Common use of LAW AND DISPUTES Clause in Contracts

LAW AND DISPUTES. This agreement is governed by Federal law. Any language purporting to subject the U.S. Government to the laws of a U.S. state, U.S. territory, district, or municipality, or a foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly provides for the application of such laws, is hereby deleted. Any language requiring dispute resolution in a specific forum or venue that is different from that prescribed by applicable Federal law is hereby deleted. Any language prescribing a different time period for bringing an action than that prescribed by applicable Federal law in relation to a dispute is hereby deleted. Termination/ Continued performance. The supplier or licensor shall not unilaterally revoke, terminate or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as specifically agreed upon by all parties. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the agreement, it shall pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while continuing performance. Arbitration; equitable or injunctive relief. Any clause in the vendor’s software agreement (VSA) requiring binding arbitration in the event of claim or dispute arising under or relating to the VSA, is void and shall not apply to the Government.