Common use of Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial Clause in Contracts

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Tender Offer Agreement (GFI Group Inc.), Tender Offer Agreement (BGC Partners, Inc.), Tender Offer Agreement (BGC Partners, Inc.)

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Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Accredo Health Inc), Merger Agreement (Simrad Yachting As), Merger Agreement (Vintage Petroleum Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties PRINCIPLES THEREOF. (b) Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreementhereby waives, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 16 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 11.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Snyder's-Lance, Inc.), Voting Agreement (Campbell Soup Co), Voting Agreement (Scripps Eaton M)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INCONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND ENFORCED IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICTS CONFLICT OF LAW THAT LAWS TO THE EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD CAUSE REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit Each of the parties hereto (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court; provided that if the Bankruptcy Court of declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular Action, then the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware, or, in and if the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts Chancery Court of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware declines jurisdiction, then any state or federal court sitting in respect of all matters Delaware, in any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that all claims in respect of such Action may be heard and determined in any such court and (iii) agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether on the interpretation basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or otherwise) in any other court. Each of the parties agrees that a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such Action shall be conclusive and enforcement may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any Delaware or federal court in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and Section. Each of the documents referred parties hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such Action in this Agreement, and in respect any such court. Each of the Transactions, parties hereby irrevocably and hereby waive, and agree not unconditionally consents to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing service of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided for notices in Section 8.2 (Notices) or the Separation Agreement. Nothing in such this Agreement will affect the right of any party to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iW) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiX) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiY) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivZ) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Separation Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Separation Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Separation Agreement (Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co LLC)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INThis Agreement shall be governed by, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDand construed in accordance with, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND INthe laws of the State of New Jersey, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREwithout giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New Jersey or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New Jersey. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New Jersey and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New Jersey and the City of Chicago, Illinois in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsState or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 4.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 4.6(b).

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (K Tron International Inc), Rights Agreement (K Tron International Inc), Merger Agreement (Hillenbrand, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY BY, AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 6.12(b).

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Support Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Support Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Support Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Applicable Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur and that the parties would not have any adequate remedy at law in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any Federal court located in the State of Delaware or in Delaware state court, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.5.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (National Energy Group Inc), Merger Agreement (Icahn Carl C Et Al), Merger Agreement (American Real Estate Partners L P)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INCONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND ENFORCED IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICTS CONFLICT OF LAW THAT LAWS TO THE EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD CAUSE REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit Each of the parties hereto (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court; provided that if the Bankruptcy Court of declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular Action, then the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware, or, in and if the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts Chancery Court of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware declines jurisdiction, then any state or federal court sitting in respect of all matters Delaware) in any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (ii) agrees that all claims in respect of such Action may be heard and determined in any such court and (iii) agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether on the interpretation basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or otherwise) in any other court. Each of the Parties agrees that a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such Action shall be conclusive and enforcement may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any Delaware or federal court in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and Section 7.9(a). Each of the documents referred Parties hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such Action in this Agreement, and in respect any such court. Each of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent irrevocably and unconditionally consents to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing service of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided for notices in Section 8.2 (Notices) or 7.11. Nothing in such this Agreement will affect the right of any Party to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iW) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiX) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiY) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivZ) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.9.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Separation Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Separation Agreement (Vistra Energy Corp), Separation Agreement (Energy Future Competitive Holdings Co LLC)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 11.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 11.10(b).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Jersey Partners Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Efax Com Inc), Merger Agreement (Efax Com Inc), Merger Agreement (Clearview Cinema Group Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION LAW OF THE LAWS COMMONWEALTH OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREMASSACHUSETTS IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the County and State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of Delaware New York or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreementherein, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State, Massachusetts Commonwealth or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 5.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 5.4.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.), Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.), Stockholders Agreement (Freeze Group Holding Corp.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Except as set forth in Section 2.7 (Post-Closing Adjustment), the Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 9.1 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Seller Related Party and each of the other Parties (i) agrees that it will not bring or support any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim of any kind or description, whether in law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, against any Financing Source in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including but not limited to any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Debt Financing, the performance thereof or the transactions contemplated thereby, in any forum other than exclusively in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, or, if under applicable law exclusive jurisdiction is vested in the federal courts, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (and appellate courts thereof), (ii) submits for itself and its property with respect to any such action to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts, (iii) agrees that service of process, summons, notice or document by registered mail addressed to it at its address provided in Section 9.1 (Notices) shall be effective service of process against it for any such action brought in any such court, (iv) waives and hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of, and the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of, any such action in any such court, and (v) agrees that a final judgment in any such action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.9(c). (d) NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, EACH SELLER RELATED PARTY AND EACH OTHER PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL RIGHTS OF TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEBT FINANCING OR ANY OF THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST ANY FINANCING SOURCE.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Purchase Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Purchase Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.5.