Parties generally give careful attention to the substantive provisions of an agreement. Dispute resolution provisions, however, are often included at the end of the negotiation as an afterthought. A recent appellate court opinion of first impression in New Jersey, however, (Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Sup. Ct. of New Jersey, Appellate Division, Docket No. A-2580-17T1, Oct. 17) reflects that parties should consider those provisions more carefully to assure their enforceability.

The plaintiff was an 82-year-old employee of the defendant whose position was terminated after 26 years of employment. She filed a complaint alleging, among other issues, age harassment in violation of New Jersey law.

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