Interpretation Contract Clauses (8,486)

Interpretation. The headings of the Sections hereof are provided for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction, and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement. 21 25. Cooperation. During the Term and at any time thereafter, Employee agrees to cooperate (i) with Employer in the defense of any legal matter involving any matter that arose during Employee's employment with the Employer Group and (ii) with all governmental authorities on matters pertaining to any... investigation, litigation or administrative proceeding pertaining to the Employer Group. Employer will reimburse Employee for any reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Employee in providing such cooperation, including, but not limited to, reimbursing Employee for all reasonable and documented attorneys' fees and costs he incurs in connection therewith, and will provide Employee with a per diem payment of $2,750 for each day or partial day that he provides such cooperation. Furthermore, any such cooperation occurring after the termination of Employee's employment shall be scheduled to the extent reasonably practicable so as not to unreasonably interfere with Employee's business or personal affairs. View More

Interpretation. Should any provision of this Agreement require a judicial interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial body interpreting or construing this Agreement shall not apply the assumption that the terms of this Agreement shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of legal construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared the agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that they and their... agents have each had the opportunity to participate equally in the negotiations and preparation of this Agreement, and Executive acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel regarding the terms hereof. 10 25. No Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the common law rights of the Company and/or its affiliates with respect to their Confidential Information. View More

Interpretation. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between the parties, who were each given the opportunity to fully review this Agreement and consult the services and advice of an attorney. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against the Company simply because it or its attorney was the party responsible for its preparation. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed as an agreement independent of the other terms of employment with the Company. A breach of any material... provision of this Agreement (including without limitation Section 10 through Section 13 shall be grounds for immediate dismissal by the Company for cause. The existence of any claim or cause of action by Employee against the Company shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of Section 10 through Section 13. View More

Interpretation. As all parties have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of their own choosing, no provision of this Agreement shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted, devised, or imposed such provision.

Interpretation. As both parties having had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel, no provision of this Agreement shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted, devised, or imposed such provision.20.Withholding. Any payments made to Executive under this Agreement shall be reduced by any applicable withholding taxes or other amounts required to be withheld by law or contract.