ANALYSIS: Protests, Civil Unrest & Contract Law

Your force majeure provision may cover this.

From Paris, Texas to Paris, France, cities have experienced mass protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Some businesses located in heavily impacted jurisdictions have experienced a range of disruptions resulting from government-ordered blockades, closures, and curfews, as well as physical damage and theft. Some are implementing preventive measures by boarding up facilities or suspending operations in order to protect employees and property.

Force majeure has emerged as a major force in the age of Covid-19, serving as a tool for businesses to pause or exit contracts when ...