No Disparaging Comments. Employee and the Company shall refrain from any criticisms or disparaging comments about the other Party; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall apply to or restrict in any way the communication of information to any governmental law enforcement agency by either Party that is required by compulsion of law or for internal statements in the course of performance of his duties for the Company. A violation or threatened violation of this prohibition may be enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction. The rights under this provision are in addition to any and all rights and remedies otherwise afforded by law to the Parties. Employee acknowledges that in executing this Agreement, he has knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived any free speech, free association, free press or First Amendment to the United States Constitution (including, without limitation, any counterpart or similar provision or right under any other state constitution which may be deemed to apply) and rights to disclose, communicate, or publish disparaging information or comments concerning or related to the Company; provided, however, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent Employee from testifying fully and truthfully in response to a subpoena from any court or from responding to an investigative inquiry from any governmental agency. For all purposes of the obligations of Employee under this Section 17, the term “Company” refers to the Company and its Affiliates, and its and their directors, officers, employees, owners, partners and agents.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (EV Energy Partners, LP), Employment Agreement (EV Energy Partners, LP)
No Disparaging Comments. Employee and the Company shall refrain from any criticisms or disparaging comments about each other or in any way relating to Employee’s employment or separation from employment with the other PartyCompany; provided, however, that nothing in this Release Agreement shall apply to or restrict in any way the communication of information to any governmental law enforcement agency by either Party that is required by compulsion of law or for internal statements in the course of performance of his duties for the Companylaw. A violation or threatened violation of this prohibition may be enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction. The rights under this provision are in addition to any and all rights and remedies otherwise afforded by law to the Parties. Employee acknowledges that in executing this Release Agreement, he or she has knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived any free speech, free association, free press or First Amendment to the United States Constitution (including, without limitation, any counterpart or similar provision or right under any other state constitution which may be deemed to apply) and rights to disclose, communicate, or publish disparaging information or comments concerning or related to the Company; provided, however, nothing in this Release Agreement shall be deemed to prevent Employee from testifying fully and truthfully in response to a subpoena from any court proceeding or from responding to an investigative inquiry from any governmental agency. For all purposes of the obligations of Employee under this Section 1712(G), the term “Company” refers to the Company and its Affiliates, and its and their directors, officers, employees, ownersshareholders, investors, partners and agents.
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