Legal and Regulatory
Litigation and Arbitration Venue Provisions in Construction Contracts: When and How They Work
Venue provisions in contracts can limit uncertainty about where and how disputes are resolved, but the prevalence of “home rule” laws in many states means that such provisions cannot always be taken at face value.
By Kenneth E. Rubinstein and Eric Penley
February 4, 2020
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by Kenneth E. Rubinstein
Kenneth E. Rubinstein practices as a Director in the firm's Boston, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire offices and is co-chair of the firm's Construction Law group, and a member of the firm's Litigation and Professional Liability groups.
by Eric Penley
Eric Penley is an Associate in the firm's Litigation Group and
Environmental Group and practices in the Boston office. His practice
covers civil matters, including environmental litigation, business
disputes, construction matters, class actions and intellectual property
litigation.
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