Elevation to Executive Officers. If the dispute is not resolved via Section 26(k)(ii), either Party may refer the Dispute to executive officers of the respective Parties for further consideration. If an executive officer intends to be accompanied at a meeting by legal counsel, the other Party’s executive officer shall be given at least three
Elevation to Executive Officers. If the dispute is not resolved via Section 26(k)(ii), either Party may refer the Dispute to executive officers of the respective Parties for further consideration. If an executive officer intends to be accompanied at a meeting by legal counsel, the other Party’s executive officer shall be given at least three (3) business days’ notice of such intention and may also be accompanied by legal counsel. All discussions conducted pursuant to this Section will be deemed confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations under any applicable rules of evidence. If such executive officers are unable to reach agreement within ten (10) business days, or such longer period as they may both agree, then either Party may initiate suit. iii.
