Forum Clause Keeps Holtec Consultant's Suit In Ohio

By Matthew Santoni ( January 5, 2026, 4:53 PM EST) -- Energy technology company Holtec International can't dismiss or move a former consultant's federal lawsuit from Ohio to New Jersey, after a judge ruled Monday that the doctrine of "forum non conveniens" generally doesn't apply to choosing between states, and the parties' contract had a valid forum selection clause choosing Ohio....

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