Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards Sample Clauses

Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards. Arbitrator(s) shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the applicable substantive law of the State of Texas. Arbitrator(s) may make an award of attorneys' fees and expenses if permitted by law or the agreement of the parties. All statutes of limitation applicable to any Dispute shall apply to any proceeding in accordance with this arbitration clause. Any arbitrator selected to act as the only arbitrator in a Dispute shall be required to be a practicing attorney with not less than 5 years practice in commercial law in the State of Texas. With respect to a Dispute in which the claims or amounts in controversy do not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), a single arbitrator shall be chosen and shall resolve the Dispute. In such case the arbitrator shall have authority to render an award up to but not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) including all damages of any kind whatsoever, costs, fees and expenses. Submission to a single arbitrator shall be a waiver of all parties' claims to recover more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). A Dispute involving claims or amounts in controversy exceeding five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be decided by a majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators ("Arbitration Panel"), one of whom would be qualified to sit as a single arbitrator in a Dispute decided by one arbitrator. If the arbitration is consolidated with one conducted pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the Lender and the Borrower related to the indebtedness guaranteed, then the Arbitration Panel shall be one which meets the criteria set forth between the Lender and Borrower. Arbitrator(s) may, in the exercise of their discretion, at the written request of a party, (1) consolidate in a single proceeding any multiple party claims that are substantially identical and all claims arising out of a single loan or series of loans including claims by or against borrower(s), guarantors, sureties and/or owners of collateral if different from the Borrower, and (2) administer multiple arbitration claims as class actions in accordance with Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator(s) shall be empowered to resolve any dispute regarding the terms of this Agreement or the arbitrability of any Dispute or any claim that all or any part (including this provision) is void or voidable but shall have no power to change or alter the terms of this Agreement. The award of the arbitrator(s) shall be in wri...
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Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards. Arbitrators are -------------------------------------------- empowered to resolve Disputes by summary rulings. Arbitrators shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the applicable substantive law Any arbitrator selected shall be required to be a practicing attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and shall be required to be experienced and knowledgeable in the substantive laws applicable to the subject matter of the Dispute. All statutes of limitation applicable to any Dispute shall apply to any proceeding in accordance with this Arbitration Program. With respect to a Dispute in which the claims or amounts in controversy do not exceed $1.000,000, a single arbitrator shall be chosen and shall resolve the Dispute by rendering an award not to exceed $1,000,000, including all damages of any kind whatsoever, including costs, fees and expenses. A Dispute involving claims or amounts in controversy exceeding $1,000,000, shall be decided by a majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators (an "Arbitration Panel"), the determination of any two of the three arbitrators constituting the determination of the Arbitration Panel, provided, however, that all three Arbitrators on the Arbitration Panel must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. Arbitrators, including any Arbitration Panel, may grant any remedy or relief deemed just and equitable and within the scope of this Arbitration Program and may also grant such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. Arbitrators shall be empowered to impose sanctions and to take such other actions as they deem necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable law. Arbitrators and Arbitration Panels shall be required to make specific, written findings of fact and conclusions of law. The determination of an Arbitrator or Arbitration Panel shall be binding on all parties and shall not be subject to further review or appeal except as otherwise allowed by applicable law.
Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards. Arbitrator(s) shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the applicable substantive law. Arbitrator(s) may make an award of attorneys' fees and expenses if permitted by law or the agreement of the parties. All statutes of limitation applicable to any Dispute shall apply to any proceeding in accordance with this arbitration clause. Any arbitrator selected to act as the only arbitrator in a Dispute shall be required to be a practicing attorney with not less than 10 years practice in commercial law in the State of Arizona. With respect to a Dispute in which the claims or amounts in controversy do not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), a single arbitrator shall be chosen and shall resolve the Dispute. In such case the arbitrator shall have authority to render an award up to but not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) including all damages of any kind whatsoever, costs, fees and expenses. Submission to a single arbitrator shall be a waiver of all parties' claims to recover more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). A dispute involving claims or amounts in controversy exceeding five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be decided by a majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators ("Arbitration Panel"). An Arbitration Panel shall be composed of one arbitrator who would be qualified to sit as a single arbitrator in a Dispute decided by one arbitrator, one who has at least ten years experience in commercial lending and one who has at least ten years experience in the Borrower's industry. Arbitrator(s) may, in the exercise of their discretion, at the written request of a party in any Dispute, (1) consolidate in a single proceeding any multiple party claims that are substantially identical and all claims arising out of a single loan or series of loans including claims by or against borrower(s) guarantors, sureties and or owners of collateral if different from the Borrower, and (2) administer multiple arbitration claims as class actions in accordance with Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator(s) shall be empowered to resolve any dispute regarding the terms of this Agreement or the arbitrability of any Dispute or any claim that all or any part (including this provision) is void or voidable but shall have no power to change or alter the terms of this Agreement. The award of the arbitrator(s) shall be in writing and shall specify the factual and legal basis for the award.
Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards. Arbitrations conducted pursuant to this Paragraph 24 shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA. The parties agree to select a neutral “qualified” arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be a practicing attorney or otherwise recognized expert in real estate disputes in Portland, Oregon who has been active over a fifteen (15) year period prior to the arbitration’s commencement date. If Landlord and Tenant are unable to agree on the arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the demand for arbitration is made, the arbitrator will be appointed by the director (or the equivalent) of the Seattle, Washington office of the AAA upon the application of either party. The arbitration shall take place in Xxxxx County, Washington and the arbitrator shall be empowered to resolve any dispute regarding the terms of this arbitration clause, including questions about the arbitrability of any Dispute. The prevailing Party in any Dispute shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees in any arbitration, and the arbitrator shall have the power to award such fees. The award of the arbitrator shall be in writing and shall set forth the factual and legal basis for the award. Each Party agrees to keep all Disputes and arbitration proceedings strictly confidential, except for disclosures of information required in the ordinary course of business of the Parties or as required by applicable law or regulation. Nautilusfinal
Arbitrator Powers and Qualifications; Awards. The Parties agree to select a neutral "qualified" arbitrator or a panel of three "qualified" arbitrators to resolve any Dispute hereunder. "Qualified" means a practicing attorney, with not less than ten (10) years practice in commercial law, licensed to practice in the state of the applicable substantive law designated in the Documents. A Dispute in which the claims or amounts in controversy do not exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00), shall be decided by a single arbitrator. A single arbitrator shall have authority to render an award up to but not to exceed One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) including all damages of any kind whatsoever, costs, fees, attorneys' fees and expenses. Submission to a single arbitration shall be a waiver of all Parties' claims to recover more than One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00). A Dispute involving claims or amounts in controversy exceeding One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) shall be decided by a majority vote of a panel of three qualified arbitrators. The Arbitrator(s) shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages except where such damages are specifically provided for by statute upon which the award is based. The arbitrator(s) shall be empowered to, at the written request of any Party in any Dispute, (1) to consolidate in a single proceeding any multiple party claims that are substantially identical; (2) to consolidate any claims and Disputes between other Parties which arise out of or relate to the subject matter hereof; and (3) to administer multiple arbitration claims as class actions in accordance with Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator(s) shall be empowered to resolve any dispute regarding the terms of this arbitration clause but shall have no power to change or alter the terms of this Arbitration Program. The Arbitrator(s) shall have the discretion to award reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing Party in any Dispute hereunder.

