Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any Indemnitee receives notice of the assertion of any Third-Party Claim with respect to which an Indemnifying Party is obligated under this Agreement to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section 4), such Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 6, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail. (b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnitee reasonably informed as to the status of the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After notice from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnitee under this Section 6 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof other than those expenses referred to in the preceding sentence; provided, however, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel ("Separate Counsel"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect of such claim, or there may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate, and in that event (i) the reasonable fees and expenses of such Separate Counsel shall be paid by such Indemnifying Party (it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the expenses of more than one Separate Counsel
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Samples: Initial Public Offering and Distribution Agreement (Daisytek International Corporation /De/)
Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any An Indemnitee receives notice shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of the assertion existence of any Third-Party Claim with respect facts known to which the Indemnitee giving rise to an Indemnifying Party is obligated under Indemnifiable Loss covered by this Agreement Section 4 and, in the case of any claim or litigation giving rise to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section 4)any such obligation, such the Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that notify the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its the commencement thereof (but the Indemnifying Party's obligations under this Section 64 shall not be conditioned upon receipt of such notice). If so requested by the Indemnitee, except the Indemnifying Party shall forthwith undertake the defense thereof at its own expense. The Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in and, to the extent that it wishes, to control the defense thereof at its own expense, but such defense shall be conducted by counsel of good standing and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee shall not settle any proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by shall not consent to the entry of a judgment or enter into any settlement without the consent of the Indemnitee if such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim judgment or settlement would result in reasonable detailinjunctive or other equitable relief being imposed on the Indemnitee.
(b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to In the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnitee reasonably informed as to the status of the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After notice from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnitee under this Section 6 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof other than those expenses referred to in the preceding sentence; provided, however, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel ("Separate Counsel"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect of such claim, or there may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate, and in that event (i) the reasonable fees and expenses of such Separate Counsel shall be paid by such Indemnifying Party (it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to indemnify an Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 4, the Indemnifying Party shall, upon payment of such indemnity in full, be subrogated to all rights of the Indemnitee with respect to the claims to which such indemnification relates.
(c) The remedies provided in this Section 4 shall be cumulative and shall not be liable for preclude assertion by an Indemnitee of any other rights or the expenses seeking of more than one Separate Counselany other remedies against any Indemnifying Party.
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Samples: Initial Public Offering Agreement (Blackrock Inc /Ny)
Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any Indemnitee receives notice of the assertion of any Third-Party Claim with respect to which an Indemnifying Party is obligated under this Agreement to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section 4), such Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 6, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail.
(b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnitee reasonably informed as to the status of the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After notice from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnitee under this Section 6 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof other than those expenses referred to in the preceding sentence; provided, however, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel ("Separate Counsel"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect of such claim, or there may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate, and in that event (i) the reasonable fees and expenses of such Separate Counsel shall be paid by such Indemnifying Party (it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the expenses of more than one Separate CounselCounsel (excluding local counsel) with respect to any Third-Party Claim (even if against multiple Indemnitees)) and (ii) each of such Indemnifying Party and such Indemnitee shall have the right to conduct its own defense in respect of such claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects not to defend against a Third-Party Claim, or fails to notify an Indemnitee of its election as provided in this Section 6 within the period of ten Business Days described above, the Indemnitee may defend, compromise, and settle such Third-Party Claim and shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder (to the extent permitted hereunder); provided, however, that no such Indemnitee may compromise or settle any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, (i) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnitee of a written release from all liability in respect of such Third-Party Claim or (ii) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim in any manner that would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Indemnitee.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.6(b), Daisytek International and PFSweb shall jointly control the defense of, and cooperate with each other with respect to defending, any Third-Party Claim with respect to which each party is claiming that it is entitled to indemnification under Section 6.1 or 6.2. If either Daisytek International or PFSweb fails to defend jointly any such Third-Party Claim, the other party shall solely defend such Third-Party Claim and the party failing to defend jointly shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the other party in its defense of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that neither party may compromise or settle any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All costs and expenses of either party in connection with, and during the course of, the joint control of the defense of any such Third-Party Claim shall be initially paid by the party that incurs such costs and expenses. Such costs and expenses shall be reallocated and reimbursed in accordance with the respective indemnification obligations of the parties at the conclusion of the defense of such Third-Party Claim.
