Common use of Scope of Disclosure Restrictions Clause in Contracts

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 24 contracts

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC), Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC), Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC)

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Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement letter agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Carisma Therapeutics Inc.), Employment Agreement (Carisma Therapeutics Inc.), Employment Agreement (Carisma Therapeutics Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere letter agreement prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Xilio Therapeutics, Inc.), Consulting Agreement (Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.), Consulting Agreement (Xilio Therapeutics, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.” ​

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC), Employment Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC), Employment Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive either Party from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive Neither Party is not required to notify the Company other Party of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive one Party obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executivethe Consultant’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive the Consultant is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.), Consulting Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.), Consulting Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (OneSpan Inc.), Invention and Non Disclosure Agreement (OneSpan Inc.), Invention and Non Disclosure Agreement (OneSpan Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Mediaco Holding Inc.), Invention Assignment Agreement (Translate Bio, Inc.), Sage Therapeutics, Inc.

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement letter agreement prohibits you or elsewhere prohibits Executive the Company from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not Neither you nor the Company are required to notify the Company other of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.), Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Transition, Retirement and Release of Claims Agreement (Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc), Transition, Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-attorney- client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.” ​

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC), Employment Agreement (Nabriva Therapeutics PLC)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive Advisor from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive Advisor is not required to notify the Company Idera of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive Advisor obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding ExecutiveAdvisor’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive Advisor is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Scientific Advisor Agreement (Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Separation Agreement and Release of Claims (Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive or any other person from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement, Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement Agreement, including Sections 5(a) and 5(b) above, or elsewhere prohibits or restricts Executive from (i) communicating with with, or voluntarily providing information Executive believes indicates possible or actual violations of the law to, local, state or federal government agencies about possible violations of federal(including but not limited to the Securities & Exchange Commission), stateany legislative body, law enforcement, or local laws any self-regulatory organizations or from making any other disclosures that are statutorily protected by the law of the state in which Executive resides, and/or (ii) making disclosures or communications to engage in protected, concerted activity or to otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedingsexercise rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Transition Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.)

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Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement letter agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Ocular Therapeutix, Inc)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere letter agreement prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of ​ ​ information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Editas Medicine, Inc.

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive or any other person from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Analogic Corp)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive or the Company from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Ophthotech Corp.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive or any other person from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Transition, Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Schrodinger, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement letter agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.” ​ ​ ​

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Ocular Therapeutix, Inc)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere Release of Claims prohibits Executive you from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is You are not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive you obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s your confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is you are hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Epizyme, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing I understand and acknowledge that nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive me from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is , and that I am not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive I obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s my confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive I understand that, and the Company is hereby advised advising me as follows follows, pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

Scope of Disclosure Restrictions. Nothing in this Agreement or elsewhere prohibits Executive or any other person from communicating with government agencies about possible violations of federal, state, state or local laws or otherwise providing information to government agencies, filing a complaint with government agencies, agencies or participating in government agency investigations or proceedings. Executive is not required to notify the Company of any such communications; provided, however, that nothing herein authorizes the disclosure of information Executive obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege. Further, notwithstanding Executive’s confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations, Executive is hereby advised as follows pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (Aa) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (Bb) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (Aa) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (Bb) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.”

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Separation and Release of Claims Agreement (Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc)

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