[Verse 1] Sarah's startup built the perfect app Signed a contract with a vendor gap No governing law clause in sight When disputes arose, they faced a fight Three different states all claimed the case Legal chaos in cyberspace [Chorus] Where disputes live, where disputes grow Choose your law before you go Jurisdiction sets the stage For every legal battle's rage Pick your court, pick your state Don't leave justice up to fate Where disputes live, that's where you'll fight Get it wrong and lose your rights [Verse 2] Delaware law for corporate games California tech innovation claims New York finance, contracts tight Texas oil and gas might Each state's rules can change your case Venue shopping sets the pace [Chorus] Where disputes live, where disputes grow Choose your law before you go Jurisdiction sets the stage For every legal battle's rage Pick your court, pick your state Don't leave justice up to fate Where disputes live, that's where you'll fight Get it wrong and lose your rights [Bridge] Forum selection clauses bind Exclusive jurisdiction's what you'll find Subject matter, personal too Geographic reach will limit you Federal court or state court floor Choice of law opens the door [Verse 3] TechCorp learned the lesson well Standard clauses they now tell Delaware incorporation law New York courts without a flaw Governing law and forum clear No more legal atmosphere fear [Chorus] Where disputes live, where disputes grow Choose your law before you go Jurisdiction sets the stage For every legal battle's rage Pick your court, pick your state Don't leave justice up to fate Where disputes live, that's where you'll fight Get it right and sleep at night [Outro] In every contract that you write Make jurisdiction crystal bright Where disputes live, make it known Plant your legal seeds full grown
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