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Samples: Initial Public Offering and Distribution Agreement (Pfsweb Inc)
Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any Indemnitee receives Within fifteen (15) days after receipt by a party indemnified under this Section 8 of notice of the assertion commencement of any Third-Party Claim legal proceeding against it by a third party, such indemnified party shall, if a claim is to be made against an indemnifying party under this Section 8, give notice to the indemnifying party of the commencement of such proceeding, which notice shall specify the nature of the claim in reasonable detail and contain copies of all correspondence and other documentation and agreements with respect to which an Indemnifying Party is obligated under this Agreement to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section 4)such claim. However, such Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section notify the indemnifying party shall not relieve the indemnifying party of any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 6liability that it may have to the indemnified party, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail.
(b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in indemnifying party demonstrates that the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay action is materially prejudiced by the indemnified party’s failure to give such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred notice.
(f) If any proceeding referred to in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep Section 8.3(a) is brought against an indemnified party and it gives the Indemnitee reasonably informed as required notice to the status indemnifying party of the commencement of such proceeding, the indemnifying party shall be entitled to participate in such proceeding and, to the extent that it wishes (unless (i) the indemnifying party is also a party to such proceeding and the counsel chosen by the indemnifying party determines in good faith that joint representation would be inappropriate, or (ii) the indemnifying party fails to provide reasonable assurance to the indemnified party of its financial capacity to defend such proceeding and provide indemnification with respect to such proceeding), to assume the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After proceeding with counsel satisfactory to the indemnified party and, after notice from an Indemnifying Party the indemnifying party to an Indemnitee the indemnified party of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claimsuch proceeding, the indemnifying party will not, as long as it diligently conducts such Indemnifying Party shall not defense, be liable to such Indemnitee the indemnified party under this Section 6 8 for any legal fees of other counsel or any other expenses with respect to the defense of such proceeding, in each case subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee the indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof of such proceeding, other than those expenses referred reasonable costs of investigation. If the indemnifying party assumes the defense of a proceeding, (a) it will be conclusively established for purposes of this Agreement that the claims made in that proceeding are within the scope of and subject to in the preceding sentenceindemnification; provided, however, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel ("Separate Counsel"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action b) no compromise or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect settlement of such claim, or there claims may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties effected by the same counsel would be inappropriate, and in that event indemnifying party without the indemnified party’s consent unless (i) there is no finding or admission of any violation of law or governmental requirement or any violation of the reasonable fees rights of any person and expenses no adverse effect on any other claims that may be made against the indemnified party, (ii) the sole relief provided is monetary damages that are paid in full by the indemnifying party, and (iii) the indemnified party is given a full release; and (c) the indemnifying party shall have no liability with respect to any compromise or settlement of such Separate Counsel shall claims effected without its consent. If notice is given to an indemnifying party of the commencement of any proceeding and the indemnifying party does not, within ten (10) days after the indemnified party’s notice is given, give notice to the indemnified party of its election to assume the defense of such proceeding, the indemnifying party will be paid bound by any determination made in such Indemnifying Party proceeding or any compromise or settlement effected by the indemnified party, unless it successfully contests such liability.
(g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an indemnified party determines in good faith that there is a reasonable probability that a proceeding may adversely affect it being understoodor its affiliates other than as a result of monetary damages for which it would be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, howeverthe indemnified party may, that by notice to the Indemnifying Party shall indemnifying party, assume the exclusive right to defend, compromise, or settle such proceeding, at the indemnifying party’s expense, but the indemnifying party will not be liable for the expenses bound by any determination of more than one Separate Counsela proceeding so defended or any compromise or settlement effected without its consent (which may not be unreasonably withheld).
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Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (First Quantum Ventures Inc)
Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any Indemnitee receives notice of the assertion of any Third-Party Claim with respect to which an Indemnifying Party is obligated under this Agreement to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section SECTION 4), such Indemnitee shall promptly give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section SECTION 6.3 shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section SECTION 6, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail.
