Gregg Gilman, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner/co-chair, Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner and Jesse B. Schneider, Davis+Gilbert Litigation + Dispute Resolution partner will speak on three workshop panels at the 2022 Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) U.S Continue Reading
The Agency 100 | May the Force Be with You: How the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Agency Contract Obligations
Talent Deals and the Impact of a Pandemic: Rethinking Force Majeure
The Bottom Line As state and local governments lift coronavirus restrictions, performers who have a credible fear of contracting COVID-19 while performing their obligations may not be able to invoke the force majeure clause in their talent agreements to be excused from their commitments.Agencies Continue Reading
COVID-19 Impact on TV and Film Production
The Bottom Line TV and film producers need to be aware of the unexpected ways that the coronavirus crisis is impacting numerous aspects of their business, from “force majeure” and cancellations, to union and talent issues, and content order agreements. The rapid spread of the coronavirus Continue Reading
Commercial Production Changes in Light of COVID-19
The Bottom Line As we continue to move forward, and hopefully see a light at the end of the tunnel, we may come full circle to a situation where a “standard” contractual approach to events beyond a party’s control, where a pandemic-related circumstance may or may not qualify, is the default and the Continue Reading
How the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Contract Obligations
The Bottom Line Businesses need to consider if fulfilling their contractual obligations is possible during the COVID-19 crisis. If performance truly is not possible, a party may be excused from performing based on the following legal doctrines:Force MajeureFrustration of purposeBecause access Continue Reading
COVID-19: A Guide to Analyzing Risks for Marketers and Agencies
The Bottom Line In this rapidly evolving and fluid situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all parties at the table should keep in mind the following high level considerations when assessing their individual situation and how to proceed:Consider how risk for all parties can be mitigated by Continue Reading