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement, Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Nexstar Media Group, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Media General Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INThis Agreement shall be deemed to be made in and in all respects shall be interpreted, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREconstrued and governed by and in accordance with the law of the state of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Court of Chancery of Delaware and the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Applicable Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUESThe parties agree that irreparable damage would occur and that the parties would not have any adequate remedy at law in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any Federal court located in the State of Delaware or in Delaware state court, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSthis being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. (c) Each party acknowledges and agrees that any controversy which may arise under this Agreement is likely to involve complicated and difficult issues, and therefore each such party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right such party may have to a trial by jury in respect of any litigation directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT Each party certifies and acknowledges that (i) NO REPRESENTATIVEno representative, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTEDagent or attorney of any other party has represented, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISEexpressly or otherwise, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOTthat such other party would not, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONin the event of litigation, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERseek to enforce the foregoing waiver, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVEReach such party understands and has considered the implications of this waiver, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND each such party makes this waiver voluntarily, and (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BYeach such party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, AMONG OTHER THINGSamong other things, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS the waivers and certifications in this Section 8.10(b)7.5.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Edwards J D & Co), Merger Agreement (Edwards J D & Co), Merger Agreement (Hall Kinion & Associates Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit Notwithstanding the foregoing, the matters contained in ARTICLE I, ARTICLE II, ARTICLE III and ARTICLE IV shall be governed by the OGCL, including matters relating to the exclusive jurisdiction filing of the Court Certificate of Chancery Merger and the effects of the Merger, including any dissenters’ rights, and all matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the Company Board of Directors shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, or, in Ohio without regard to the event (but only in conflicts of law principles thereof to the event) extent that such court does not have subject principles would direct a matter to another jurisdiction. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits exclusively to the jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, of the Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreementhereby waives, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of the parties irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding involving any Financing Parties (or any of their respective Affiliates or their or their respective Affiliates’ officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Commitment Letter or the Financing shall be brought and determined in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York and that any such legal action or proceeding shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of law rules of such State that would result in the application of the laws of any other state; provided, that if jurisdiction is not then available in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, then any such legal action or proceeding may be brought in any federal court located in the State of New York (and, in each case, any appellate courts thereof). Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts for itself and with respect to its property, generally and unconditionally, with regard to any such action or proceeding involving any Financing Parties (or any of their respective Affiliates or their or their respective Affiliates’ officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Commitment Letter or the Financing and the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Each of the parties agrees not to commence any action, suit or proceeding involving any Financing Party (or any of their respective Affiliates or their or their respective Affiliates’ officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives) relating thereto except in the courts described above in New York, other than actions in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any judgment, decree or award rendered by any such court in New York as described herein. Each of the parties further agrees that notice as provided herein shall constitute sufficient service of process and the parties further waive any argument that such service is insufficient. Each of the parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion or as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding involving any Financing Party (or any of their respective Affiliates or their or their respective Affiliates’ officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives) arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Commitment Letter or the Financing or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in New York as described herein for any reason, (b) that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in any such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper or (iii) this Agreement, the Commitment Letter, the Financing, or the subject matter hereof or thereof, may not be enforced in or by such courts. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE COMPANY (ON BEHALF ITSELF AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES) AND EACH OF THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION RELATED TO ANY FINANCING OBTAINED BY PARENT OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER OR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Newhouse Broadcasting Corp), Voting Agreement (Discovery Communications, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 9.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Merger Agreement (Jersey Partners Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF (OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (b) Each of the parties hereto agrees that: (i) he or it (as applicable) shall bring any Proceeding in connection with, arising out of or otherwise relating to this Agreement, any instrument or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement or the exclusive jurisdiction Transactions exclusively in the courts of the State of Delaware in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event or (but and only in the eventif) that such court does not have finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division); provided that if subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts matter that is the subject of the Proceeding is vested exclusively in the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such federal courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Proceeding shall be heard in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”); and determined exclusively (ii) solely in connection with such courts. The Parties hereby consent Proceedings, (A) he or it (as applicable) irrevocably and unconditionally submits to and grant the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts, (B) he or it (as applicable) waives any such court objection to the laying of venue in any Proceeding in the Chosen Courts, (C) he or it (as applicable) waives any objection that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that any party, (D) mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 16 or in such other manner as may be permitted by applicable Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofthereof and (E) he or it (as applicable) shall not assert as a defense, any matter or claim waived by the foregoing clauses (A) through (D) of this Section 11(b) or that any Governmental Order issued by the Chosen Courts may not be enforced in or by the Chosen Courts. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence any Proceeding or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 11(b). (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY BE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISE UNDER OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT, IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN WITH RESPECT OF TO ANY LITIGATION PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INDIRECTLY, IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES (I) THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY THE OTHER PARTY PARTIES HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY PARTIES WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONANY PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY HE OR IT (AS APPLICABLE) UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY HE OR IT (AS APPLICABLE) MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HE OR IT (AS APPLICABLE) HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS WAIVERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 11(C).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Malone John C), Voting Agreement (At&t Inc.), Voting Agreement (Discovery, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Wallace Computer Services Inc), Merger Agreement (Moore Corporation LTD), Merger Agreement (CSC Holdings Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, Delaware (or in the event (event, but only in the event) , that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) or, if subject matter jurisdiction over the action or proceeding is vested exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this AgreementAmerica, the interpretation United States District Court for the District of Delaware) and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreementhereby waives, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Metacrine, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Twilio Inc), Merger Agreement (SendGrid, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (ai) THIS LETTER AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, REMEDY OR LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT OR ANY RELIEF OR REMEDIES SOUGHT BY ANY PARTY HERETO, AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INCONSTRUED, PERFORMED AND ENFORCED IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS PRINCIPLES OR RULES OF CONFLICTS CONFLICT OF LAW THAT LAWS TO THE EXTENT SUCH PRINCIPLES OR RULES WOULD CAUSE REQUIRE OR PERMIT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit Each of the parties hereto (A) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delawareany state or federal court sitting in Dallas County, or, Texas in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such any action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters proceeding arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and (B) agrees that all claims in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit action or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable heard and determined in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may court and (C) agrees not be enforced to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement (whether on the basis of a claim sounding in contract, equity, tort or by such courts, and otherwise) in any other court. Each of the Parties irrevocably agree parties hereto agrees that all claims with respect a final judgment (subject to any appeals therefrom) in any such action or proceeding shall be heard conclusive and determined exclusively may be enforced in such courtsother jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties Each of the parties hereto hereby consent irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and grant effectively do so, any such objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Letter Agreement or the Purchase Transaction in any court jurisdiction over specified in accordance with the person provisions of such Parties solely for such purpose and over this Section 15(d)(i). Each of the subject matter parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, the defense of such dispute and agree that mailing an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in any such court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 8.2 (Notices) or 15(e). Nothing in such this Letter Agreement will affect the right of any party to this Letter Agreement to serve process in any other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofLaw. (bii) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS LETTER AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT LETTER AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS LETTER AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iW) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiX) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiY) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivZ) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS LETTER AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 15(d)(ii).