Common use of Optional Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Optional Arbitration. In consideration of the substantial payments and benefits provided to the Executive under this Agreement, the Executive agrees that the Company may, but is not required to, submit to arbitration any dispute or controversy arising between the Company and the Executive including, but not limited to, any claim of discrimination under state or federal law. If the Company elects to have any such dispute or controversy resolved by arbitration, then any such arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Austin, Texas in accordance with the National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association then in effect by a panel of three arbitrators, one chosen by each of Executive and the Company, with the third arbitrator to be chosen by the other two arbitrators or if the two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator, then by the President of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that the Company may seek an injunction including, but not limited to, an injunction in aid of arbitration from any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the Restrictive Covenants. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction and attorney fees will be awarded to the prevailing party.

Optional Arbitration. In consideration of the substantial payments and benefits provided to the Executive under this Agreement, the Executive agrees that the Company may, but is not required to, submit to arbitration any dispute or controversy arising between the Company and the Executive including, but not limited to, any claim of discrimination under state or federal law. If the Company elects to have any such dispute or controversy resolved by arbitration, then any such arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in Austin, Texas in accordance with the National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association then in effect by a panel of three arbitrators, one chosen by each of Executive and the Company, with the third arbitrator to be chosen by the other two arbitrators or if the two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator, then by the President of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that the Company may seek an injunction including, but not limited to, an injunction in aid of arbitration from any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the Restrictive Covenants. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s 's award in any court having jurisdiction and attorney fees will be awarded to the prevailing party.