By Seller Subject to the terms and conditions of this Article IX, Seller covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, its officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers, representatives and Affiliates (collectively, the "Buyer Indemnitees") from and against, and pay or reimburse Buyer Indemnitees for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder (collectively, "Losses"), resulting from or arising out of:
(i) Any misrepresentation or breach of any warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement; provided that any claim for indemnification by Buyer under this clause (i) may be made no later than 18 months from and after the Closing Date, excepting only that any claim for misrepresentation or breach of warranty under Sections 3.6, 3.10(a), 3.18(a), 3.19 and 3.21 may be made no later than a date thirty days from and after the expiration of the period of the applicable statute of limitations;
(ii) any failure of Seller to perform any covenant or agreement made or contained in this Agreement or fulfill any obligation in respect thereof;
(iii) any Excluded Liabilities;
(iv) any and all Benefit Liabilities in respect of Employees except, with respect to Transferred Employees, to the extent assumed by Buyer pursuant to Article VII; and
(v) any product liability claim with respect to products manufactured by Seller and sold prior to the Closing. Seller shall not be required to indemnify Buyer Indemnitees with respect to any claim for indemnification resulting from or arising out of matters described in clauses (i) and (v) above pursuant to this Section unless and until the aggregate amount of all claims against Seller exceeds $270,000 and then only to the extent such aggregate amount exceeds $270,000. Claims thereafter may be asserted regardless of amount. Seller's maximum liability to Buyer Indemnitees under clauses (i) and (v) of this Section shall not exceed $13,750,000.
By Licensor Licensor will indemnify and hold harmless Licensee and its and members, managers, directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives and affiliates (collectively, the "Licensee Indemnified Parties"), on an After Tax Basis, from and against all claims, losses, damages (including loss of profits and consequential damages awarded to unrelated third parties, if any, but excluding loss of profits and consequential damages otherwise suffered by the Licensee Indemnified Parties), expenses, judgements, costs and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) (collectively, "Losses") incurred by the Licensee Indemnified Parties arising from Licensor's breach of any obligation, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing any claims for indemnification that any Licensee Indemnified Parties may have pursuant to this Section 7.2(a) will exclude claims based on information known by Lifford (or its Affiliates, including Bloomfield) as of the Funding Date whether or not such information formed the basis of the issues raised by Bloomfield during Due Diligence (as defined in the Operating Agreement) and whether or not asserted prior to the Walk Away Notice (as defined in the Operating Agreement) or thereafter. In the event of a dispute regarding a claim for indemnification, the Licensee Indemnified Party will have the burden of proof in establishing the validity and amount of the claim, and Licensor will have the burden of proof in establishing any defense to such claim, including but not limited to, a defense asserted by Licensor that Lifford (or its Affiliates) had knowledge of the requisite facts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor will not be obligated to provide indemnification where there is any admission of guilt by any Licensee Indemnified Party charged with violation of the law as to the content of any Company Program.
Mentor Teacher A. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned a Mentor Teacher by the Administration after consultation with the Association as identified in (Section 1526 of PA 335 (1993)). The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a non-threatening collegial fashion.
B. Mentor Teachers shall be assigned in accordance with the following:
1. The ultimate and overriding criteria used in selecting a Mentor Teacher will be the candidate's recognition as a teacher skilled in the art and science of teaching with the capability to communicate these two areas.
2. The Mentor Teacher shall be a tenured teacher within the bargaining unit whenever possible.
3. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary.
4. The District shall notify the Association of those members requiring a mentor assignment.
5. Mentor Teachers and Mentees shall work in the same building and have the same or similar area of certification whenever possible.
6. The Mentee shall be assigned to only one (1) Mentor Teacher at a time.
7. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) year, subject to review by the Administration, Mentor Teacher and Mentee after three (3) months. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding years.
8. Mentor Teachers may have up to two (2) Mentees if mutually desired by the Mentor Teacher and building principal.
C. Because the purpose of the mentor/mentee match is to acclimate the bargaining unit member and to provide necessary assistance toward the end of quality instruction, the Board and the Association agree the relationship shall be confidential.
