Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution Clause Samples
The Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution clause determines which jurisdiction’s laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the contract, and outlines the process for resolving any disputes that may arise. Typically, this clause specifies a particular state or country’s legal system and may designate whether disputes will be handled through litigation, arbitration, or mediation, sometimes even naming the location or forum for such proceedings. Its core function is to provide predictability and reduce uncertainty by clarifying the legal framework and procedures that will apply if disagreements occur, thereby helping parties avoid conflicts over where and how disputes should be resolved.
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Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. (a) THE INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
(b) Subject to subsections (c) through (f), any and all disputes which cannot be settled amicably, including any ancillary claims of any party, arising out of, relating to or in connection with the validity, negotiation, execution, interpretation, performance or non-performance and/or termination of this Agreement and any amendment thereto (including without limitation the validity, scope and enforceability of this arbitration provision) (each a “Dispute”) shall be finally settled by arbitration conducted by a single arbitrator in New York in accordance with the then-existing Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), except that the parties may select an arbitrator who is a national of the same country as one of the parties. If the parties to the dispute fail to agree on the selection of an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the request for arbitration, the ICC shall make the appointment. The arbitrator shall be a lawyer and shall conduct the proceedings in the English language. In the event of any arbitration between the parties, the Company shall consent to a request by the Participant to hold arbitral proceedings, including any evidentiary hearings, in the country in which the Participant principally conducts his/her business for the convenience of the parties and witnesses, it being understood, however, that the legal situs of the arbitration shall remain in New York. Each side will bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees.
(c) Either party may bring an action or proceeding in any court having jurisdiction thereof for the purpose of compelling a party to arbitrate, seeking temporary or preliminary relief in aid of an arbitration hereunder, and/or enforcing an arbitration award and/or in support of the arbitration as permitted by any applicable arbitration law and, for the purposes of this subsection (c), each party expressly consents to the application of subsections (e) and (f) to any such suit, action or proceeding.
(d) Judgment on any award(s) rendered by the tribunal may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
(i) Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts located in New York, United States for the purpose of any suit, action or proceeding brought in accordance with the provisi...
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. 5.1 This agreement shall be governed by, construed and take effect in accordance with Norwegian law.
5.2 Any dispute between the Parties concerning the understanding of this agreement or the Trading Rules or any dispute arising from any acts or omissions governed by them shall be decided by arbitration in Oslo pursuant to the Norwegian Arbitration Act.
5.3 Each Party irrevocably waives any objection which it may have now or hereafter to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in accordance with clause 5.2 and any claim that any such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum, and further irrevocably agrees that a judgement in any proceedings brought in accordance with clause 5.2 shall be conclusive and binding upon such Party and may be enforced in any jurisdiction in accordance with the enforcement law of the applicable jurisdiction.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. Any disputes relating to this Settlement Agreement shall be governed by Minnesota law without regard to conflicts of law provisions, and with the exception of any dispute regarding the provisions of Paragraph 15 or 16, any and all disputes regarding this Settlement Agreement will be mediated with ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, with the cost of the mediation shared equally, prior to any Party seeking Court involvement.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. The employment relationship between the Executive and the Company is regulated by Norwegian law, and the present Agreement shall be interpreted, governed, enforced and litigated in accordance with the laws of Norway. The ordinary courts of Norway shall settle all disputes that the Parties cannot settle amicably.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. 15.1 Swedish law shall apply to this agreement. Any interpretation or dispute arising from the Agreement which the parties cannot resolve on their own shall be settled by a Swedish general court.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. 11.1. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and take effect in accordance with Croatian law.
11.2. The competent Court in Zagreb shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any claim, dispute or difference that may arise out of or in connection with this agreement, including any question as to its existence, validity or termination.
11.3. Each Party irrevocably waives any objection which it may have now or hereafter to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in the Croatian courts and any claim that any such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum, and further irrevocably agrees that a judgement in any proceedings brought in the Croatian courts shall be conclusive and binding upon such Party and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction in accordance with the enforcement law of that jurisdiction.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. Subrecipient and Corporation agree to negotiate all disputes between them in good faith for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of notice. In the absence of a resolution regarding the dispute, the Parties may exercise their rights under Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to its conflict of law principles. Nothing in the Agreement shall preclude either Party from seeking injunctive relief to protect its rights under this Agreement. The Parties consent to and agree that any and all disputes arising out of or relating in any way to the Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State courts or Federal District Courts of New York. The Parties consent to the jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service of process by mail, and waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut without reference to its conflicts of law rules. Any controversy, dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the performance, enforcement, breach, termination or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope of this arbitration provision, shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS, or its successor, pursuant to JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures, and applying the laws of the State of Connecticut The arbitration shall be held at the JAMS hearing location nearest to Hartford, Connecticut. Prior to filing a demand for arbitration under this clause, a Party must request mediation through JAMS. The Parties will cooperate with JAMS and with one another in selecting a mediator from the JAMS panel of neutrals and in scheduling the mediation proceedings. The Parties agree that they will participate in the mediation in good faith and that they will share equally in its costs. All offers, promises, conduct and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the mediation by any of the Parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys, and by the mediator or any JAMS employees, are confidential, privileged and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any arbitration or other proceeding involving the Parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable as a result of its use in the mediation. Either Party may initiate arbitration with respect to the matters submitted to mediation by filing a written demand for arbitration at any time following the initial mediation session or at any time following 45 days from the date of filing the written request for mediation, whichever occurs first (“Earliest Initiation Date”). The mediation may continue after the commencement of arbitration if the Parties so desire. All applicable statutes of limitation and defenses based upon the passage of time shall be tolled until 15 days after the Earliest Initiation Date. The parties will take such action, if any, required to effectuate such tolling.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. The Support and Maintenance Agreement is governed by Norwegian law. The parties shall attempt to solve every dispute through informal negotiation and discussion. Formal proceedings should not be commenced until such informal negotiations and discussions are concluded without resolution. If such negotiations and discussions do not result in an amicable settlement, the dispute shall be resolved by arbitration according to the Norwegian act on arbitration. The seat of arbitration shall be in Oslo.
Choice of Law and Dispute Resolution. 6.1. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and take effect in accordance with Croatian law.
6.2. The competent Court in Zagreb shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any claim, dispute or difference that may arise out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question as to its existence, validity or termination.
6.3. Each Party irrevocably waives any objection which it may have now or hereafter to the laying of the venue of any proceedings in the Croatian courts and any claim that any such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum, and further irrevocably agrees that a judgement in any proceedings brought in the Croatian courts shall be conclusive and binding upon such Party and may be enforced in the courts of any other jurisdiction in accordance with the enforcement law of that jurisdiction.
6.4. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this Agreement or API User Terms, any notice, notification, request, letter, instruction, authorization, claim, demand, consent, waiver or any other form of communication which shall have to be made, delivered or submitted (or which is allowed to be made, delivered or submitted) based on or in connection herewith (each referred to as “notice” for the purposes of this Agreement) shall have to be in writing and pursuant to the procedure stipulated in Trading Rules.