Contract Enforcement Note: NO EXCEPTIONS OR REVISIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED TO A, B2, 5-7. Enforcement of Contract and Dispute Resolution Note: NO EXCEPTIONS OR REVISIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
1) Vendor and DIR agree to the following: (i) a party’s failure to require strict performance of any provision of the Contract shall not waive or diminish that party’s right thereafter to demand strict compliance with that or any other provision, (ii) for disputes not resolved in the normal course of business, the dispute resolution process provided for in Chapter 2260, Texas Government Code, shall be used, and (iii) actions or proceedings arising from the Contract shall be heard in a state court of competent jurisdiction in Xxxxxx County, Texas.
2) Disputes arising between a Customer and the Vendor shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution process of the Customer that is not inconsistent with subparagraph A.1 above. DIR shall not be a party to any such dispute unless DIR, Xxxxxxxx, and Vendor agree in writing.
3) State agencies are required by rule (34 TAC §20.1115) to report vendor performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) on every purchase over $25,000.
1) Termination for Non-Appropriation
a) Termination for Non-Appropriation by Customer
Law Enforcement 24.1 Each Party may cooperate with law enforcement authorities and national security authorities to the full extent required or permitted by Applicable Law in matters related to Services provided by it under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the production of records, the establishment of new lines or the installation of new services on an existing line in order to support law enforcement and/or national security operations, and, the installation of wiretaps, trap-and-trace facilities and equipment, and dialed number recording facilities and equipment.
24.2 A Party shall not have the obligation to inform the other Party or the Customers of the other Party of actions taken in cooperating with law enforcement or national security authorities, except to the extent required by Applicable Law.
24.3 Where a law enforcement or national security request relates to the establishment of lines (including, but not limited to, lines established to support interception of communications on other lines), or the installation of other services, facilities or arrangements, a Party may act to prevent the other Party from obtaining access to information concerning such lines, services, facilities and arrangements, through operations support system interfaces.
Specific Enforcement Each party hereto acknowledges that the remedies at law of the other parties for a breach or threatened breach of this Agreement would be inadequate and, in recognition of this fact, any party to this Agreement, without posting any bond, and in addition to all other remedies that may be available, shall be entitled to obtain equitable relief in the form of specific performance, a temporary restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy that may then be available.
Patent Enforcement (a) Each Party shall notify the other promptly after such Party becomes aware of any alleged infringement in the Field of any Patent licensed to either Party under this Agreement in any country. CURAGEN shall have the first right, but not the duty, to institute patent infringement actions against Third Parties with respect to any such alleged infringement in the Field and in the Territory. CURAGEN shall take all such actions under this Section 13.1(a) (other than with respect to a Patent included solely in the CURAGEN Collaboration Technology) in reasonable consultation with TOPOTARGET and shall keep TOPOTARGET apprised as to the status of any such infringement action CURAGEN institutes. TOPOTARGET shall execute all reasonable, necessary and proper documents and take such actions, at CURAGEN’s request and expense, as shall be appropriate to allow CURAGEN to institute and prosecute infringement actions under this Section 13.1(a).
(b) The costs and expenses of bringing and maintaining any infringement action under Section 13.1(a) shall be borne solely by CURAGEN.
(c) Any award or compensation (including the fair market value of non-monetary compensation) paid by Third Parties as a result of any infringement action brought by CURAGEN under Section 13.1(a) (whether by way of settlement or otherwise) shall be allocated first to reimbursement of CURAGEN for all expenses incurred by it in connection with such action. Any remaining award or compensation shall be allocated to the Parties in the following proportions: [*************************************************].
(d) In the event CURAGEN elects not to, or fails to, exercise its rights under Section 13.1(a) with respect to any alleged infringement of a Patent licensed to CURAGEN under this Agreement (i.e., excluding any Patent included solely in the CURAGEN Collaboration Technology) within 120 days after receiving notice thereof, TOPOTARGET shall have the right, but not the duty, to institute patent infringement actions against Third Parties with respect to any such alleged infringement. TOPOTARGET shall take all such actions under this Section 13.1(d) in reasonable consultation with CURAGEN and shall keep CURAGEN apprised as to the status of any such infringement action TOPOTARGET institutes. CURAGEN shall execute all reasonable, necessary and proper documents and take such actions, at TOPOTARGET’s request and expense, as shall be appropriate to allow TOPOTARGET to institute and prosecute infringement actions under this Section 13.1(d). The costs and expenses of bringing and maintaining any infringement action under this Section 13.1(d) shall be borne solely by TOPOTARGET, and TOPOTARGET shall be entitled to retain any award or compensation (including the fair market value of non-monetary compensation) paid by Third Parties as a result of any such action.