D. Upon approval of the building principal, reasonable release time may be made available so the Mentor Teacher may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day and school calendar year. Where possible, the Mentor Teacher and Mentee shall be assigned common preparation time.
E. Mentees shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development activities during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching. Professional development shall be scheduled within the parameters of PA 335 and Article XII of this Agreement.
Lost Time Apprentices are required to serve an additional day for each day of absence during each year of their apprenticeship, except in respect of absences due to annual leave or long service leave. The following year of their apprenticeship does not commence until the additional days have been worked. However, any time that has been worked by the apprentice in excess of their ordinary hours shall be credited to the apprentice when calculating the amount of additional time that needs to be worked in the relevant year.
By Licensee Licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Licensor, its Affiliates, sublicensees, the licensors under the Existing Licenses, and their respective shareholders, members, partners, officers, trustees, faculty, students, contractors, agents, and employees (individually, a “Licensor Indemnified Party” and, collectively, the “Licensor Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all Third Party liability, loss, damage, action, claim, fee, cost, or expense (including attorneys’ fees) (individually, a “Third Party Liability” and, collectively, the “Third Party Liabilities”) suffered or incurred by the Licensor Indemnified Parties from claims of such Third Parties that result from or arise out of: […***…]; provided, however, that Licensee shall not be liable for claims based on any breach by Licensor of the representations, warranties, or obligations of this Agreement or the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of any of the Licensor Indemnified Parties. Without limiting the foregoing, Licensee must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Licensor Indemnified Parties from and against any Third Party Liabilities resulting from:
(a) any […***…] or other claim of any kind related to the […***…] by a Third Party of a […***…] by Licensee, its Affiliates, any Sublicensees, their respective assignees, or vendors;
(b) any claim by a Third Party that the […***…]; and
(c) […***…] conducted by or on behalf of Licensee, its Affiliates, any Sublicensees, their respective assignees, or vendors relating to the Licensed Technology or Licensed Products, including any claim by or on behalf of a […***…].
No Special Damages In no event shall either party be liable hereunder (whether in an action in negligence, contract or tort or based on a warranty or otherwise) for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages incurred by the other party or any third party, even if the party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Mentor Teachers A. A Mentor Teacher shall be defined as a Master Teacher as identified in Section 1526 of the School Code and shall perform the duties of a Master Teacher as specified in the School Code and State Administrative Rules and Regulations.
B. Each bargaining unit member in his/her first three (3) years in the classroom shall be assigned one or more Mentor Teacher(s) by the Administration. The Mentor Teacher shall be available to provide professional support, instruction and guidance. The purpose of the mentor assignment is to provide a peer who can offer assistance, resources and information in a collegial fashion.
C. A Mentor Teacher shall be assigned in accordance with the following:
1. Participation as a Mentor Teacher shall be voluntary.
2. The Mentor Teacher assignment shall be for one (1) academic year subject to review. The appointment may be renewed in succeeding academic years.
3. Should either the Mentor Teacher or the Mentee present cause to dissolve the relationship, the administration will meet with the Mentor Teacher and the Mentee to determine an appropriate course of action.
D. Upon request, the Administration may provide release time so the Mentor may work with the Mentee in his/her assignment during the regular work day.
E. Mentees who are new to the profession shall be provided with a minimum of fifteen (15) days of professional development instruction during their first three (3) years of classroom teaching.
F. Performance responsibilities of a Mentor Teacher may include but not be limited to: Work to establish a relationship with Mentee based on mutual trust, respect and collegiality; provide encouragement, support, guidance and feedback when needed; help Mentee feel welcome; take part in training to enhance teaching and mentoring skills; complete periodic evaluations of Mentor-Mentee program, as requested; contact mentees, minimally once a week, for formal or informal meetings; help Mentee learn about resources, procedures, curriculum, students' needs, building and district policies, regulations and schedules; promote a smooth transition between teacher training and the actual classroom setting; facilitate three-way conferences involving the Mentor, Mentee and Principal; provide opportunities for Mentee to observe the Mentor and other teachers; share new and alternative materials, methods and resources with Mentee; observe Mentee's teaching in a classroom setting; conduct pre and post observation conferences; and assist Mentee with goal setting.
