Beyond COVID-19: Supply chain

Canadian Food Inspection Agency efforts to streamline food supply chain

As Canadians continue to self-isolate and eat more meals at home, demands on Canada’s grocery stores and food manufacturers have dramatically increased.

Global | Publication | April 14, 2020

Cooperation amid COVID-19: Medical supply collaboration won’t face US antitrust scrutiny

US: Cooperation amid COVID-19: Medical supply collaboration won’t face antitrust scrutiny

The US DOJ announced in a business review letter its intent not to challenge an ongoing collaboration between numerous healthcare companies

United States | Publication | April 09, 2020

$Government’s Procurement Policy Note 02/20: <br \>Supplier relief due to COVID-19$

UK: Government’s Procurement Policy Note 02/20: COVID-19 supplier relief

The pace of change has never felt as fast. We have considered some of the legal implications, outlined key considerations for UK boards, looked at force majeure and frustration under English law and some of the key issues for the construction sector and issues concerning construction sites.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 03, 2020

Global: Managing energy disputes in unprecedented times

Economic uncertainty, disruptions to supply chains and to ongoing projects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are all envisaged to last for a significant period of time.

Global | Update | April 03, 2020

Critical issues facing essential suppliers in the COVID-19 pandemic

US: Critical issues facing suppliers in the COVID-19 pandemic

Essential goods and services suppliers face unprecedented demand in an environment where exceptional safety measures need to be taken.

United States | Publication | April 02, 2020

Open for business: goods are still moving across the Canada-US border

As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Canada and the United States have agreed to temporarily restrict all “non-essential” travel across their border.

Canada | Publication | March 25, 2020

Australia: Managing contractual obligations and negotiations during the COVID-19 pandemic

We explore how businesses might navigate contractual obligations that are affected by COVID-19 and provides tips for negotiating contracts during these unprecedented times.

Australia | Publication | March 23, 2020

US: US boards and the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommended steps for risk compliance

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, this update provides recommendations for US boards to comply with risk oversight.

United States | Update | March 17, 2020

COVID-19: Potential for default triggers in shipping finance agreements

Over the course of the last few days, with the dramatic plunge in oil prices and increased concern around the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the need for shipping financiers and owners to consider its implications under their financing agreements has become even more pressing.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 16, 2020