Boilerplate Breakdown Buried in the back of contracts, often in a section titled “miscellaneous”, are the often overlooked, but very important, boilerplate terms that dictate things like appliable law, jurisdiction, dispute resolution procedures, contract integration, and more. For many clients and transactional practitioners, these clauses are an afterthought, frequently crafted using cut-and-paste language from other contracts and forgotten. When there is a dispute, however, these miscellaneous terms are one of the first things a litigator will look to and can be hotly contested. Parties can save hours of heartache and thousands in litigation fees simply by ensuring these boilerplate clauses are well-crafted and mutually understood. This series offers a breakdown of common boilerplate contract terms, including what their purpose is, their meaning, and helpful insights into what language to pay special attention to in contract negotiations in order to improve your position should a dispute arise.