Competitors of all kinds know home court advantage helps them win. Home court advantage refers to the psychological, procedural and logistical edge gained by competing in a familiar setting, where one has better knowledge of...more
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made our work as drafters of construction contracts a little easier. In the case of In re Atlantic Marine Construction Co., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit had refused to...more
A forum-selection clause in a contract offers predictability and clarity of venue in case a dispute arises over the contract. But, when such a dispute arises, if the plaintiff does not commence litigation in the contractually...more