Common use of Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue Clause in Contracts

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither the Pittsburgh Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Finance Board to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither the Pittsburgh Boston Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Federal Housing Finance Board to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither the Pittsburgh Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Finance Board to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither a)Neither the Pittsburgh Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Finance Board to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither the Pittsburgh Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Finance Board FHFB to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the this Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise, but the paying party shall be entitled to a judgment for reimbursement of such fees and expenses if it prevails against the other party on all material issues in a judicial proceeding.

Mediation of Disputes; Jurisdiction and Venue. (a) Neither the Pittsburgh Bank nor the MPF Provider shall institute a proceeding before any tribunal to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof (a “Dispute”), before such party has sought to resolve the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not promptly agree on a mediator, either party may request the then Chairman of the Board of the Federal Housing Finance Board to appoint a mediator. All mediation proceedings under the this Agreement shall be held in Washington, D.C. or such other location as the parties may agree upon. If the mediator is unable to facilitate a settlement of the Dispute within a reasonable time, as determined by the mediator, the mediator shall issue a written statement to the parties to that effect and the complaining party may then pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity. The fees and expenses of the mediator shall be paid by the party initiating mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise.