Mar. 31, 2020
What government contractors in California need to know about force majeure and COVID-19
California, the largest purchaser of goods and services in the country—outside of the federal government—has been particularly impacted by COVID-19, with the ramifications of the virus also felt by local governments throughout the state.
Brandon Young
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Phone: (310) 312-4000
Email: bdyoung@manatt.com
Brandon Young is a partner with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in its government and regulatory group.
Antoinette Bedros
Associate
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses across the world. California, the largest purchaser of goods and services in the country — outside of the federal government — has been particularly impacted, with the ramifications of the virus also felt by local governments throughout the state. Nearly all local and state government contracts in California have “force majeure” provisions, which excuse performance in the event of an unforeseen or unavoidable event beyond ...
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