Florida Appeals Court Allows Jack Nicklaus Defamation Case to Proceed Locally, Challenging New York Venue Clause

In a recent decision, a Florida appeals court has ruled that golfing icon Jack Nicklaus can proceed with his defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies LLC within the state. This decision holds even though a pre-existing forum selection clause specified New York as the mandatory venue for any legal disputes between the two parties. For more details on this ongoing legal battle, consider reading the full article on Law360.