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  • Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers; Awards Arbitrators must be active members of the California State Bar or retired judges of the state or federal judiciary of California, with expertise in the substantive laws applicable to the subject matter of the Dispute. Arbitrators are empowered to resolve Disputes by summary rulings in response to motions filed prior to the final arbitration hearing. Arbitrators (i) shall resolve all Disputes in accordance with the substantive law of the state of California, (ii) may grant any remedy or relief that a court of the state of California could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award, and (iii) shall have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other actions as they deem necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000 or less shall be decided by a single arbitrator who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000 (including damages, costs, fees and expenses). By submission to a single arbitrator, each party expressly waives any right or claim to recover more than $5,000,000. Any Dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations.

  • Arbitrator Qualifications and Powers Any arbitration proceeding in which the amount in controversy is $5,000,000.00 or less will be decided by a single arbitrator selected according to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater than $5,000,000.00. Any dispute in which the amount in controversy exceeds $5,000,000.00 shall be decided by majority vote of a panel of three arbitrators; provided however, that all three arbitrators must actively participate in all hearings and deliberations. The arbitrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State of California or a neutral retired judge of the state or federal judiciary of California, in either case with a minimum of ten years experience in the substantive law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute to be arbitrated. The arbitrator will determine whether or not an issue is arbitratable and will give effect to the statutes of limitation in determining any claim. In any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will decide (by documents only or with a hearing at the arbitrator’s discretion) any pre-hearing motions which are similar to motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudication. The arbitrator shall resolve all disputes in accordance with the substantive law of California and may grant any remedy or relief that a court of such state could order or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as is necessary to make effective any award. The arbitrator shall also have the power to award recovery of all costs and fees, to impose sanctions and to take such other action as the arbitrator deems necessary to the same extent a judge could pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the California Rules of Civil Procedure or other applicable law. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy shall not constitute a waiver of the right of any party, including the plaintiff, to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief.

  • Organization and Qualifications Customer and each of its Subsidiaries (i) is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, (ii) has the power and authority to own its properties and assets and to transact the businesses in which it presently is engaged and (iii) is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where it presently is engaged in business and is required to be so qualified.