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Oncor Letter Agreement (Oncor Electric Delivery Co LLC), Oncor Letter Agreement (Sempra Energy), Merger Agreement (Sempra Energy)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Leap Wireless International Inc), Merger Agreement (Leap Wireless International Inc), Contingent Value Rights Agreement (At&t Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE COMMONWEALTH OF DELAWARE PENNSYLVANIA WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES ANY CONFLICT OF CONFLICTS OF LAW LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF THAT WOULD CAUSE THE REQUIRE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS LAW OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREJURISDICTION. The Parties hereby Each of the parties hereto irrevocably submit and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States Commonwealth of America Pennsylvania located in the State City of Delaware Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and, in respect each case, any appellate court therefrom (together, the “Chosen Courts”), for the purposes of all matters any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the Merger or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement (and agrees that no such action, suit or proceeding relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement Agreement shall be brought by it or any of its Subsidiaries except in such courts). Each of the provisions parties further agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, service of this Agreementany process, and summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to such person’s respective address set forth below shall be effective service of process for any such action, suit or proceeding with respect to any matters to which it has submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above in the immediately preceding sentence. Each of the documents referred to in this Agreement, parties hereto irrevocably and in respect of the Transactions, unconditionally waives (and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assertplead or claim), as a defense in any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding for arising out of this Agreement or the interpretation Merger or enforcement hereof or any of any such documentthe other transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the Chosen Courts, that it is not subject thereto or that any such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers has been brought in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofan inconvenient forum. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE DEBT FINANCING LETTERS). EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONSUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 10.05. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto hereby agrees that it shall not, and it shall not permit any of its Affiliates to, bring or support any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim of any kind of description, whether in law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, against any Financing Source, or any of its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees or Representatives, in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including any dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the Debt Financing or the performance thereof, in any forum other than a court of competent jurisdiction located within the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York, New York, whether a state or Federal court, and that (i) the provisions of Section 8.10(b)10.05(b) relating to waiver of jury trial shall apply to such action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim and (ii) any such action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Campbell Thomas J), Merger Agreement (Michael Baker Corp), Merger Agreement (Michael Baker Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INThis Agreement shall be governed by, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDand construed in accordance with, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND INthe laws of the State of New York, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREwithout giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York and the City of Chicago, Illinois in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsState or Federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 8.8(b).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (K Tron International Inc), Rights Agreement (K Tron International Inc), Merger Agreement (Hillenbrand, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 13.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 13.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Formation, Contribution and Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 5.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 5.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Straight Path Communications Inc.), Voting Agreement (Patrick Henry Tr DTD July 31 2013), Merger Agreement (Straight Path Communications Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, New York located in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingCity of New York, Borough of Manhattan and the federal courts of the United States of America located in for the State of Delaware in Southern District with respect of to all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said such courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York state or federal court. The Parties hereby agree that a final judgment in any such any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofservice. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN WITH RESPECT OF TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACKNOWLEDGES AGREES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) . EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) . EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 6.12(b).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Allergan PLC), Shareholder Agreement (Allergan PLC), Shareholder Agreements (Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Cbi Industries Inc /De/), Merger Agreement (Px Acquisition Corp), Merger Agreement (Px Acquisition Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES, CLAIMS OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION DELAWARE LAW IS REQUIRED TO BE APPLICABLE UNDER APPLICABLE CHOICE OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW PRINCIPLES. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York, New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this AgreementAgreement (unless otherwise provided therein), and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Claims shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Claim by certified mail in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 12.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 12.6.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Church & Dwight Co Inc /De/), Asset Purchase Agreement (Carter Wallace Inc /De/), Asset Purchase Agreement (Armkel LLC)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE MICHIGAN WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Michigan and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Michigan solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Michigan State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Dte Energy Co), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Detroit Edison Co), Merger Agreement (MCN Energy Group Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (unless the Delaware Court of Chancery shall decline to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, in which case, in any Delaware state or federal court within the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that Delaware Court of Chancery and any such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingother court, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Courts”) in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Company hereby agrees that it will not bring or support any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim of any kind or description, whether in law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, against any Financing Source in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in any forum other than the Delaware Courts; provided that if, after commencement of any such suit, any Financing Source timely files an objection in the Delaware Court to jurisdiction (other than as to service of process), the Company may bring or support an action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim, against only such Financing Source, in any court that has jurisdiction over such Financing Source. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court the Delaware Courts jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY, EXCEPT FOR SUCH PROVISIONS WHERE THE MGCL IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE, WHICH PROVISIONS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MGCL; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE MGCL SHALL GOVERN THE RELATIVE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, POWERS, DUTIES AND OTHER INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(C).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (CF Industries Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Terra Industries Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (CF Industries Holdings, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingProceeding, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) or, if the subject matter jurisdiction over the action or Proceeding is vested exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America located in America, the State United States District Court for the District of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding Proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 10.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 10.10(B).