Common use of Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s 's President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 fourteen (14) days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “"Early Resolution Conference”"). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s 's discretion, may award a prevailing party, other than the Company, a reasonable attorney’s 's fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ ' agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 2 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with any dispute and/or arbitration arising out of or relating to this Agreement; provided, however, that the parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 2 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President Chief Executive Officer and its Secretary General Counsel in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in HoustonDallas, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with any dispute and/or arbitration arising out of or relating to this Agreement; provided, however, that the parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 fourteen (14) days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, other than the Company, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 2 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President Chief Executive Officer and its Secretary General Counsel in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in HoustonDallas, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with any dispute and/or arbitration arising out of or relating to this Agreement; provided, however, that the parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.. 7

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.. Xxxxxxxx Execution Version

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which Executive intends to engage, Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.. Gentoso Execution Version

Early Resolution Conference/Arbitration. The parties are entering into this Agreement with the express understanding that this Agreement is clear and fully enforceable as written. If the Executive ever decides to contend that any restriction on activities imposed by Article 3 of this Agreement is no longer enforceable as written or does not apply to an activity in which the Executive intends to engage, the Executive first will notify the Company’s President and its Secretary in writing and meet with a Company representative at least 14 fourteen (14) days before engaging in any activity that foreseeably could fall within the questioned restriction to discuss resolution of such claims (an “Early Resolution Conference”). Should the parties not be able to resolve disputes at the Early Resolution Conference, the parties agree to use confidential, binding arbitration to resolve the disputes. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, in accordance with the then-current employment arbitration rules Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, before an arbitrator licensed to practice law in Texas. The parties agree that the arbitrator, in the arbitrator’s discretion, may award a prevailing party, other than the Company, a reasonable attorney’s fee, including arbitration expenses and costs. Either party may seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief regarding the provisions of this Section if the other party fails to comply with obligations stated herein. The parties’ agreement to arbitrate applies only to the matters subject to an Early Resolution Conference.