(b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnitee reasonably informed as to the status of the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After notice from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnitee under this Section SECTION 6 for any legal attorneys' fees or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof other than those expenses referred to in the preceding sentence; providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel counsel, together with a separate local law firm in each applicable jurisdiction ("Separate CounselSEPARATE COUNSEL"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect of such claim, or there may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are significantly different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties by the same counsel would would, in the reasonable judgement of the Indemnitee, be inappropriate, and in that event (i) the reasonable fees and expenses of such Separate Counsel shall be paid by such Indemnifying Party (it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the expenses of more than one Separate CounselCounsel (excluding local counsel) with respect to any Third-Party Claim (even if against multiple Indemnitees)) and (ii) each of such Indemnifying Party and such Indemnitee shall have the right to conduct its own defense in respect of such claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects not to defend against a Third-Party Claim, or fails to notify an Indemnitee of its election as provided in this SECTION 6 within the period of ten Business Days described above, the Indemnitee may defend, compromise, and settle such Third-Party Claim and shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder (to the extent permitted hereunder); PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no such Indemnitee may compromise or settle any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, (i) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnitee of a written release from all liability in respect of such Third-Party Claim or (ii) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim in any manner that would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Indemnitee.
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Samples: Israeli Separation, Initial Public Offering and Distribution Agreement (Propel Inc)
Procedure for Indemnification Involving Third Party Claims. (a) If any Indemnitee receives notice of the assertion of any Third-Party Claim with respect to which an Indemnifying Party is obligated under this Agreement to provide indemnification (other than pursuant to Section 4)indemnification, such Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party notice thereof (together with a copy of such Third-Party Claim, process or other legal pleading) promptly after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the failure of any Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 6Article 5, except to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure to give notice. Such notice shall describe such Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail.
(b) An Indemnifying Party, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party (which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee), may elect to defend any Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend a Third-Party Claim, then, within ten Business Days after receiving notice of such Third-Third- Party Claim (or sooner, if the nature of such Third-Party Claim so requires), such Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnitee of its intent to do so, and such Indemnitee shall cooperate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Such Indemnifying Party shall pay such Indemnitee's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation. Such Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnitee reasonably informed as to the status of the defense of such Third-Party Claim. After notice from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnitee under this Section 6 Article 5 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof other than those expenses referred to in the preceding sentence; provided, however, that such Indemnitee shall have the right to employ one law firm as counsel ("Separate Counsel"), to represent such Indemnitee in any action or group of related actions (which firm or firms shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party) if, in such Indemnitee's reasonable judgment at any time, either a conflict of interest between such Indemnitee and such Indemnifying Party exists in respect of such claim, or there may be defenses available to such Indemnitee which are different from or in addition to those available to such Indemnifying Party and the representation of both parties by the same counsel would be inappropriate, and in that event (i) the reasonable fees and expenses of such Separate Counsel shall be paid by such Indemnifying Party (it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the expenses of more than one Separate CounselCounsel (excluding local counsel) with respect to any Third-Party Claim (even if against multiple Indemnitees)) and (ii) each of such Indemnifying Party and such Indemnitee shall have the right to conduct its own defense in respect of such claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects not to defend against a Third-Party Claim, or fails to notify an Indemnitee of its election as provided in this Article 5 within the period of ten Business Days described above, the Indemnitee may defend, compromise, and settle such Third-Party Claim and shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder (to the extent permitted hereunder); provided, however, that no such Indemnitee may compromise or settle any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnitee, (i) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnitee of a written release from all liability in respect of such Third-Party Claim or (ii) settle 15 19 or compromise any Third-Party Claim in any manner that would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Indemnitee.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.6(b), Insight and Direct Alliance shall jointly control the defense of, and cooperate with each other with respect to defending, any Third-Party Claim with respect to which each party is claiming that it is entitled to indemnification under Section 5.1 or 5.2. If either Insight or Direct Alliance fails to defend jointly any such Third- Party Claim, the other party shall solely defend such Third-Party Claim and the party failing to defend jointly shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the other party in its defense of such Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that neither party may compromise or settle any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All costs and expenses of either party in connection with, and during the course of, the joint control of the defense of any such Third-Party Claim shall be initially paid by the party that incurs such costs and expenses. Such costs and expenses shall be reallocated and reimbursed in accordance with the respective indemnification obligations of the parties at the conclusion of the defense of such Third-Party Claim.
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Samples: Separation and Distribution Agreement (Direct Alliance Corp)