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Norwegian Ruling Limits The Scope Of Arbitration Clauses In Relation To Third Parties
The Norwegian Supreme Court's Appeals Committee has ruled that arbitration clauses cannot bind third parties without explicit contractual agreement, even when those parties have close commercial or group ties to the original contract. This decision clarifies the boundaries of arbitration agreements and emphasizes that contractual basis, rather than commercial proximity, determines who can be compelled to arbitrate disputes.
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