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Lantheus Holdings, Inc.), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc), Merger Agreement (Lantheus Holdings, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties Each of the parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the TransactionsDelaware, and hereby waivewaives, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE COMPANY (ON BEHALF ITSELF AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES) AND EACH OF THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION RELATED TO ANY DEBT FINANCING OBTAINED BY PARENT OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGERS OR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement, Merger Agreement (Time Warner Inc.), Merger Agreement (At&t Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. The laws of the State of Delaware (airrespective of its choice of law principles) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INwill govern the validity of this Agreement, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREthe construction of its terms and the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the parties hereto. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices11(g) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) . EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 11(a).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Ims Health Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Trizetto Group Inc), Stockholder Agreement (Ims Health Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.06 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 6.01.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Transition Services Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES THE CONFLICT OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any such Delaware State or Federal court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such claim. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.07 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.03.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Intellectual Property Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any such Delaware State or Federal court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such claim. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 22 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 14.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Trademark and Trade Name License Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc), Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TEXAS WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Texas and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Texas solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Texas State or Federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 below or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (ba) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (Mvii LLC), Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (Mvii LLC), Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (Dsi Toys Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF OF, THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPAL WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (b) The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of if any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 7.5(c).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (NYSE Euronext), Merger Agreement (Intercontinentalexchange Inc), Merger Agreement (NYSE Euronext)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION LAW OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDELAWARE IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE TO THE MERGER. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court courts of Chancery the County and State of New York and the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of New York or the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State, Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement, Merger Agreement (Mci Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Verizon Communications Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. Specific ------------------------------------------------------- Performance. ----------- (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW JERSEY WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New Jersey solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.01 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY (i) IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, AND (ii) AGREES THAT THE PARTIES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THE TERMS HEREOF WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BOND BE POSTED. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS WAVIERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 6.06.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Governance Agreement (Medquist Inc), Governance Agreement (Medquist Inc), Governance Agreement (Koninklijke Philips Electronics Nv)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS --------------------------------------------- AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE OHIO WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Ohio and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Ohio solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsan Ohio State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Ohm Corp), Merger Agreement (International Technology Corp), Merger Agreement (Ohm Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Chancery Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, Delaware (or, in if the event (but only in Chancery Court declines to accept jurisdiction, and other courts of the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, State of Delaware and the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Delaware) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, document that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Verifone Systems, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Hypercom Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such courtsclaim. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 5.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 5.2.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, New York and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 6.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Herbalife Ltd.), Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Herbalife Ltd.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES UNDER OR RELATED TO THE AGREEMENT OR THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO ITS EXECUTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit submit, for themselves and their property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.5. (c) The Company agrees that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) to the extent it has incurred losses or damages in connection with this Agreement to which it is entitled to recovery hereunder, (A) the maximum aggregate liability of Parent and Merger Sub and their respective Representatives and Affiliates for such losses or damages, if liable therefor, will be limited to an amount equal to $100 million in the aggregate, and (B) in no event will the Company seek to recover any money damages in excess of such amount from Parent, Merger Sub, the Guarantor or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors and other representatives (such Persons, collectively, “Representatives”) and Affiliates in connection therewith and (C) none of Parent, Merger Sub, the Guarantor or any of their Affiliates or Representatives will have any liability whatsoever to any Affiliate of the Company or any of the Company’s shareholders or Company Representatives, nor will any Affiliate of the Company or any of the Company’s stockholders or Company Representatives be entitled to seek to recover any damages from Parent, Merger Sub, the Guarantor or any of their respective Representatives and Affiliates in connection therewith and (ii) in the event the Effective Time occurs, (A) neither Parent, Merger Sub nor the Guarantor shall have any liability or obligation to the Surviving Corporation under any theory of law, whether contract, tort or otherwise and (B) from and after the Effective Time, neither Parent, Merger Sub nor the Guarantor shall have any obligation to any party hereunder, except as set forth in Section 8.10(b6.11. (d) The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by the Company in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that Parent and Merger Sub shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any court of the United States or any state having jurisdiction, in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity. The parties acknowledge that the Company shall not be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement by Parent or Merger Sub or to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement (other than with respect to the Confidentiality Agreement for which the Company shall be entitled to an injunction).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (ReAble Therapeutics Finance LLC), Merger Agreement (Djo Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF (OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (b) Each of the parties hereto agrees that: (i) it shall bring any Proceeding in connection with, arising out of or otherwise relating to this Agreement, any instrument or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement or the exclusive jurisdiction Transactions exclusively in the courts of the State of Delaware in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event or (but and only in the eventif) that such court does not have finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division); provided that if subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts matter that is the subject of the Proceeding is vested exclusively in the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such federal courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding Proceeding shall be heard in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”); and determined exclusively (ii) solely in connection with such courts. The Parties hereby consent Proceedings, (A) it irrevocably and unconditionally submits to and grant the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts, (B) it waives any such court objection to the laying of venue in any Proceeding in the Chosen Courts, (C) it waives any objection that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that any party, (D) mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 16 or in such other manner as may be permitted by applicable Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofthereof and (E) it shall not assert as a defense, any matter or claim waived by the foregoing clauses (A) through (D) of this Section 13(b) or that any Governmental Order issued by the Chosen Courts may not be enforced in or by the Chosen Courts. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence any Proceeding or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 13(b). (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY BE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISE UNDER OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT, IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN WITH RESPECT OF TO ANY LITIGATION PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INDIRECTLY, IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES (I) THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY THE OTHER PARTY PARTIES HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY PARTIES WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONANY PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY IT MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS WAIVERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 13(C).