Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 304: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 1 – Jurisdiction)
4 Key Takeaways | Updates in Standard Essential Patent Licensing and Litigation
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 180: Listen and Learn -- Venue (Federal Civil Procedure)
Coverage Litigation Leapfrog: Why Venue Matters and How to Avoid Pre-emptive Strike Actions
The Evolution of Cross-Border Restructuring Processes
Nota Bene Episode 99: Unpacking the Pendulum of American Patent Policy Then, Now, and Forward with Rob Masters
Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Issues, Venue, and Jurisdiction by Kristhy Peguero and Jennifer Wertz
Bill on Bankruptcy: Delaware to Continue Dominating Bankruptcy
A federal district court recently enforced a forum selection clause in National Equipment Dealers, LLC v. IROCK Crushers LLC, transferring the case to Ohio and confirming the enforceability of venue clauses in commercial...more
A key term of any franchise agreement is the venue selection clause as this page has previously explained. This issue was at the forefront of Convenience Stores Leasing & Management, LLC’s (“CSLM”) August 2024 suit...more
A federal court in Wisconsin recently transferred a franchisor’s breach of contract lawsuit to Indiana, the location of the franchisee, even though the parties’ supply agreement contained a Wisconsin forum selection clause....more
Whether in employment agreements or business transactions, drafters often include certain clauses within these documents to protect their client if litigation arises (e.g., arbitration clauses, forum- selection clauses)....more
The principles of jurisdiction and venue are paramount when determining not only where a proceeding will be conducted, but also which particular laws will govern the proceeding. ...more
Business transactions come with the risk that litigation may arise at some point in the life of the parties' dealings. Transactions involving hemp—whether pertaining to its growth, production, or sale—are not immune. In...more
As we shifted focus last week from a plan’s administrative claims procedures to defending against a claim for benefits in court, we explained how a well-documented administrative record can enhance the chances of getting a...more
David F. Johnson presented his paper on “Litigation Update, Including Fiduciary Issues” to the Texas Bankers Association’s Legal Conference in Austin, Texas, on April 5, 2018. This presentation covered recent Texas precedent...more