Cooperation obligations. You agree to reasonably cooperate in the defense of the Company against any threatened or pending litigation or in any investigation or proceeding that relates to any events or actions which occurred during or prior to the term of your employment with the Company. Furthermore, you agree to reasonably cooperate in the prosecution of any claims and lawsuits brought by the Company or any of its affiliates that are currently outstanding or that may in the future be brought relating to matters which occurred during or prior to the term of your employment with the Company. From and after the Separation Date, except as requested by the Company or as required by law, you shall not comment upon any (i) threatened or pending claim or litigation (including investigations or arbitrations) involving the Company or (ii) threatened or pending government investigation involving the Company. In addition, except as required by law, you shall not disclose any confidential or privileged information in connection with any pending litigation or investigation or proceeding without the consent of the Company and shall give prompt notice to the Company of any request therefor. If you are required to cooperate with the Company in accordance with this Section 13, the Company shall pay you a reasonable per diem fee, in addition to any expense reimbursement, for such assistance, based on your annual base salary rate immediately preceding the Separation Date.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Kate Spade & Co), Executive Severance Agreement (Kate Spade & Co), Executive Severance Agreement (Kate Spade & Co)