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Voting Agreement (Discovery, Inc.), Voting Agreement (At&t Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute parties and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (V One Corp/ De), Merger Agreement (Steelcloud Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely parties for such purpose and over purposes of the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing. (b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, ; (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, ; (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY; AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 11.4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cotherix Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Actelion US Holding CO)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such courtsclaim. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Harris Corp /De/), Merger Agreement (Stratex Networks Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES UNDER OR RELATED TO THE AGREEMENT OR THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO ITS EXECUTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit submit, for themselves and their property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Biomet Inc), Merger Agreement (Interpore International Inc /De/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America and the state courts located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Federal or state court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc), Merger Agreement (Ameritech Corp /De/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TEXAS WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Texas and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Texas solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Hallwood Group Inc), Merger Agreement (Hallwood Group Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely parties for such purpose and over purposes of the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc), Merger Agreement (At&t Wireless Services Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INAGREEMENT, AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEFENSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE FORMATION, BREACH, TERMINATION OR VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT, SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby Each of the parties irrevocably submit and unconditionally: (i) submits for itself and its property to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, Delaware (and any appeals court therefrom) in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action any Action directly or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters indirectly arising out of or relating to this AgreementAgreement or the formation, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions breach, termination or validity of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively solely in such courts. The Parties hereby consent Delaware state court; (ii) consents to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree agrees that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof; (iii) consents that any such Action may and shall be brought in such court and waives any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the venue or jurisdiction of any such Action in such court or that such court is an inconvenient forum for the Action and agrees not to assert, plead or claim the same; (iv) agrees that the final judgment of such court shall be enforceable in any court having jurisdiction over the relevant party or any of its assets; (v) irrevocably waives any right to remove any such Action from the Delaware Court of Chancery to any federal court; (vi) agrees that service of process in any such Action may be effected by mailing a copy of such process by registered or certified mail (or any substantially similar form of mail), postage prepaid, to such party at its address as provided in Section 7.6; and (vii) agrees that nothing in this Agreement shall affect the right to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by the applicable rules of procedure. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSFORMATION, BREACH, TERMINATION OR VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH THE OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONANY ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.5. EITHER PARTY MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES TO THE WAIVER OF THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Transatlantic Holdings Inc), Master Separation Agreement (American International Group Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Zamba Corp), Merger Agreement (Technology Solutions Company)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in to the event (but only in extent the event) that such court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts of the United States of America located in for the State District of Delaware in with respect of to all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said such courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsCourt of Chancery or federal court. The Parties hereby agree that a final judgment in any such any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofservice. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Colfax CORP), Purchase Agreement (Circor International Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INThis Agreement shall be deemed to be made in and in all respects shall be interpreted, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDconstrued and governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. (b) Except as set out below, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND INeach of the Company, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties Parent and Merger Sub hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) consents to submit to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such Delaware or any court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters (the “Delaware Courts”) for any litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions negotiation, validity or performance of this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby (and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assertcommence any litigation relating thereto except in such courts), as a defense in (ii) waives any action, suit or proceeding for objection to the interpretation or enforcement hereof or laying of venue of any such document, litigation in the Delaware Courts and (iii) agrees not to plead or claim in any Delaware Court that it such litigation brought therein has been brought in any inconvenient forum. Each of the parties hereto agrees that (i) to the extent such party is not otherwise subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing service of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided State of Delaware, to appoint and maintain an agent in Section 8.2 the State of Delaware as such party’s agent for acceptance of legal process and (Noticesii) service of process may also be made on such party by prepaid certified mail with a proof of mailing receipt validated by the United States Postal Service constituting evidence of valid service. Service made pursuant to clauses (i) or in (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence shall have the same legal force and effect as if served upon such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofparty personally within the State of Delaware. (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 11.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Omnicare Inc), Merger Agreement (CVS HEALTH Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation interpreta- tion and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Western National Corp), Merger Agreement (American General Corp /Tx/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES. The Parties hereby parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement and by those documents, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY UNCONDI TIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING ARIS ING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSAC TIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Metromedia Fiber Network Inc), Merger Agreement (Metromedia Fiber Network Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, New York and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for parties and consent to the jurisdiction of any such purpose and court over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (bB) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc), Merger Agreement (At&t Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES, EXCEPT THAT WOULD CAUSE DELAWARE LAW SHALL APPLY TO THE APPLICATION EXTENT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECTUATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREMERGER. The Parties hereby parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement and by those documents, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY UNCONDI TIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING ARIS ING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSAC TIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Metromedia International Group Inc), Merger Agreement (Metromedia International Group Inc)

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Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL ACTIONS (WHETHER AT LAW, IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT) THAT MAY BE BASED UPON, ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE HEREOF SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Each party hereto agrees that it shall bring any Action between the parties or involving any member of the Company Related Parties hereby irrevocably submit or Parent Related Parties (other than the Financing Sources) arising out of or related to this Agreement or the exclusive jurisdiction of transactions contained in or contemplated by this Agreement exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in or to the event (but only in the event) that extent such court Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts Superior Court of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”), and solely with respect to any such Action (i) irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts, (ii) waives any objection to laying venue in respect any such Action in the Chosen Courts, (iii) waives any objection that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over any party hereto or any member of the Company Related Parties or Parent Related Parties (other than the Financing Sources) and (iv) agrees that service of process upon such party in any such Action shall be effective if notice is given in accordance with Section 8.6 of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto agrees that (x) the Financing Letters and all matters actions (whether at law, in contract or in tort) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to the Financing Letters, or the negotiation, execution or performance thereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and (y) it will not bring or support any action, cause of action, claim, cross-claim or third-party claim of any kind or description, whether in law or in equity, against the Financing Sources in any way relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby (including the Financing, including but not limited to any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreementthe Debt Financing or the performance thereof, in any forum other than the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, or if under applicable law exclusive jurisdiction is vested in the Federal courts, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding United States District Court for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or Southern District of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, New York (and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service appellate courts thereof)). (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THE FINANCING LETTERS OR THE TRANSACTIONSFINANCING. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS IMPLICATION OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Providence Equity Partners VI L P), Merger Agreement (Sra International Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW LAWS, RULES OR PRINCIPLES THEREOF (OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LAWS, RULES OR PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (b) The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts Superior Court of the United States State of America Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding Proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action Proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN OR THE TRANSACTIONSMERGERS AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTEMPLATED IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.4, TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE AGREEMENTS CONTEMPLATED BY THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN, THE MERGERS AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY, AS APPLICABLE.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), Merger Agreement (BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW LAWS, RULES OR PRINCIPLES THEREOF (OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LAWS, RULES OR PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (b) The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts Superior Court of the United States State of America Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding Proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding Proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action Proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware state or federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (bc) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN OR THE TRANSACTIONSMERGER AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTEMPLATED IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.4, TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE AGREEMENTS CONTEMPLATED BY THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN, THE MERGER AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY, AS APPLICABLE.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (NantKwest, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Cambridge Equities, LP)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Cbot Holdings Inc), Merger Agreement (Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submit submits exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, Delaware (or in the event (event, but only in the event) , that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware (Complex Commercial Division) or, if subject matter jurisdiction over the action or proceeding is vested exclusively in the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this AgreementAmerica, the interpretation United States District Court for the District of Delaware) and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreementhereby waives, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party acknowledges and irrevocably agrees (i) that any action, suit or proceeding, whether at Law or in equity, whether in Contract or in tort or otherwise, against any of the Lender Related Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Commitment Papers or the performance thereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the Borough of Manhattan in the City and State of New York (whether a state or Federal court), and any appellate court from any thereof, (ii) that any such action, suit or proceeding, whether at Law or in equity, whether in Contract or in tort or otherwise, against any of the Lender Related Parties shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, (iii) not to bring or permit any of their Affiliates to bring or support anyone else in bringing any such action, suit or proceeding in any other court, (iv) that the provisions of Section 8.5(b) shall apply to any such action, suit or proceeding and (v) that the Lender Related Parties are express third-party beneficiaries of this Section 8.5(a). (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO A LENDER RELATED PARTY UNDER THE FINANCING). EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Engility Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Science Applications International Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD GIVING EFFECT TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARERULES THEREOF. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties each Party irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall will be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsDelaware state court. The Parties Each Party hereby consent consents to and grant grants any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose Party and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree agrees that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall law, will be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH THE PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)AGREEMENT.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Contribution Agreement (Contango ORE, Inc.), Contribution Agreement (Contango ORE, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the TransactionsTransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively only in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (American Land Lease Inc), Merger Agreement (GCP Sunshine Acquisition, Inc. A Delaware Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WASHINGTON WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties In the absence of an election by either Seller or Buyer to resolve any dispute through arbitration pursuant to Section 9.5(a), the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Washington and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Ninth Circuit solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.4 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law applicable Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur and that the parties will not, and could not reasonably be expected to, have any adequate remedy at law in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.5(e), each party agrees that the other parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any Federal court located in the Ninth Circuit or in Washington state court, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i1) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii2) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii3) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv4) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Contribution and Sale Agreement (NGL Energy Partners LP), Contribution and Sale Agreement (NGL Energy Partners LP)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties Table of Contents parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware (collectively, the “Delaware Courts”) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts any Delaware Court or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in any Delaware Court; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing each party agrees that any claim which primarily seeks injunctive relief and related monetary claims that cannot be brought in any Delaware Court for jurisdiction reasons may be commenced, heard and determined in any other court having proper jurisdiction over such courtsclaim. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court Delaware Court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 5.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 5.2.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investor Agreement (Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.), Investor Agreement (Harris Corp /De/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery Bankruptcy Court, or if such court will not hear any such suit, the courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, New York and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating New York, to this Agreement, interpret and enforce the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions terms of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement and to decide any claims or disputes which may arise or result from, or be connected with, this Agreement, and in respect of any breach or default hereunder, or the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and any and all proceedings related to the foregoing shall be filed and maintained only in the Bankruptcy Court or such other court. The parties hereby irrevocably waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for parties and consent to the jurisdiction of any such purpose and court over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.6.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Us Airways Group Inc), Merger Agreement (Amr Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW JERSEY WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES. The Parties hereby parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect New Jersey for the purpose of all matters any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, Agreement and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (New Brunswick Scientific Co Inc), Merger Agreement (Eppendorf INC)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts Delaware and of the United States of America located in Wilmington, Delaware (the State of "Delaware in respect of all matters Courts") for any litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, Agreement (and agree not to assertcommence any litigation relating thereto except in such Delaware Courts), as a defense in waive any action, suit or proceeding for objection to the interpretation or enforcement hereof or laying of venue of any such document, that it is litigation in the Delaware Courts and agree not subject thereto to plead or claim in any Delaware Court that such action, suit or proceeding may not be litigation brought or is not maintainable therein has been brought in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofan inconvenient forum. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Premark International Inc), Merger Agreement (Premark International Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in to the event (but only in extent the event) that such court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts of the United States of America located in for the State District of Delaware in with respect of to all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement and the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said such courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsCourt of Chancery or federal court. The Parties hereby agree that a final judgment in any such any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law. The Parties consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 6.3 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofservice. