A Contractual Waiver of the Right to Challenge Venue is Enforceable

Many contracts contain a forum selection provision or a venue provision. Contracts may even contain language that parties agree not to challenge or otherwise waive the venue of any filed lawsuit. An example of such a provision was included in an operating agreement: This Agreement is to be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Florida (without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws). Each party hereto irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought in any state or federal court located in Florida (or in...