Corporate
Oct. 7, 2011
Change can cost you: Corporate defendants and venue selection
A motion to change venue should never be used as a litigation tactic. By Ryan van Steenis of Huron law group
With the growth of technologies reducing the importance of geographic location between contracting parties, businesses should pay attention to venue rules before entering into contracts. California does not permit contracting parties to agree to a venue because it is set by statute, so knowing the venue rules applicable to businesses can help corporate defendants exercise some level of control should litigation arise. And after a suit has begu...
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