“The arbitrator will decide all claims in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its choice of law principles, including recognized principles of equity...”
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Fixing the governing law as Illinois regardless of where the user is located means the user's home state law does not apply in arbitration, which may affect the substantive rights and remedies available.
Regardless of where the user is located, their arbitration claims against Walgreens will be evaluated under Illinois law, excluding Illinois' choice of law principles, but including equitable principles.
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"The arbitrator will decide all claims in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its choice of law principles, including recognized principles of equity...Excerpt from Walgreens's Terms of Use
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Fixing the governing law as Illinois regardless of where the user is located means the user's home state law does not apply in arbitration, which may affect the substantive rights and remedies available.
Regardless of where the user is located, their arbitration claims against Walgreens will be evaluated under Illinois law, excluding Illinois' choice of law principles, but including equitable principles.
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