GOVERNING LAW & ENFORCEMENT The terms of this Settlement Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and apply within the State of California. For purposes of this Settlement Agreement only, the Settling Entity stipulates that the Superior Court of California shall have personal jurisdiction over it for the limited and sole purpose of an action to enforce the terms of this Settlement Agreement, brought without joinder of other claims. As an expressed condition of this Settlement Agreement, the Settling Entity waives any exemptions under California Health & Safety Code §25249.6
No Enforcement Actions Notwithstanding Section D of Article V, the Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to take action, by legal means or otherwise, to effect collection of any amount, if the Securities upon which such amount is payable are in default, or if payment is refused after due demand or presentation, unless and until (i) it shall be directed to take such action by Written Instructions and (ii) it shall be assured to its satisfaction (including prepayment thereof) of reimbursement of its costs and expenses in connection with any such action.
Remedies and Enforcement Secured Party shall have and may exercise any and all rights of enforcement and remedies afforded to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and in force in the State of Michigan, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on the date of this Stock Pledge or the date of Company's default together with any and all other rights and remedies otherwise provided and available to Secured Party by law unless such application would result in the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof, in which case the law of the state in which any of the Collateral is located shall apply to the extent necessary to render such provision valid and enforceable; and, in conjunction with, in addition to, or substitution for those rights, at Secured Party's discretion, Secured Party may:
(1) Apply any of the Collateral against any of the Indebtedness secured hereby;
(2) Waive any default, or remedy any default in any reasonable manner, without waiving its rights and remedies upon default and without waiving any other prior or subsequent default;
(3) Without any notice to Company, notify any parties obligated on any of the Collateral to make payment to the Secured Party of any amounts due or to become due thereunder and enforce collection of any of the Collateral by suit or otherwise and surrender, release or exchange all or any part thereof, or compromise or extend or renew for any period (whether or not longer than the original period) the indebtedness thereunder or evidenced thereby. Upon request of the Secured Party, Company will, at its own expense, notify any parties obligated to Company on any of the Collateral to make payment to the Secured Party of any amounts due or to become due thereunder. Company agrees that Secured Party shall not be liable for any loss or damage which Company suffers or may suffer as a result of Secured Party's processing of items or its exercise of any other rights or remedies under this Stock Pledge, including without limitation indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of revenues or profits, or any claim, demand or action by any third party not related to or affiliated with Company arising out of or in connection with the processing of items (excluding only the claims of such third parties in connection with the processing of items based solely upon the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Secured Party) or the exercise of any other rights or remedies hereunder. Company further agrees to indemnify and hold Secured Party harmless from and against all such third party claims, demands or actions, including without limitation litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Interpretation and Enforcement (a) The benefits of this Agreement shall inure to the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns and to the indemnified parties hereunder and their respective successors and assigns and representatives, and the obligations and liabilities assumed in this Agreement by the parties hereto shall be binding upon their respective successors and assigns.
(b) Each of the Company and Consultant (and, to the extent permitted by law, on behalf of their respective equity holders and creditors) hereby knowingly, voluntarily and irrevocably waives any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any claim based upon, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Each of the Company and Consultant hereby certify that no representative or agent of the other party has represented expressly or otherwise that such party would not seek to enforce the provisions of this waiver. Further, each of the Company and Consultant acknowledges that each party has been induced to enter this Agreement by, inter alia, the provisions of this Section.
(c) If it is found in a final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction (not subject to further appeal) that any term or provision hereof is invalid or unenforceable, (i) the remaining terms and provisions hereof shall be unimpaired and shall remain in full force and effect and (ii) the invalid or unenforceable provision or term shall be replaced by a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of such invalid or unenforceable term or provision.
(d) This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto and supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements and understanding relating to the matters provided for herein. No alteration, waiver, amendment, change or supplement hereto shall be binding or effective unless the same is set forth in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.
