Overview (Program Summary)
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ACC ChicagoJoin ACC Chicago and Taft Law to find out what “Force Majeure” and “uninhabitable” means during COVID-19. Our presenters will cover the topic of force majeure provisions in commercial contracts, the “test” for whether force majeure can be invoked, and steps that parties may take to safeguard their positions in view of the continually evolving situation. The interactive session will include time for your questions and hopefully answer the question of whether you can indeed stop paying rent.
Speakers
John M. Riccione is a partner in Taft’s Litigation practice. His practice involves the representation of businesses in a wide array of complex commercial disputes, including commercial and supply-chain transactions, UCC warranties and remedies, real estate, construction claims, trade secrets, computer fraud and abuse and labor and employment. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of Uniform Commercial Code remedies, contract interpretation as well as other commercial disputes.
William J. Serritella, Jr. is the co-chairman of Taft’s Chicago Litigation Department. He is a commercial litigator who focuses his practice on banking, commercial and appellate litigation. Bill lectures on numerous topics, including commercial real estate workouts, Uniform Commercial Code issues, trial practice, appellate practice, contract law, sales commission protection acts, employment discrimination and alternative billing practices.
Brianna M. Skelly is a partner in in Taft’s Litigation group, focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation. Brianna represents creditors, businesses and individuals in litigation arising from commercial transactions, employment matters and warranties.
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Participants seeking MCLE credit must attend the entire program using the Zoom platform and provide their IL Bar number during registration.
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