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Sarah Donini Rodriguez is a Partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Construction Litigation Practice Group.

Sarah's experience includes representing clients in construction litigation ...
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Forum Selection Clauses – Mandatory v. Permissive

With forum selection clauses, “shall” doesn’t always mean “shall.” If a forum-selection clause containing the word “shall” lacks additional exclusive language like “exclusive,” “sole,” or “only,” a court may find that clause to be permissive. Read More

Tags: bond, forum selection clause, location of dispute, location of witnesses, mandatory venue clause, minimum contacts, permissive, shall, surety, venue

Who’s Bound by a Forum Selection Clause? Contractors, Subcontractors, and Sureties?

2.1.17 | Sarah Donini Rodriguez

Could a party end up litigating related claims in two separate forums if not all parties are bound by a forum-selection clause? To ensure efficiency and avoid inconsistent verdicts, all intertwined claims should be litigated together in the same forum, writes Sarah D. Rodriguez. Read More

Tags: arbitration clause, bond, contract, federal project, forum selection clause, inconsistent judgments, intertwined claim, judicial efficiency, subcontract, surety

Forum Selection Clause v. Miller Act Venue Provision: Where to Litigate?

11.17.16 | Sarah Donini Rodriguez

On federal construction projects, the parties may contract where they would like to litigate potential disputes, but care should be given as to what venue is selected based on various factors.Read More