Common use of Informal Settlement Conference Clause in Contracts

Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties will work together in good faith to select a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference, which can be after the 60-day period. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and Organizer agree in writing. Any counsel representing either party may also participate. Any applicable statute of limitations or contractual limitations period will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in a Notice during the period between the date that either party sends the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if an Informal Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Informal Settlement Conference (the “Informal Resolution Period”). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by the standards of Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and similar state restrictions on disclosure of settlement or mediation communications.

Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding a conference to discuss informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties Informal Settlement Conference will work together in good faith to select take place at a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference, which can be after the 60-day periodby telephone or videoconference. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and Organizer we agree in writing. Any counsel representing either party you or us may also participate; however, if you have retained counsel, a signed statement is required by law to authorize the H&R Block Parties to disclose your confidential tax and account records to your counsel. Any applicable statute of limitations or contractual limitations period will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in a Notice during the period between the date that either party sends you or we send the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if an Informal a Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Informal Settlement Conference (the “Informal Resolution Period”). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by the standards of Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and similar state restrictions on disclosure of settlement or mediation communicationsdisclosed.

Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding a conference to discuss informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties Informal Settlement Conference will work together in good faith to select take place at a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference, which can be after the 60-day periodby telephone or videoconference. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-good- faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and Organizer we agree in writing. Any counsel representing either party you or us may also participate; however, if you have retained counsel, a signed statement may be required by law to authorize certain Covered Parties to disclose your confidential tax and account records to your counsel. Any applicable statute of limitations or contractual limitations period will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in a Notice during the period between the date that either party sends you or we send the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if an Informal a Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Informal Settlement Conference (the “Informal Resolution Period”). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by the standards of Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and similar state restrictions on disclosure of settlement or mediation communicationsdisclosed.

Informal Settlement Conference. After the Notice containing all of the information required above is received, within 60 days either party may request an individualized discussion (by telephone or videoconference) regarding a conference to discuss informal resolution of the dispute (“Informal Settlement Conference”). If timely requested, the parties Informal Settlement Conference will work together in good faith to select take place at a mutually agreeable time for the Informal Settlement Conference, which can be after the 60-day periodby telephone or videoconference. You and our business representative must both personally participate in a good-faith effort to settle the dispute without the need to proceed with arbitration. The requirement of personal participation in an Informal Settlement Conference may be waived only if both you and Organizer we agree in writing. Any counsel representing either party you or us may also participate; however, if you have retained counsel, a signed statement may be required by law to authorize certain Covered Parties to disclose your confidential tax and account records to your counsel. Any applicable statute of limitations or contractual limitations period will be tolled for the claims and relief set forth in a Notice during the period between the date that either party sends you or we send the other a fully complete Notice, until the later of (1) 60 days after receipt of the Notice; or (2) if an Informal a Settlement Conference is timely requested, 30 days after completion of the Informal Settlement Conference (the “"Informal Resolution Period”"). The parties agree that the existence or substance of any settlement discussions are confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by the standards of Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and similar state restrictions on disclosure of settlement or mediation communicationsdisclosed.