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Clinical Trial Agreement

A Clinical Trial Agreement defines the conduct of research between a sponsor and study site. This playbook emphasizes regulatory compliance, data ownership, and subject safety responsibilities.

Dispute Resolution

Why This Matters: Robust dispute procedures reduce resolution time, control legal costs, and maintain business relationships.

Negotiation strategy

If you're the Sponsor:

Ensure the dispute resolution clause aligns with company policy, including preferred forums and governing law. Propose edits if the current clause does not meet these standards.

If you're the Institution:

Negotiate for a dispute resolution process that is efficient and cost-effective. Consider the implications of the chosen forum and governing law on enforceability.

Essential elements

1

Forum Selection

Preferred location for resolution.
2

Governing Law

Jurisdiction applicable to disputes.
3

Resolution Timeline

Timeframe for resolving disputes.

Action framework

ACCEPT

Propose edits if the forum or governing law is not preferred. Ensure timelines are clearly defined.

EDIT

Reject clauses that do not allow for efficient resolution or align with company policy.

ADD

Add a robust dispute resolution clause if missing to protect interests.

PRO TIP

Always ensure the dispute resolution mechanism is consistent with past agreements and company policy.

Real-world examples

FAVORABLE

Preferred Clause

"Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be resolved by arbitration in New York under the rules of the American Arbitration Association."
NEUTRAL

Fallback Clause

"In the absence of agreement, disputes shall be resolved by mediation followed by arbitration under ICC Rules, with the seat of arbitration in a mutually agreed location."
UNFAVORABLE

Non-Preferred Jurisdiction

"Disputes shall be resolved under the laws of a non-preferred jurisdiction, which may increase costs and complexity."

Alternative scenarios & positions

High-Risk Projects

In high-risk projects, ensure the dispute resolution process is expedited to minimize potential disruptions.

International Contracts

For international contracts, consider arbitration in a neutral location to avoid jurisdictional biases.

Long-Term Agreements

In long-term agreements, ensure the dispute resolution mechanism is flexible to adapt to changing circumstances.

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WEEK 1
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Our CX team works with you to understand your contracting challenges, prioritize key workflows, and identify the biggest impact areas. We build a tailored implementation plan that fits your needs.
WEEK 2
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WEEK 3
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Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
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