Common use of Arbitration and Legal Fees Clause in Contracts

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-tration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-pute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

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Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-tration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision provisions of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunderbenefits. In the event of any such dis-pute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his or her right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him or her and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-tration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-pute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his her right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his her right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his her rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive Initials shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's ’s refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

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Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement., plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code. Exhibit 10.24

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-tration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-pute, whether or not Executive exercises his her right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his her rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision provisions of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunderbenefits. In the event of any such dis-pute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoing, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw to pay legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with any attempt by Executive to enforce any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, Exhibit 10.24 whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

Arbitration and Legal Fees. In the event of any dispute regarding a refusal or failure by the Company to make payments or provide benefits hereunder for any reason, Executive shall have the right, in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, to arbitration of such dispute under the rules of the American Arbitration Asso-ciationAssociation, which right shall be invoked by serving upon the Company a notice to arbitrate, stating the place of arbi-trationarbitration, within ninety (90) days of receipt of notice in any form (including, without limitation, failure by the Company to respond to a notice from Executive within thirty (30) days) that the Company is withholding or proposes to withhold any payments or the provision of any benefits the Executive, in good faith, believes are called for hereunder. In the event of any such dis-putedispute, whether or not Executive exercises his right to arbitration, if it shall ultimately be determined that the Company's refusal or failure to make payments or provide benefits hereunder was wrongful or otherwise inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall indemni-fy indemnify and hold harmless Executive from and against any and all expenses incurred in connection with such determination, including reasonable legal and other fees and expenses. Without limitation of or by the foregoingAccordingly, the Company shall, within ten (10) days after notice from Executive, provide Executive with an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $100,000 from a bank satisfactory to Executive against which Executive may draw agrees to pay within 30 days following the Company’s receipt of an invoice from the Executive all legal fees and other fees and expenses in connection with which the Executive may reasonably incur as a result of any attempt contest by Executive to enforce either party of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any of his rights under this Agreement during the Extended Term. Said letter of credit shall not expire before ten (10) years following the date provision of this Agreement, plus, in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code, if the Executive prevails on any material claim made by him and disputed by the Company (or its successors and Initials ____ assigns) under the terms of this Agreement. Such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 20 in order to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Chesapeake Utilities Corp)

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