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN WITH RESPECT OF TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACKNOWLEDGES AGREES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) . EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) . EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 6.12(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stockholders Agreement (Colfax CORP), Stockholders Agreement (Circor International Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware or to the event (but only in the event) that extent such court Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingjurisdiction, the federal courts of the United States District Court of America located in the State District of Delaware (the “Chosen Courts”) solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts the Chosen Courts, that the Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courtsChosen Courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsthe Chosen Courts. The Parties parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court Chosen Court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action action, suit or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law 6.1 shall be valid valid, effective and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HERETO CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONSUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 6.7.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Tender and Support Agreement (Coleman Cable, Inc.), Tender and Support Agreement (Coleman Cable, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Fair Isaac & Company Inc), Merger Agreement (HNC Software Inc/De)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely parties for such purpose and over purposes of the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cingular Wireless LLC), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cingular Wireless LLC)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF THE CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Minnesota and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Minnesota solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Minnesota State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Encore Medical Corp), Merger Agreement (Compex Technologies Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAW. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, in the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 9.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Nymex Holdings Inc), Merger Agreement (Cme Group Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (unless the Delaware Court of Chancery shall decline to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, in which case, in any Delaware state or federal court within the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that Delaware Court of Chancery and any such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingother court, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware Courts”) in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court the Delaware Courts jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(C).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Superior Well Services, INC), Merger Agreement (Nabors Industries LTD)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW MEXICO WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT WOULD CAUSE OREGON LAW SHALL APPLY TO THE APPLICATION EXTENT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECTUATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREMERGER. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State States of Delaware Oregon and New Mexico solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Specialty Teleconstructors Inc), Merger Agreement (Carpenter Tommie R)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK (OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO MATTERS RELATING TO FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH RESPECT TO WHICH MISSOURI LAW SHALL APPLY, AND THOSE PROVISIONS SET FORTH HEREIN THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE GOVERNED BY THE MGBCL, INCLUDING ALL PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE EFFECTUATION OF THE MERGER, WHICH SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE MGBCL) WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York Federal or state court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Equifax Inc), Merger Agreement (Talx Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES, EXCEPT THAT WOULD CAUSE DELAWARE LAW SHALL APPLY TO THE APPLICATION EXTENT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECTUATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREMERGER. The Parties hereby parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated by this Agreement and by those documents, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto to this Agreement or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.5 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).EACH

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (PLD Telekom Inc), Merger Agreement (PLD Telekom Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, Delaware and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the TransactionsDelaware, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (At&t Inc.), Merger Agreement (Directv)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit Notwithstanding the foregoing, the corporate and securities law matters contained in ARTICLE I and ARTICLE II, including matters relating to the exclusive jurisdiction filing of the Court Articles of Chancery Merger and the effects of the Merger, shall be governed by the MGCL or federal securities Laws, as applicable, and all matters relating to the duties of the Company Board shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware, or, in Maryland without regard to the event (but only in conflicts of law principles thereof to the event) extent that such court does not have subject principles would direct a matter to another jurisdiction. Each of the Parties hereby irrevocably submits exclusively to the jurisdiction over such action of the Chancery Courts of the State of Delaware (the “Chancery Court”), or proceedingif the Chancery Court declines jurisdiction, any other Delaware state court, and the federal courts of the United States of America America, in each case, located in New Castle County in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement(collectively, the interpretation “Chosen Courts”) and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreementhereby waives, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree agrees not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such documenthereof, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and each of the Parties hereto irrevocably agree agrees that all claims with respect relating to such action action, suit or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa state or federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 8.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law Law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of the Parties hereto agrees that a final judgement rendered by a Chosen Court may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 8.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Keyw Holding Corp), Merger Agreement (Jacobs Engineering Group Inc /De/)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America Xxxxxx Xxxxxx xx Xxxxxxx located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.8 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law applicable law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur and that the parties would not have any adequate remedy at law in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any Federal court located in the State of Delaware or in Delaware state court, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. (c) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (iI) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (iiII) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iiiIII) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (ivIV) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL INITIAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.7.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Fluor Daniel Gti Inc), Merger Agreement (International Technology Corp)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing delivery of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Bp Amoco PLC), Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.7, or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof.. 10 (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.6. 10.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Prosser Jeffrey J), Merger Agreement (Emerging Communications Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely parties for such purpose and over purposes of the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing. (b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, ; (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, ; (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY; AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Merck & Co Inc), Merger Agreement (Sirna Therapeutics Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, New York and the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State Southern District of Delaware New York (and any appellate courts therefrom) in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this AgreementAgreement (subject to Section 2.4(e), Section 2.5(b) and Section 2.6), and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof of this Agreement or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect relating to such action action, proceeding or proceeding transactions shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.1 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.4.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Contingent Value Rights Agreement (Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc.), Restructuring Support Agreement (Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 7.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Vitaminshoppe Com Inc), Merger Agreement (Vitamin Shoppe Industries)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE PRINCIPLES THEREOF; PROVIDED, THAT, THE APPLICATION OF MERGER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREMBCA. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Computer Associates International Inc), Merger Agreement (Concord Communications Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (aA) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF MERGER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN CBCA, TO THE STATE OF DELAWAREEXTENT APPLICABLE. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation interpreta tion and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person Person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law, shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc), Merger Agreement (SBC Communications Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and parties and, to the extent permitted by Law, over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 10.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 10.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Niku Corp), Merger Agreement (Computer Associates International Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREPRINCIPLES THEREOF. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the Southern District of the State of Delaware New York solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose parties and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.6 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 9.5.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (Emergent Group Inc/Ny), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (Medical Resources Management Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION LAW OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWAREDELAWARE IS MANDATORILY APPLICABLE TO THE MERGER. The Parties parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court courts of Chancery the County and State of New York and the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the County and State of New York or the State of Delaware solely in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, Agreement and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the TransactionsTransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State, Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY VOLUNTARILY, AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Amazon Com Inc), Merger Agreement (Audible Inc)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE INThis Agreement shall be deemed to be made in, AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETEDand in all respects shall be interpreted, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND INconstrued and governed by and in accordance with the laws of, ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The Parties the State of Delaware without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. (b) Except as set out below, each of the Company, Parent and Merger Sub hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) consents to submit to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in the event (but only in the event) that such Delaware or any court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters (the “Delaware Courts”) for any litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions negotiation, validity or performance of this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby (and agrees not to commence any litigation relating thereto except in such courts), (ii) waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such litigation in the Delaware Courts and (iii) agrees not to plead or claim in any Delaware Court that such litigation brought therein has been brought in any inconvenient forum. Each of the documents referred parties hereto agrees that (A) to the extent such party is not otherwise subject to service of process in the State of Delaware, to appoint and maintain an agent in the State of Delaware as such party’s agent for acceptance of legal process and (B) service of process may also be made on such party by prepaid certified mail with a proof of mailing receipt validated by the United States Postal Service constituting evidence of valid service. Service made pursuant to clauses (A) or (B) of the immediately preceding sentence shall have the same legal force and effect as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware. (c) Notwithstanding anything in this AgreementAgreement to the contrary, each Company Related Party and each of the other parties hereto acknowledges and irrevocably agrees (i) that any legal proceeding, whether at law or in equity, whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, involving any Debt Financing Source Related Party arising out of, or relating to, the transactions contemplated hereby, the Debt Financing, the Debt Financing Commitments, or the performance of services thereunder or related will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the State of New York in the borough of Manhattan and any appellate court thereof, and each party hereto submits for itself and its property with respect to any such legal proceeding to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court; (ii) not to bring or permit any of their Affiliates to bring or support anyone else in respect bringing any such legal proceeding in any other court; (iii) that service of process, summons, notice or document by registered mail addressed to them at their respective addresses provided in the Transactions, Debt Financing Commitments will be effective service of process against them for any such legal proceeding brought in any such court; (iv) to waive and hereby waive, and agree not to assertthe fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, as a defense in any action, suit objection which any of them may now or proceeding for hereafter have to the interpretation or enforcement hereof or laying of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courtsof, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of, any such action Legal Action in any such court; and (v) any litigation arising out of or proceeding related to the Debt Financing (including any litigation involving any Debt Financing Source Related Party) shall be heard governed by and determined exclusively construed in such courts. The Parties hereby consent accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person conflicts of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service law principles thereof. (bd) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING WITH RESPECT TO THE DEBT FINANCING) IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH COMPANY RELATED PARTY AND EACH OTHER PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGREEMENT, THE MERGER, THE DEBT FINANCING OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONSOTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST ANY DEBT FINANCING SOURCE RELATED PARTIES. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b)SECTION 11.5.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Lifepoint Health, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARELAWS. The Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in Delaware and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Agreement the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa Delaware State or Federal court. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 9.2 or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereof. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 9.10(b).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (NYSE Euronext)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THEREOF (OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PRINCIPLES WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. The DIRECT A MATTER TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION. (a) Each of the Parties agrees that: (i) it shall bring any Proceeding in connection with, arising out of or otherwise relating to this Agreement, any instrument or other document delivered pursuant to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby exclusively in the Chosen Courts; and (ii) solely in connection with such Proceedings, (A) it irrevocably submit and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court Chosen Courts, (B) it waives any objection to the laying of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, venue in any Proceeding in the event Chosen Courts, (but only in C) it waives any objection that the event) that such court does Chosen Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceedingany Party, the federal courts of the United States of America located in the State of Delaware in respect of all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactions, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courts. The Parties hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely for such purpose and over the subject matter of such dispute and agree that (D) mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding Proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) 7.7 or in such other manner as may be permitted by applicable Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofthereof and (E) it shall not assert as a defense any matter or claim waived by the foregoing clauses (A) through (D) of this Section 7.2(a) or that any order issued by the Chosen Courts may not be enforced in or by the Chosen Courts. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence any Proceeding or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 7.2(a). (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY BE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISE UNDER OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATE TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN WITH RESPECT OF TO ANY LITIGATION PROCEEDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INDIRECTLY, IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSTRUMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONSTRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) THAT NO REPRESENTATIVEREPRESENTATIVE OF THE OTHER PARTIES, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY AS THE CASE MAY BE, HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY PARTIES WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATIONANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY IT MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS WAIVERS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS Section 8.10(bSECTION 7.2(b).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Transition Services Agreement (Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.)

Governing Law and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE MADE IN, IN AND IN ALL RESPECTS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED BY AND IN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS RULES OF CONFLICTS THE CONFLICT OF LAW THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION PRINCIPLES THEREOF OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE LAWS GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF ANY STATE OTHER THAN THE STATE OF DELAWARENEW YORK. The Parties parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit exclusively to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery courts of the State of Delaware, or, in New York and the event (but only in the event) that such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, the federal Federal courts of the United States of America located in the State County of Delaware New York in respect of connection with all matters disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the interpretation Agreement and enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, and of the documents referred to in this Agreement, and in respect of the Transactionstransactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and hereby waive, and agree not to assert, as a defense in any action, suit or proceeding for the interpretation or enforcement hereof or of any such document, that it is not subject thereto or that such action, suit or proceeding may not be brought or is not maintainable in said courts or that the venue thereof may not be appropriate or that this Agreement or any such document may not be enforced in or by such courts, and the Parties parties hereto irrevocably agree that all claims with respect to such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined exclusively in such courtsa New York State or Federal court. The Parties parties hereto hereby consent to and grant any such court jurisdiction over the person of such Parties solely parties for such purpose and over purposes of the subject matter of such dispute and agree that mailing of process or other papers in connection with any such action or proceeding in the manner provided in Section 8.2 (Notices) or in such other manner as may be permitted by Law shall be valid and sufficient service thereofforegoing. (b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (i) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (iii) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS Section 8.10(b).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Movie Star Inc /Ny/)

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