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Force Majeure Contract Clauses in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Countless contracts – for the sale of all kinds of goods and services – contain “force majeure” clauses. “Force majeure” – literally “superior force,” sometimes called an “act of God” – is an event beyond the control of the parties that prevents performance of a contract. Many contracts contain force majeure clauses providing that, should…

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder – And In The Eye Of The Planning Board

Sometimes a planning or zoning board objects to a project based on how it looks. Aesthetic issues that come up in site plan, subdivision, or variance review may include the size and shape of a building, the materials used for a project, or even the color of a building or sign. The question often arises…