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GOVERNING LAW
Except for trademark and copyright matters governed by the federal laws of the United States, the foregoing provisions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California without regard to the principles of conflict of law thereof.
VENUE
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ARBITRATION/COLLABORATION
By using this site you agree that any dispute which may arise from the use of this site is barred from filing in any Court of the United States first, and must be filed and heard by either Collaborative Law first or Arbitration with the venue in Los Angeles, California. The rules of Arbitration shall be those of the American Arbitration Association in existence at the time any dispute arises.
NO ATTORNEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
No use of this website shall create an attorney client relationship. Only a signed written retainer, with paid consideration shall create an attorney client relationship with The Law Collaborative Los Angeles. Purchase of a website content, such as videos, audios, print publications and/or membership, products or services over the internet does not create an attorney client relationship. We do not solicit legal services over the internet from this site. That Attorney-Client relationship may only be created by an in-person visit to our offices, resulting in an in-person interview and consultation together with a signed retainer and payment in advance for services to be rendered. The attorneys at The Law Collaborative Los Angeles are licensed to practice law in the State of California. The information on the site is not intended to be legal advice. The information presented is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The Law Collaborative Los Angeles strongly suggests you seek competent legal advice from legal or other professionals in your area who can counsel you in the specific area of your need(s). If you would like more information from The Law Collaborative Los Angeles and our legal services, you may contact us directly by phone, fax or mail, or e-mail as provided in the contact provisions of this website. Copyright 2009-2011 www.thelawcollaborative.com. All rights reserved Ver. 003 April 6, 2009