  • Diversification and Qualification 6.1. The Adviser will ensure that the Fund will at all times invest money from the Contracts in such a manner as to ensure that the Contracts will be treated as variable annuity contracts under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations issued thereunder. Without limiting the scope of the foregoing, the Fund will comply with Section 817(h) of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulation 1.817-5, as amended from time to time, relating to the diversification requirements for variable annuity, endowment, or life insurance contracts and any amendments or other modifications to such Section or Regulation. In the event of a breach of this Article VI by the Fund, it will take all reasonable steps: (a) to notify the Company of such breach; and (b) to adequately diversify the Fund so as to achieve compliance within the grace period afforded by Treasury Regulation 1.817-5. 6.2. The Fund represents that it is or will be qualified as a Regulated Investment Company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and that it will make every effort to maintain such qualification (under Subchapter M or any successor or similar provisions) and that it will notify the Company immediately upon having a reasonable basis for believing that it has ceased to so qualify or that it might not so qualify in the future. 6.3. The Company represents that the Contracts are currently, and at the time of issuance shall be, treated as life insurance or annuity insurance contracts, under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and that it will make every effort to maintain such treatment, and that it will notify the Fund and the Distributor immediately upon having a reasonable basis for believing the Contracts have ceased to be so treated or that they might not be so treated in the future. The Company agrees that any prospectus offering a contract that is a "modified endowment contract" as that term is defined in Section 7702A of the Internal Revenue Code (or any successor or similar provision), shall identify such contract as a modified endowment contract.

  • Existence and Qualification; Power; Compliance With Laws Borrower is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of California. Borrower is duly qualified or registered to transact business and is in good standing in the State of California, and each other jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership or leasing of its Properties makes such qualification or registration necessary, except where the failure so to qualify or register and to be in good standing could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Borrower has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business, to own and lease its Properties and to execute and deliver each Loan Document to which it is a Party and to perform its Obligations. The chief executive offices of Borrower are located in San Dimas, California. All outstanding capital stock of Borrower is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and no holder thereof has any enforceable right of rescission under any applicable state or federal securities or other Laws. Borrower is in compliance with all Laws and other legal requirements applicable to its business, has obtained all authorizations, consents, approvals, orders, licenses and permits from, and has accomplished all filings, registrations and qualifications with, or obtained exemptions from any of the foregoing from, any Governmental Agency that are necessary for the transaction of its business, except where the failure so to comply with Laws and other legal requirements applicable to its business, obtain authorizations, etc., file, register, qualify or obtain exemptions could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

  • Organization and Qualification The Company and each of the Subsidiaries is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is in violation nor default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents. Each of the Company and the Subsidiaries is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, could not have or reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any Transaction Document, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Transaction Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”) and no Proceeding has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification.

  • Organization, Qualifications and Corporate Power (a) The Company is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly licensed or qualified to transact business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business transacted by it or the character of the properties owned or leased by it requires such licensing or qualification and where the failure to be so qualified would have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company has the corporate power and authority to own and hold its properties and to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted, to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement and the Stockholders' Agreement to issue, sell and deliver the Preferred Shares and to issue and deliver the Converted Shares. (b) The attached Schedule III contains a list of all subsidiaries of the Company and its equity interest therein. Except for such subsidiaries, the Company does not (i) own of record or beneficially, directly or indirectly, (A) any shares of capital stock or securities convertible into capital stock of any other corporation or (B) any participating interest in any partnership, joint venture or other non-corporate business enterprise or (ii) control, directly or indirectly, any other entity. Each of the Company's corporate subsidiary and limited liability company subsidiary is a corporation or limited liability company duly incorporated or organized, as the case may be, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its respective jurisdiction of incorporation or organization, as the case may be, and is duly licensed or qualified to transact business as a foreign corporation or limited liability company, as the case may be, and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business transacted by it or the character of the properties owned or leased by it requires such licensing or qualification and where the failure to be so qualified would have a material adverse effect on the Company. Each of the subsidiaries referenced above has the corporate power or entity power, as the case may be, and authority to own and hold its properties and to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock or equity interests, as the case may be, of each of the subsidiaries are owned beneficially and of record by the Company, one of its other subsidiaries, or any combination of the Company and/or one or more of its other subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of any liens, charges, restrictions, claims or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever; and there are no outstanding subscriptions, warrants, options, convertible securities, or other rights (contingent or other) pursuant to which any of the subsidiaries is or may become obligated to issue any shares of its capital stock or equity interests, as the case may be, to any person other than the Company or one of the other subsidiaries.

  • Corporate Organization and Qualification Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Buyer has the requisite corporate power and authority to own or lease all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.

  • Existence and Qualification The Contracting Party is an Oklahoma municipality, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma, and the Contracting Party has all requisite power and authority to own, operate and lease its properties and to carry on its business as presently conducted.

  • Number and Qualifications The number of Managers of the Company shall not be less than three nor more than five, as may be determined by the Member from time to time, but no decrease in the number of Managers shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Manager.

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