Common use of Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures Clause in Contracts

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission for Formal Dispute Resolution, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, not earlier than forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party will bear its own costs of these procedures, including attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Interconnection Agreement, Interconnection Agreement, Interconnection Agreement

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Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 12.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Accordingly, the Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission at any time for resolution. However, Formal Dispute ResolutionResolution procedures, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, may be invoked not earlier than forty-five thirty (4530) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesResolution under Section 12. 1. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 12.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section 12.3.2 if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of conducted before The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin Either Party may commence the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the called for in this Agreement at any time by filing a written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party The Parties will bear its own share the costs of these procedures, including attorneys' feesthe arbitration equally. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and provisions of this Section 12.3.2 may be entered in enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereofCourt of competent jurisdiction. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the 12.3.3 The Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreementdamages.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Interconnection Agreement, Interconnection Agreement

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission for Formal Dispute Resolution, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, not earlier than forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party will bear its own costs of these procedures, including attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.Comprehensive 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission for Formal Dispute Resolution, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, not earlier than forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in Chicago, Illinois a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party will bear its own costs of these procedures, including attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the tThe Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages damages. and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 12.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Accordingly, the Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission at any time for resolution. However, Formal Dispute ResolutionResolution procedures, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, may be invoked not earlier than forty-five thirty (4530) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesResolution under Section 12. 1. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty Page 1184 of 322383 (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 12.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section 12.3.2 if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of conducted before The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin Either Party may commence the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the called for in this Agreement at any time by filing a written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party The Parties will bear its own share the costs of these procedures, including attorneys' feesthe arbitration equally. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and provisions of this Section 12.3.2 may be entered in enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereofCourt of competent jurisdiction. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the 12.3.3 The Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreementdamages.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

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Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission for Formal Dispute Resolution, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, not earlier than forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party will bear its own costs of these procedures, including attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.power

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission for Formal Dispute Resolution, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, not earlier than forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party will bear its own costs of these procedures, including attorneys' fees. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

Formal Dispute Resolution Procedures. 12.3.3.1 12.3.1 The Parties recognize and agree that the Commission has continuing jurisdiction to implement and enforce all terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Accordingly, the Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement that the Parties themselves cannot resolve by Informal Dispute Resolution, may be submitted to the Commission at any time for resolution. However, Formal Dispute ResolutionResolution procedures, including arbitration or other procedures as appropriate, may be invoked not earlier than forty-five thirty (4530) calendar days after receipt of the letter initiating Dispute Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the PartiesResolution under Section 12.1. The Parties may seek expedited resolution by the Commission, and if chosen, shall request that resolution occur in no event later than sixty Page 14 of 223 (60) days from the date of submission of such dispute. If the Commission appoints an expert(s) or other facilitator(s) to assist in its decision making, and the Commission does not pay for such expert or other facilitator, each Party shall pay half of the fees and expenses so incurred. During the Commission proceeding each Party shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however that neither Party shall be required to act in any unlawful fashion. This provision shall not preclude the Parties from seeking relief available in any other forum. 12.3.3.2 12.3.2 Claims will be subject to final and binding commercial arbitration pursuant to this Section 12.3.2 if, and only if, the claim is not settled through Informal Dispute Resolution and both Parties agree to arbitration. If both Parties do not agree to arbitration, then either Party may pursue a remedy for the Dispute with the Commission, a court, an agency or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction. Disputes subject to arbitration under this section will be submitted to a single arbitrator pursuant to the rules of conducted before The American Arbitration Association or by a provider of arbitration services to which the Parties agree, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 USC Sec. 1 et seq. The Parties agree that the arbitrator should be knowledgeable about telecommunications issues. Such arbitration will be held in a mutually agreeable location. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin Either Party may commence the arbitration process within sixty (60) calendar days of the called for in this Agreement at any time by filing a written demand for arbitration with The American Arbitration Association, with a copy provided to the other Party. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of The American Arbitration Association’s Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or such other rules as the Parties may agree that are in effect at the time of the filing of the demand for arbitration. The Parties shall file the arbitrator’s decision with the Commission. Each Party The Parties will bear its own share the costs of these procedures, including attorneys' feesthe arbitration equally. The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding and provisions of this Section 12.3.2 may be entered in enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereofCourt of competent jurisdiction. In an action to enforce a decision of the Arbitrator, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees, costs, and expenses without regard to the local rules of the district in which the suit is brought. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. 12.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any rule of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules to the contrary, the 12.3.3 The Parties agree that the arbitrator shall have no power or authority to make awards or issue orders of any kind except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, and in no event shall the arbitrator have the authority to make any award that provides for punitive, or exemplary damages, consequential damages multiple damages or any other damages not measured by the prevailing Party’s actual damages and may not, in any event, make any ruling, finding or award that does not conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreementdamages.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Interconnection Agreement

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