Commentaries by Gizem Alper

COVID-19: Force Majeure Under CISG

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COVID-19: Force Majeure Under CISG

May 27, 2020 04:38:44 pm

COVID-19 has affected the world tremendously. Countries have closed borders and halted international travel, cross- border trade is strained. COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains; many goods are no longer in demand, while others are in high demand. The future of our global society is unclear, which also triggers unclarity in international trade. The shattering caused [...]

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