Choice of Law and Jurisdiction Clause Example with 5 Variations from Business Contracts

This page contains Choice of Law and Jurisdiction clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. An example clause is provided at the top of the page, followed by clauses with minor variations. You can view the text differences by selecting the "Show Differences" option.
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive hereby consents to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives any objection that Executive might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, provided, however, the Company... and Executive agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court or the Business Litigation Session of the Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. View More
Found in Axcella Health Inc. contract

Variations of a "Choice of Law and Jurisdiction" Clause from Business Contracts

Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, enforced and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive I hereby consents consent to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives waive any objection that Executive I might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, pro...vided, however, the Company and Executive I agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 8(c) of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court superior court or the Business Litigation Session business litigation session of the Superior Court superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. View More
Found in Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. contract
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, enforced and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive hereby consents to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives waive any objection that Executive might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, provided, howev...er, the Company and Executive agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court superior court or the Business Litigation Session business litigation session of the Superior Court superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LIMITAITON ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. View More
Found in Axcella Health Inc. contract
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive hereby consents to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives any objection that Executive might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, provided, however, the Company... and Executive agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court or the Business Litigation Session of the Superior Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. courts. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. 11 15. Successor to the Executive. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s personal representatives, executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. In the event of the Executive’s death after termination of employment but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due them under this Agreement, the Company shall continue such payments to the Executive’s beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to death (or to their estate, if the Executive fails to make such designation). View More
Found in Axcella Health Inc. contract
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, enforced and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive hereby consents to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives waive any objection that Executive might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, provided, howev...er, the Company and Executive agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court superior court or the Business Litigation Session business litigation session of the Superior Court superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. 15 22. Independence of Obligations. Executive’s obligations under this Agreement are independent of any obligation, contractual or otherwise, the Company has to Executive. The Company’s breach of any such obligation shall not be a defense against the enforcement of this Agreement or otherwise limit Executive’s obligations under this Agreement. View More
Found in FS Development Corp. contract
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be deemed to be made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced, enforced and governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Executive hereby consents to personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated within Massachusetts for purposes of enforcing this Agreement, and waives waive any objection that Executive might have to personal jurisdiction or venue in those courts, provided, howev...er, the Company and Executive agree that all civil actions relating to Section 8 of this Agreement shall be brought in the county of Suffolk and that the Superior Court superior court or the Business Litigation Session business litigation session of the Superior Court superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. ANY ACTION, DEMAND, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXECUTIVE’S EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION ARISING UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WILL BE RESOLVED BY A JUDGE ALONE AND EACH OF THE COMPANY AND THE EXECUTIVE WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL THEREOF. 17 ACTIVE/97201856.2 22. Independence of Obligations. Executive’s obligations under this Agreement are independent of any obligation, contractual or otherwise, the Company has to Executive. The Company’s breach of any such obligation shall not be a defense against the enforcement of this Agreement or otherwise limit Executive’s obligations under this Agreement. View More
Found in Axcella Health Inc. contract