Force Majeure Clause with Gretchen Cothron

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Force Majeure Clause with Gretchen Cothron

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Mar 30, 2022

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In this episode of the Contract Teardown Show from Law Insider attorney Gretchen Cothron tears down a very long and detailed agreement that shows how a Force Majeure Clause can undermine everything.

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Mar 30, 2022

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Force Majeure Clause with Gretchen Cothron

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