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Miller Canfield

Supreme Court Holds that Where Two Contracts Conflict on the Issue of Arbitrability, Courts - Not Arbitrators - Decide Which...

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When there are two conflicting contracts—one requiring a court to address whether a case should be decided by arbitration or court action, and another requiring an arbitrator to address that issue—who decides which contract...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Arbitration Clauses in International Agreements – Do’s and Don’ts

Contractual engagements inevitably beget legal disputes. Even the best agreement is no guarantee the engagement will succeed. Accordingly, one of the most important provisions in any commercial agreement is the provision that...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

A Recent Rhode Island Supreme Court Decision Provides Important Guidance on Choice-of-Law Provisions in Commercial Contracts

Commercial contract provisions dictating choice-of-law, the applicable statute of limitations, and forum selection are important yet often overlooked portions of agreements.  A recent Rhode Island Supreme Court decision...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Common Misconceptions on Contracting with Developers in Russia and Tips for Contract Review and Negotiation

There are often misconceptions in connection with negotiating intellectual property (IP) development agreements with developers located in Russia. This post details five common misconceptions and provides tips for complying...more

Hogan Lovells

Hong Kong Law Contract Guide

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Our team in Hong Kong recently developed a Hong Kong Law Contract Guide. The guide discusses relevant legal principles that inform the most common contractual clauses in Hong Kong. The guide offers practical points to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Drafting International Dispute Resolution Clauses

On December 5, 2018, Skadden hosted the webinar “Drafting International Dispute Resolution Clauses.” Topics included the importance of dispute resolution clauses, choosing between litigation and arbitration, drafting...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Performing From Memory and Eliminating Unnecessary Contract Provisions

Preparing contracts can be like using the music for a performance. Like musicians are expected to perform from memory even when it does not serve them well, contracts include boilerplate language which does not add to the...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

North Carolina Law Adds Predictability to Litigation Involving Business Contracts

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North Carolina businesses commonly enter into contracts to buy or sell goods and services west of Murphy, north of Mt. Airy, south of Charlotte, and even east of Ocracoke. When contracts such as these extend beyond state...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Trap for the Unwary: How A Manufacturer Can Assure Itself That New York Law Will Apply To Its Contracts

We review a lot of manufacturing contracts for our clients. As most people know, there are often clauses that dictate what law will apply if there is a dispute (a.k.a. “choice of law” clauses) and where that dispute will be...more

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