(e) This Agreement does not create, and shall not be construed as creating, rights enforceable by any person or entity not a party hereto, except those entitled thereto by virtue of the indemnification provisions hereof. The Company acknowledges and agrees that with respect to the services to be rendered by Consultant, Consultant is not and shall not be construed as a fiduciary of the Company and shall have no duties or liabilities to the equity holders or creditors of the Company or any other person by virtue of this Agreement and the retention of Consultant hereunder, all of which are hereby expressly waived. The Company also agrees that Consultant shall not have any liability (including without limitation, liability for losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements resulting from any act or omission of Consultant, whether direct or indirect, in contract, tort or otherwise) to the Company or to any person (including, without limitation, equity holders and creditors of the Company) claiming through the Company for or in connection with the engagement of Consultant, this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, except for liabilities which arise as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Consultant. The Company acknowledges that Consultant was induced to enter into this Agreement by, INTER ALIA, the provisions of this Section.
Compliance and Enforcement 1. These provisions address the additional contractual remedies available to the Airport Board as a result of the Contractor’s failure to comply with the obligations set forth in the M/WBE Program Policy and Administrative Procedures. The contractual remedies set forth are also applicable to the Contractor’s failure to comply with the Program requirements, as well as any remedies available at law or in equity. These remedies are not intended to apply to the Contractor’s failure to comply with other obligations under the Contract unrelated to the Program requirements or preclude Airport Board’s recovery of its actual damages for such unrelatedbreaches.
2. The Contractor must attend and participate in onboarding, progress, non- compliance meetings and site visits upon request. The Contractor must forward all necessary documents and information during the course of performance and to close out the Contract and must cooperate with BDDD in providing any information, including the final accounting for M/WBE participation on the Contract.
3. BDDD is empowered to receive and investigate complaints and allegations by M/WBEs, third parties or Airport Board Staff, or to initiate its own investigations, regarding Contractor’s compliance with the Program requirements. If BDDD determines that an investigation is warranted, the Contractor must fully cooperate with the investigation and provide complete, truthful information to the Airport Board or its representatives concerning the investigation and Contractor’s compliance with the Program requirements.
4. The failure of the Contractor to meet the M/WBE contractual commitment or comply with any other aspect of the Program requirements will constitute a material breach of the Contract entitling the Airport Board or its representatives to exercise any remedy available in this Contract, the Program requirements or applicable law. In addition, the failure of the Contractor to meet the M/WBE contractual commitment or comply with any other aspect of the Program requirements may be considered and have a bearing on future contract award considerations.
5. Any suspected false, fraudulent or dishonest conduct relating to the Contractor’s performance of the Program requirements may be reported to the Airport Board’s Department of Audit Services or to any applicable enforcement agency, including the State Attorney General's Office and appropriate federal law enforcement authorities.
6. If Contractor is in breach of any of the Program requirements, the Airport Board or its representatives may exercise any of following remedies, in addition to any other remedies available to it under this Contract or at law or in equity:
a. withholding funds payable under this Contract, including, but not limited to, funds payable for work self-performed by the Contractor or applicable retainage;
b. temporarily suspending, at no cost to DFW, Contractor’s performance under the Agreement/Contract;
c. termination of the Agreement/Contract;
d. suspension/debarment of Contractor for a period of time from participating in any solicitations issued by DFW for severity of breach of Contract.
7. With respect to a firm not meeting a goal on a previous contract or the underutilization of an M/WBE (or SBEs, if applicable) on a previous contract, BDDD shall regard as non-responsive any bid, proposal or competitive selection process proposal received that includes the Contractor, consultant as a Contractor, consultant, subcontractor, subconsultant, joint venture, supplier, manufacturer’s representative, or broker.
8. With respect to M/WBE firms, a finding of non-compliance could result in a denial of certification or removal of eligibility and/or suspension and debarment.
Construction and Enforcement This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without and application of the principles of conflicts of laws. If it becomes necessary for any party to institute legal action to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and such legal action results in a final judgment in favor of such party ("Prevailing Party"), then the party or parties against whom said final judgment is obtained shall reimburse the Prevailing Party for all direct, indirect or incidental expenses incurred, including, but not limited to, all attorney's fees, court costs and other expenses incurred throughout all negotiations, trials or appeals undertaken in order to enforce the Prevailing Party's rights hereunder. Any suit, action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in St. Lucie County in the State of Florida. The parties hereto hereby accept the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of those courts for the purpose of any such suit, action or proceeding. The parties hereto hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection that any of them may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any judgment entered by any court in respect thereof brought in St. Lucie County, Florida, and hereby further irrevocably waive any claim that any suit, action or proceeding brought in St. Lucie County, Florida, has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
