Disputes regarding. nonpayment of a Consultant’s invoice under this Article 8 may be submitted to non- binding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) upon mutual agreement of the Owner and the Consultant. In such event, the Owner and the Consultant shall share equally the fees and expenses of the selected mediator, arbitrator, umpire or other ADR neutral. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed, in whole or in part, as a waiver, release or modification of the provisions of the New Jersey Contractual Act, N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq. as it governs claims against the State. 8.4.2 A Consultant not paid sums due under an approved invoice within thirty (30) days of the billing date may suspend performance without penalty for breach of contract, but only after providing the Owner with seven (7) days written notice of non-payment, and only in the event that the Owner fails to furnish the Consultant, within that seven
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Samples: Consulting Agreement, Consultant Agreement, Consultant Agreement