Common use of Assignment; Amendments Clause in Contracts

Assignment; Amendments. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Except in the event of a transfer to a successor corporation or other entity or affiliate of Covance, neither party shall have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations, or all or any portion of its rights or interests under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties hereto making specific reference to this Agreement and expressing the plan or intention to modify it.