forum selection
Inconsistent Forum Selection Language Affected Enforcement
April 28th, 2020
Courts typically enforce forum-selection clauses unless there is a public policy reason not to do so. A New Jersey appellate court has refused to enforce a forum selection clause when the contract terms were ambiguous. The Pike Company contracted wit…
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Categories: Construction
Is This a Forum Selection Clause, or Not?
November 6th, 2019
Forum selection clauses have become commonplace in construction contracts. Most general contractors take steps to ensure that they can bring their subs into the same forum as the owner, should there be an owner dispute that involves the sub’s work.…
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About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.