jim Pattillo March 24, 2020 The 10th Circuit sided with Evanston Insurance Company in its effort to obtain reimbursement from its insured for a case the insured demanded be settled at mediation in Evanston Insurance Company v. Aminokit Labs., Inc., No. 19-1065, 2020 … Read More
Force Majeure, Acts of God, Impossibility of Performance, and the UCC: Avoiding (and Enforcing) Contractual Obligations During the Coronavirus Pandemic Prepared by M. Jansen Voss March 20, 2020 We are beginning to see the effects of the coronavirus on commerce, including supply chain disruption, lower demand for certain goods and services, lower demand for business … Read More
Weight Limit of Five and Six-Axle Vehicles Modified As Part of Governor’s Public Health Emergency Response to Covid-19 March 20, 2020 In accordance with Governor Kay Ivey’s Public Health Emergency Proclamation, vehicles (five-axle and six-axle only) providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to Covid-19, may carry 90,000 lbs. gross weight on state … Read More
Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris, M.D., M.P.H. issued a state-wide order suspending certain public gatherings due to the risk of infection by Covid-19. Read the full order here: Order of the State Health Officer About Christian & Small Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and the nation with … Read More
Small Businesses and The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Prepared by David B. Walston Effective April 2, 2020 The Act is now final. We summarize the key provisions of the Act as it directly impacts employers. IT IS IMPORTANT to understand that The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a collection … Read More