By Sellers Sellers covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser, its Affiliates and the officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers and representatives of each such Person (collectively, the "Purchaser Indemnitees") from and against, and pay or reimburse the Purchaser Indemnitees for, any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, fines, costs, royalties, proceedings, deficiencies or damages (whether absolute, accrued, conditional or otherwise and whether or not resulting from third party claims), including out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable attorneys' and accountants' fees incurred in the investigation or defense of any of the same or in asserting any of their respective rights hereunder (collectively, "Losses"), resulting from or arising out of:
(i) any inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made by any Seller herein, or in any certificate delivered by an officer of any Seller pursuant hereto (a "Seller Certificate") or in any Collateral Agreement or in connection herewith or therewith;
(ii) any failure of any Seller to perform any covenant or agreement hereunder or under any Collateral Agreement or fulfill any other obligation in respect hereof or of any Collateral Agreement;
(iii) any and all Retained Liabilities or Retained Assets;
(iv) any and all Taxes (other than payroll Taxes) of any Seller and all Affiliates thereof relating to or arising out of the Business accruing, or with respect to any event or time period occurring, at or prior to Closing; and
(v) any and all liabilities in respect of employees of Seller or its Affiliates or Plans except to the extent assumed by Purchaser pursuant to Section 4.3. Cap on Sellers' Indemnification Obligations. Sellers' obligation to indemnify Purchaser Indemnitees pursuant to this Agreement, any Seller Certificate or any Collateral Agreement for breaches or inaccuracies of representations or warranties, and for breaches or failures to perform covenants or agreements or to fulfill any other obligations set forth in this Agreement (except for (x) the Seller Surviving Covenants, and (y) solely to the extent expressly contemplated by this Section 8.9(a), the Environmental Covenants (as defined in this Section 8.9(a))), in any Seller Certificate or in any Collateral Agreement, shall not exceed the amount of funds held in the Escrow Account at the time such claims
Extent of Return or Disposition Return or Disposition is partial. The categories of data to be disposed of are set forth below or are found in an attachment to this Directive: Return or Disposition is Complete. Disposition extends to all categories of data.
By Buyer Neither the board of directors of Buyer nor any committee thereof shall: (i) except as expressly permitted by this Section 7.2, withdraw, qualify or modify, or propose publicly to withdraw, qualify or modify, in a manner adverse to Target, the approval or recommendation of such board of directors or such committee of the Nasdaq Stockholder Approval or the Buyer Stockholder Approval; (ii) approve or recommend, or propose publicly to approve or recommend, any Acquisition Proposal; or (iii) cause Buyer to enter into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement or other similar agreement (each, an “Acquisition Agreement”) related to any Acquisition Proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that, prior to the adoption and approval of the Buyer Stockholder Approval by the holders of Buyer Common Stock, the board of directors of Buyer determines in good faith, after it has received a Superior Offer and after consultation with outside counsel, and that the failure to consider such Superior Proposal would violate its fiduciary duties to Buyer stockholders under applicable Law, then the Buyer may (subject to this and the following sentences) inform the Target that it no longer believes that the Merger is advisable and no longer recommends approval and (subject to this and the following sentences) approve or recommend a Superior Proposal and in connection therewith withdraw or modify its approval or recommendation of the Buyer Stockholder Approval (a “Subsequent Determination”), but only at a time that is after the fifth (5th) Business Day following Target’s receipt of written notice advising them that the board of directors of Buyer has received a Superior Proposal, specifying the material terms and conditions of such Superior Proposal (and including a copy thereof with all accompanying documentation, if in writing), identifying the person making such Superior Proposal and stating that it intends to make a Subsequent Determination. Target shall have five (5) Business Days from the date of receiving such notice to submit to Buyer any changes to the terms and conditions of this Agreement as would enable Buyer to proceed with its recommendation to its stockholders without a Subsequent Determination; provided, that any such adjustment shall be at the discretion of the Parties at the time.
