Define: Concurrent Jurisdiction

How is Concurrent Jurisdiction defined in a legal contract?

• Concurrent Jurisdiction means the process where two or more enforcement entities have the same authority within the same jurisdictional boundaries. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• Concurrent Jurisdiction means when the Federal Government and the state both hold the right to exercise the same authority over the land, including the right to prosecute for crimes. Both can investigate or prosecute violations of Federal and state law respectively. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Concurrent Jurisdiction means where different tribunals, each with its own authorized jurisdiction, can deal with the same subject matter at the choice of the suitor. Seen in 1 SEC filing
• Concurrent Jurisdiction means when an applicant is able to pursue his remedy in both the High Court and the Labour Court over the same subject matter. It implies the Labour Court is inclined to deal with a labour dispute as prescribed by the Act, providing effect to a constitutional matter under its own jurisdiction. The Act places a reasonable limitation on the manner an aggrieved party may enforce a right, effectively upholding fair labour practice under the constitution. Seen in 1 SEC filing

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

Concurrent Jurisdiction means shared authority within jurisdictional boundaries between two or more enforcement entities.

Relevant Contract Types

• International Business Contracts
• Joint Venture Agreements
• Cross-Franchise Licensing Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• When organizations intend to enforce compatible ventures across jurisdictions
• Where one or more parties operate in multiple jurisdictions and require regulatory oversight

Relevant Sectors

• Financial Services
• Telecommunications
• Healthcare
• Energy and Utilities

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Genie Definition 2

Concurrent Jurisdiction means an applicant’s right to pursue remedies across [governing bodies or courts], concerning the same subject matter.

Relevant Contract Types

• Employment Contracts
• Arbitration Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• During disputes involving employees and employers situated in multiple jurisdictions
• When parties from different jurisdictions want a non-disclosure agreement

Relevant Sectors

• Fashion
• Technology
• Retail

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