California Law; Arbitration Clause Samples

The "California Law; Arbitration" clause establishes that any disputes arising under the agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California and resolved through arbitration rather than litigation in court. Typically, this means that if a disagreement occurs, the parties must submit their claims to a neutral arbitrator in California, following specific arbitration rules, rather than pursuing a lawsuit. This clause ensures consistency in legal interpretation by applying California law and provides a streamlined, private dispute resolution process, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with traditional court proceedings.
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California Law; Arbitration. This Agreement is made pursuant to, and shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of California. The Parties agree that, except as set forth in the following sentence, if any dispute arises concerning applicability, interpretation and/or enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, said dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator in San Jose, California in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes, effective June 1, 1997 and in accordance with the guidelines delineated by the California Supreme Court in ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ v. Foundation Health Psychcare Services, Inc. (2000). Notwithstanding this agreement to arbitrate, neither party shall be precluded from seeking injunctive relief in a judicial forum.
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California Law; Arbitration. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the applicable laws of the State of California. The parties hereto agree that any claim, including claims alleging breach of this warranty, or arising out of or related to the product covered by this warranty, shall be resolved finally through binding arbitration before a neutral, mutually-selected arbitrator, and conducted in the County of Los Angeles, pursuant to the procedural rules of either the American Arbitration Association or JAMS/Endispute. The prevailing party in any such dispute shall be entitled to an award of fees and costs, including attorneys’ fees, as well as all other available forms of relief or damages.
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California Law; Arbitration. This Agreement shall be deemed to be made and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any controversy or claim relating to or arising under this Agreement, including any controversy concerning the arbitrability of an issue, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the City of San Diego before a panel of three neutral arbitrators (collectively, the “Arbitrators” and, individually, an “Arbitrator”) selected as hereinafter provided. Within thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement the Parties shall jointly select a presiding Arbitrator (the “Presiding Arbitrator”) and an alternate Presiding Arbitrator. If within such thirty (30) day period the Parties are unable to make either or both selections, either Party may apply to the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego (“San Diego Superior Court”) for such appointments. Within fifteen (15) days following the date of a Party’s notice to the other Party that it wishes to arbitrate a controversy or claim (the “Arbitration Notice”), the Presiding Arbitrator shall select two additional Arbitrators (who are neutral, impartial and independent of the Parties within the meaning of the Rules (as defined below)). In conducting such arbitration, the Parties and the Arbitrators shall follow the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect (the “Rules”), except (i) such arbitration shall be administered by the Presiding Arbitrator and not by AAA, (ii) if the controversy or claim that underlies such arbitration relates to maintenance, repair, or the physical condition of the Stadium, then “Rules” shall mean the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules rather than the Commercial Rules of the AAA and each of the Arbitrators other than the Presiding Arbitrator shall be on the then-current National Roster of Neutrals maintained by the AAA (expressly excluding members of any San Diego regional Large Complex Construction Disputes panel) with construction and engineering training or experience that is relevant to such controversy or claim (or, if not on such National Roster of Neutrals, shall have comparable expertise), and (iii) to the extent the provisions of this Section 32(a) are inconsistent with the Rules, the provisions of this Section 32(a) shall govern. The Arbitrators shall apply California substantive law and shall allow reasonable discovery. The Arbitrators shall have the power and jurisdiction to order all remedies avai...
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California Law; Arbitration. This Agreement is made pursuant to, and shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of California. The Parties agree that, except as set forth in the following sentence, if any dispute arises concerning applicability, interpretation and/or enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, said dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted before a single arbitrator in San Diego, California in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes, effective June 1, 1997 and in accordance with the guidelines delineated by the California Supreme Court in ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ v.
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  • Applicable Law; Arbitration This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed, applied and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with regard to its “choice of law” rules. Any “Dispute” (as such term is defined in the Management Agreements) under this Agreement shall be resolved through final and binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the procedures and with the effect of, arbitration as provided for in the Management Agreements.

  • Governing Law; Arbitration This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the conflicts of law principles thereof. Any dispute, controversy or claim (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation, breach, termination, validity or invalidity thereof, shall be referred to arbitration upon the demand of either party to the dispute with notice (the “Arbitration Notice”) to the other. The Dispute shall be settled by arbitration in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (the “HKIAC”) in accordance with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Administered Arbitration Rules (the “HKIAC Rules”) in force at the time when the Arbitration Notice is submitted. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. The complainant and the respondent to such dispute shall each select one arbitrator within thirty (30) days after giving or receiving the demand for arbitration (the “Selection Period”). Such arbitrators shall be freely selected, and the parties shall not be limited in their selection to any prescribed list. The chairman of the HKIAC shall select the third arbitrator. If either party to the arbitration fails to appoint an arbitrator with the Selection Period, the relevant appointment shall be made by the chairman of the HKIAC. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English. To the extent that the HKIAC Rules are in conflict with the provisions of this Section 5.2, including the provisions concerning the appointment of the arbitrators, this Section 5.2 shall prevail. The award of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties thereto, and the prevailing party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement of such award. In the event of the arbitration of any Dispute pursuant to this Section, the losing party in such arbitration shall pay to the prevailing party all expenses and fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the arbitration of such Dispute, and the arbitration order, ruling or award shall contain a specific provision providing for such payment.

  • Mediation/Arbitration a. In the event of any dispute under this Agreement, the parties hereto desire to avoid litigation. Accordingly, the aggrieved party will give notice of the dispute to the other party and both parties will attempt to settle the dispute during the thirty (30) day period following such notice. If such dispute remains unsettled, the parties agree to then submit such dispute to mediation. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, each will select a mediator and the two chosen mediators will select a third mediator who shall alone hear the dispute. Such mediation will, if possible, be conducted during the sixty (60) day period following expiration of the thirty (30) day period. If such mediation fails to resolve the dispute, the parties agree such dispute will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Unless otherwise directed by the arbitrator, such arbitration must be concluded within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the sixty (60) day period previously specified for mediation. If the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator, each will select an arbitrator, and the two chosen arbitrators will select a third arbitrator who shall alone decide the dispute. Any mediation or arbitration conducted hereunder will be conducted in Knoxville, Tennessee. The parties hereto shall equally share the costs of mediation (including the mediator’s fees and expenses and costs directly related to the conduct of the mediation, but excluding each party’s direct costs for transportation, attorneys, etc., for which each will be responsible). If any party fails to participate in mediation or arbitration after receipt of notice thereof, then each party hereto agrees that the other party shall have the right to proceed immediately to arbitration and that such other party shall be entitled to select the arbitrator in its sole discretion. Each party further agrees that, in such event, such arbitrator shall have the right to decide the dispute as if the non- participating party were participating in the arbitration and that such decision shall be final and binding upon each party hereto.

  • Step 4 - Arbitration If a grievance is not satisfactorily resolved at Step 3, the Union may submit the grievance to Arbitration. If a written notice of intent to file under the Arbitration Procedure is not received by the Manager of Labor Relations (or designee) within fourteen

  • California Law This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.