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Does Force Majeure Apply? Answering Questions About Contracts in the Time of Coronavirus
New ebook from ALM's Law Journal Press addresses clients' questions about the enforceability of contracts in the wake of COVID-19.
3 minute readAugust 01, 2020 at 12:02 AM
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ALM's Law Journal Press announced the launch of a new ebook to address clients' questions about the enforceability of contracts in the wake of COVID-19. Design by Chelsea Fredlund, ALM Design
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