Common use of Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction Clause in Contracts

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Select Medical Holdings Corp), Tax Matters Agreement (Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.), Tax Matters Agreement (Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.)

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Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand Section 11.02(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e11.02(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f11.02(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand Section 11.02(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b11.02(b) or 7.06(c)(c) hereof.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Separation Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Separation Agreement (Johnson & Johnson), Separation Agreement (Kenvue Inc.)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed byinterpreted, construed, performed and construed enforced in accordance with, with the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless New York without giving effect to its principles or rules of conflict of laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) another jurisdiction. In the event of any dispute arising under arises among the parties hereto out of or in relation to this Agreement between Agreement, including any dispute regarding its breach, termination or validity, the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party parties shall attempt in good faith the first instance to resolve such Dispute dispute through friendly consultations. If any dispute has not been resolved by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute friendly consultations within thirty (30) calendar days after any party has served written notice on the other parties requesting the commencement of the delivery of a Negotiation Noticesuch consultations, then either Party shall have any party may demand that the right to initiate non-binding mediation dispute be finally settled by delivering written notice to arbitration in accordance with the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”)following provisions of this Section 6.7. Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute The arbitration shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) Administered Rules in force when a notice of arbitration is submitted. The seat and venue of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), arbitration shall be Hong Kong and the Parties language of the arbitration shall participate in be English. There shall be three arbitrators. One arbitrator shall be nominated by the claimant(s) and one arbitrator shall be nominated by the respondent(s). If either the claimant(s) or respondent(s) shall abstain from nominating their arbitrator, the HKIAC shall appoint such mediation in good faith for arbitrator. The two arbitrators so chosen shall select a period of third arbitrator; provided that if such two arbitrators shall fail to choose a third arbitrator within thirty (30) calendar days after such two arbitrators have been selected, the HKIAC, upon the request of any party, shall appoint a third arbitrator. The third arbitrator shall be the presiding arbitrator. The parties agree that the arbitration shall be kept confidential and that the existence of the proceeding and any element of it shall not be disclosed beyond the tribunal, the parties, their legal and professional advisers, and any Person necessary for the conduct of the arbitration, unless otherwise required by Law or such longer period the parties hereto otherwise agree in writing. The parties agree that all documents and evidence submitted in the arbitration (including without limitation any statements of case and any interim or final award, as well as the Parties may mutually fact that an arbitral award has been made) shall remain confidential both during and after any final award that is rendered unless otherwise required by Law or the parties hereto otherwise agree in writing (writing. Upon and after the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediationsubmission of any dispute to arbitration, the Parties parties shall cooperate with each other continue to exercise their remaining respective rights, and fulfill their remaining respective obligations under this Agreement, except insofar as the American Arbitration Association same may relate directly to the matters in Selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to dispute. The parties hereby agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf that any arbitration award rendered in accordance with the Mediation Rulesprovisions of this Section 6.7 shall be final and binding upon them, and the parties further agree that such award may be enforced by any court having jurisdiction over the party against which the award has been rendered or the assets of such party wherever the same may be located. The Parties agree In any arbitration proceeding, any legal proceeding to bear equally enforce any arbitration award and in any other legal proceeding among the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction parties pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect or relating to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c)this Agreement, each Party irrevocably consents party expressly waives the defense of sovereign immunity and any other defense based on the fact or allegation that it is an agency or instrumentality of a sovereign state or is otherwise entitled to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or therebyimmunity. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Support Agreement (Bona Film Group LTD), Support Agreement (Yu Dong), Support Agreement (Sequoia Capital China I Lp)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws laws thereof. (b) In Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 parties (a “Dispute”), either Party party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, provided that, if the Parties parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Partiesparties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, provided that each Party party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 9.4(b) or 7.06(cand Section 9.4(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e9.4(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f9.4(f), neither Party party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 9.4(b) or 7.06(cand Section 9.4(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party Each party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties parties or any of their respective Subsidiariessubsidiaries, Affiliatesaffiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 9.4(b) or 7.06(c)Section 9.4(c) hereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Registration Rights Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Registration Rights Agreement (Johnson & Johnson)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, provided that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 ten (10) calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand Section 11.02(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e11.02(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f11.02(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand Section 11.02(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject subject-matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b11.02(b) or 7.06(c)(c) hereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Intellectual Property Agreement (Johnson & Johnson), Intellectual Property Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Intellectual Property Agreement (Kenvue Inc.)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSECTION 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand SECTION 11.02(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(eSECTION 11.02(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(fSECTION 11.02(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSECTION 11.02(b) or 7.06(cand SECTION 11.02(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSECTION 11.02(b) or 7.06(c)SECTION 11.02(c) hereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Separation Agreement (Select Medical Holdings Corp), Separation Agreement (Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.), Separation Agreement (Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, provided that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, provided that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 7.03(b) or 7.06(cand Section 7.03(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e7.03(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f7.03(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 7.03(b) or 7.06(cand Section 7.03(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(bSection 7.03(b) or 7.06(c)(c) hereof.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Trademark Phase Out License Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Trademark Phase Out License Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Trademark Phase Out License Agreement (Johnson & Johnson)

