Decision-Making The JDC shall make decisions unanimously, with each Party’s representatives collectively having one (1) vote and at least one (1) representative from each Party participating in such decision. In the event the JDC determines that it cannot reach an agreement regarding a decision within the JDC’s authority, then, within *** Business Days after such determination: (a) for any matter that is not a Critical Issue *** shall have the final decision making authority on such matter; and (b) for any matter that is a Critical Issue, the matter shall be referred to FivePrime’s Chief Executive Officer (or designee) and HGS’ Chief Executive Officer (or designee) for resolution. If such executives cannot resolve the matter within *** Business Days, then the Chief Executive Officer of *** (or designee) shall have the final decision making authority on such matter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Development Plan shall not be amended, without FivePrime’s prior written approval (which approval may be withheld in FivePrime’s sole discretion), to: (i) increase or materially change the nature of FivePrime-Conducted Trials or Other FivePrime-Conducted Activities; or (ii) require FivePrime to continue any FivePrime-Conducted Trial if FivePrime, in its reasonable judgment, decides not to continue such trial for any business, scientific, safety, efficacy, enrollment or ethical reason, provided that, in the event FivePrime so decides to discontinue such trial, HGS shall have no further obligation to reimburse FivePrime under Section 4.2(d) except with respect to costs *** INDICATES MATERIAL THAT WAS OMITTED AND FOR WHICH CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT WAS REQUESTED. ALL SUCH OMITTED MATERIAL WAS FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO RULE 406 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. already incurred by FivePrime prior to such discontinuation and any and all standard close out costs incurred thereafter, and HGS shall have the right to continue such trial by itself at its expense. When *** make a final determination under this Section 3.4, that final determination must be consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
Independent Due Diligence and Decision Making Each Consenting Stakeholder hereby confirms that its decision to execute this Agreement has been based upon its independent investigation of the operations, businesses, financial and other conditions, and prospects of the Company Parties.
Independent Decision The Investor is not relying on the Issuer or on any legal or other opinion in the materials reviewed by the Investor with respect to the financial or tax considerations of the Investor relating to its investment in the Shares. The Investor has relied solely on the representations and warranties, covenants and agreements of the Issuer in this Agreement (including the exhibits and schedules hereto) and on its examination and independent investigation in making its decision to acquire the Shares.
Review of Decision Within sixty (60) days after the Secretary’s receipt of a request for review, he or she will review the Company’s determination. After considering all materials presented by the Claimant, the Secretary will render a written opinion, written in a manner calculated to be understood by the Claimant, setting forth the specific reasons for the decision and containing specific references to the pertinent provisions of this Agreement on which the decision is based. If special circumstances require that the sixty (60) day time period be extended, the Secretary will so notify the Claimant and will render the decision as soon as possible, but no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the request for review.
Arbitration Decision The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding. The arbitrator shall issue a written arbitration decision revealing the essential findings and conclusions upon which the decision and/or award is based. A party’s right to appeal the decision is limited to grounds provided under applicable federal or state law.
Claim Decision Upon receipt of such claim, the Plan Administrator shall respond to such claimant within ninety (90) days after receiving the claim. If the Plan Administrator determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Plan Administrator can extend the response period by an additional ninety (90) days for reasonable cause by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial ninety (90) day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Plan Administrator expects to render its decision. If the claim is denied in whole or in part, the Plan Administrator shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Plan Administrator shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth:
Arbitrator’s Decision Within thirty (30) days after the appointment of the third arbitrator, the three (3) arbitrators shall decide whether the parties will use Landlord’s or Tenant’s submitted Fair Market Rental Value and shall notify Landlord and Tenant of their decision. The decision of the majority the three (3) arbitrators shall be binding on Landlord and Tenant.
Alternative Dispute Resolution The parties will attempt to settle any claim for non-payment of charges or recovery of overpayment of charges for the Services (hereinafter a "Billing Dispute"), through good faith negotiations. The parties may agree to submit a Billing Dispute to non-binding mediation. At any time, the party seeking payment may submit a notice of arbitration of a Billing Dispute for arbitration under the United States Arbitration Act pursuant to the terms of this Section and the Non-Administered Arbitration Rules of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution ("CPR"), to the extent such rules do not conflict. The Arbitration will be held in New York, New York, or any other location selected by mutual agreement of the parties. The arbitrator shall not have the power to award any damages in excess of the limits set forth in or excluded under the limitations of liability provided in this Agreement. The arbitrator may not limit, expand or otherwise modify the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall strictly limit discovery to the production of documents directly relevant to the facts alleged in the notices of arbitration and defense. If depositions are required, the arbitrator shall permit each Party to conduct an equal number of depositions (not to exceed five per side), with equal limits on the number of deposition hours for each Party (not to exceed 7 per deposition). If an evidentiary hearing is held, each Party's presentation of its case shall be limited to three (3) days. Requests for temporary injunctive relief may be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction if the arbitrator has not yet been appointed, but the arbitrator shall have the authority to modify any injunctive relief granted by such a court. The arbitration award shall be made final within eight months of filing of the notice of arbitration and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having competent jurisdiction. All participants and the arbitrator shall hold the existence, content and results of mediation and arbitration in confidence, except as necessary to enforce a final settlement agreement or to enforce an arbitration award. Each party shall bear its own expenses and equally share expenses related to the compensation of the arbitrator. The arbitrator's award shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the award.
Decision on Review A decision on review of a denied claim shall be made in the following manner:
Independent Investment Decision Such Purchaser has independently evaluated the merits of its decision to purchase the Shares pursuant to the Agreement, and such Purchaser confirms that it has not relied on the advice of any other Purchaser’s business and/or legal counsel in making such decision. Such Purchaser has not relied on the business or legal advice of the Company or any of its agents, counsel or Affiliates in making its investment decision hereunder, and confirms that none of such Persons has made any representations or warranties to such Purchaser in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents.
