Opinion ID: 29604
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Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Governing Law; the Arbitration Provision

Text: Article XVII of the Agreement contains § 17.2, which is styled Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. Subsection 17.2.1 specifies that the “Agreement shall be governed and interpreted according to the substantive law of the State of Texas.” That is followed by subsection 17.2.2, which is the six-paragraph arbitration provision 11 of the Agreement. The first sentence of the first paragraph of 17.2.2 states: Any and all disputes or differences relating to, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement which cannot be settled amicably shall be finally settled by arbitration pursuant to this Section 17.2.2. (emphasis added). .... The second paragraph of 17.2.2 then reiterates: The substantive law of Texas shall be applied without reference or regard to any rules and procedures regarding conflicts of law which would refer the matter to the laws of another jurisdiction.