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Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 6.04 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).Mediation

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Kenvue Inc.), Tax Matters Agreement (Johnson & Johnson)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Subscription Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, with the Laws laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In the event of Colorado. If any dispute arising under this Agreement or controversy occurs between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute Subscriber and the Company relating to the respective senior officers interpretation, implementation, application, or validity of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute this Agreement, each party to the other Party (dispute or controversy agrees to first attempt a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of resolution thereof in a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written hearing at which individuals with decision-making authority shall attend. The location of the hearing shall be in Denver, CO, and the choice of mediator shall be mutually agreeable. If the parties cannot agree within ten days after receipt of the notice of intention to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Noticemediate, the applicable Dispute shall mediator will be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of appointed by the American Arbitration Association (the Mediation RulesAAA), ) from its pool of licensed attorney mediators and the Parties hearing shall participate take place at AAA’s offices in such mediation in good faith for a period Denver, Colorado. The costs of the mediator and hearing shall be shared equally by the Parties. If the dispute has not been resolved within thirty (30) calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery notice of a Mediation Noticedesire to mediate, any party may terminate the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association mediation and proceed to Select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf an arbitration hearing to be administered by AAA in accordance with its commercial rules and the Mediation RulesFederal Arbitration Act. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of Nothing herein shall preclude any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For if the avoidance of doubtparty perceives that without such injunctive relief, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party serious harm may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party irrevocably consents be done to the exclusive party. The arbitrator(s) may award attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as AAA arbitrator and administrative expenses, relating to the entire matter or any particular issue, in favor of any prevailing party. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Evidence and testimony provided in any mediation and/or arbitration hearing, forum and venue as well as any decisions of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware ormediator or arbitrator(s) shall be treated as confidential information. EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF COLORADO AND NO OTHER PLACE, if AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED IN A BINDING ARBITRATION PROCEEDING MAY BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (and only ifWHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdictionARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF EITHER PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware orADMINISTRATION, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdictionPERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO ALSO WAIVES ANY BOND OR SURETY OR SECURITY UPON SUCH BOND WHICH MIGHT, the Superior Court of the State of DelawareBUT FOR THIS WAIVER, and appellate courts thereofBE REQUIRED OF SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, over any and all claimsAND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, disputesMEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective SubsidiariesAND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, AffiliatesRENEWALS, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or therebySUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Common Stock Subscription Agreement (Feel the World, Inc.), Common Stock Subscription Agreement (Feel the World, Inc.)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 6.04 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). . (e) Subject to Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.03, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Kenvue Inc.)

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Jurisdiction. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the Laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of Laws thereof. (b) In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement between the Parties other than a Tax Dispute that is subject to Section 6.03 6.04 (a “Dispute”), either Party may refer such Dispute to the respective senior officers of such Parties by delivering written notice of such Dispute to the other Party (a “Negotiation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Negotiation Notice, each Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation among their respective senior officers who hold, at a minimum, the title of Executive Vice President and who have authority to settle such Dispute. (c) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute within thirty (30) 30 calendar days of the delivery of a Negotiation Notice, then either Party shall have the right to initiate non-binding mediation by delivering written notice to the other Party (a “Mediation Notice”). Upon delivery of a Mediation Notice, the applicable Dispute shall be promptly submitted for non-binding mediation conducted in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Mediation Rules”), and the Parties shall participate in such mediation in good faith for a period of thirty (30) 30 calendar days or such longer period as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (the “Mediation Period”). In connection with such mediation, the Parties shall cooperate with each other and the American Arbitration Association in Selecting selecting a neutral mediator with relevant industry experience and in scheduling the mediation proceedings; provided, that, if the Parties are unable to agree on a neutral mediator within 10 calendar days of the delivery of a Mediation Notice, the Parties shall cause the American Arbitration Association to Select select and appoint a neutral mediator on the Parties’ behalf in accordance with the Mediation Rules. The Parties agree to bear equally the costs of any mediation, including any fees or expenses of the applicable mediator; provided, that each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with participating in such mediation. (d) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Tax Dispute or Dispute via negotiation or mediation in accordance with Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c), then, following the Mediation Period, either Party may commence litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 7.06(e). For the avoidance of doubt, except as set forth in Section 7.06(f), neither Party may commence litigation with respect to a Dispute until and unless the Parties first fail to resolve such Dispute via negotiation and mediation in accordance with Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c). (e) Subject to Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) and 7.06(c), each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction, forum and venue of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if (and only if) the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware or, if (and only if) the federal court of the United States sitting in Delaware finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, over any and all claims, disputes, controversies or disagreements between the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, successors and assigns under or related to this Agreement or any document executed pursuant to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. (f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction, at any time, in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage on a provisional basis, pending the resolution of any dispute hereunder, including under Sections 6.036.04, 7.06(b) or 7.06(c).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Kenvue Inc.)

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