COVID-19: Supply Chain Risks and Contractual Obligations in the Face of the Novel Coronavirus
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will guide counsel on the potential supply chain risks involved because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The panel will discuss the steps to take to mitigate these emerging risks. The panel will also address supply chain contract issues, including whether COVID-19 falls under the force majeure clause, and offer practical tips if there is a supply chain disruption.
Outline
- Current status and impacts of the coronavirus
- Government actions
- Risks to U.S. company supply chains
- Contingency planning to reduce disruption
- Managing contract obligations and legal risks
- Contract types
- Supplier contracts
- Customer contracts
- Transportation and logistics
- Contract reviews to determine rights and remedies
- Exclusivity
- Default
- Termination
- Liquidated damages
- Other
- Contract performance defenses
- Force majeure
- State law defenses
- Contracts going-forward
- Contract types
- Transportation and logistics issues
- Future Considerations
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Potential risks posed by the spread of COVID-19 to supply chains
- Contract considerations to help manage supply chain disruptions
- Application of force majeure clauses to COVID-19
- Impacts of COVID-19 on transportation and logistics services
Faculty
Karyn A. Booth
Partner & Chair of Transportation Practice
Thompson Hine
Ms. Booth’s practice includes a full range of services with a focus on regulatory compliance and counseling;... | Read More
Ms. Booth’s practice includes a full range of services with a focus on regulatory compliance and counseling; proceedings before regulatory agencies; transportation contracting; transportation security; legislation; and litigation/arbitration of transportation-related disputes. She represents multinational corporations, trade associations, and transportation intermediaries in domestic and international matters involving multimodal transportation and logistics services. Her practice covers the carriage of goods by rail, motor, vessel and air carriers. Chambers USA has recognized he as one of the leading lawyers nationwide who represent shippers in rail transportation matters, and she was also identified for her work in road transportation matters.
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Brent Connor
Senior Counsel
Thompson Hine
Mr. Connor focuses his practice on U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Customs and... | Read More
Mr. Connor focuses his practice on U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Customs and Border Protection and Transportation Security Administration matters, as well as international trade and export controls. He represents major U.S. and non-U.S. airlines before the DOT and FAA in connection with compliance matters; PFC and airport-related matters, defending hazardous materials enforcement actions; requests for approvals, licenses and certificates; route proceedings; codeshare issues; and other regulatory and administrative matters. He counsels on FAA legislative and environmental issues. He has extensive experience in the area of international trade, advising U.S. and non-U.S. manufacturers, producers, government contractors, retailers, maritime companies and airlines.
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Jason D. Tutrone
Attorney
Thompson Hine
Mr. Tutrone advises multinational corporations, trade associations, and transportation intermediaries on domestic and... | Read More
Mr. Tutrone advises multinational corporations, trade associations, and transportation intermediaries on domestic and international matters involving logistics services and transportation. These matters include: regulatory compliance; regulatory enforcement; agency rulemaking; legislative concerns; service issues; loss and damage claims; transportation security; contract drafting and negotiation; and rate disputes before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). His practice is multimodal, involving air, motor, ocean and rail transportation, and encompasses a wide variety of logistics services, such as warehousing and terminal services.
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