Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. v. Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A.
Force Majeure Clause Does Not Excuse Performance Due to Party's Own Actions
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. v. Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A., decided by D.C. Circuit on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a "f...