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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Force majeure clauses routinely appear in commercial contracts and provide for a defense to liability when a specified event occurs that is beyond the control of the parties and which prevents or delays performance.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/ridings-matthew" target="_self" rel="noopener">Matthew Ridings</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/roach-jennifer" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jennifer Roach</a> discuss the importance of giving these clauses more careful consideration in relation to the COVID-19 virus in an article published by Bloomberg. <a href="https://admin.thompsonhine.com/wp-content/uploads/1137/doc/ForceMajeureCommercialContracts.pdf" target="_self" rel="noopener">Read more</a>.

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