Whether in employment agreements or business transactions, drafters often include certain clauses within these documents to protect their client if litigation arises (e.g., arbitration clauses, forum- selection clauses)....more
The principles of jurisdiction and venue are paramount when determining not only where a proceeding will be conducted, but also which particular laws will govern the proceeding. ...more
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Business Interruption ,
Commercial Court ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Contract Terms ,
CPLR ,
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Exclusive Jurisdiction ,
Forum Selection ,
Insurance Claims ,
Transfer of Venue ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
Venue
Most commercial contracts contain a choice of law provision and/or forum-selection clause. Under New York law, it is well recognized “that parties to a contract may freely select a forum which will resolve any disputes over...more