Proceedings Contract Clauses (38)

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This page contains Proceedings clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. We have organized these clauses into groups of similarly worded clauses.
Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Executive has not filed, and except as provided in Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Executive agrees not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his behalf, any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to his employment or the termination of his employment, other than with respect to the obligations of the Company to the Executive under the Employment Agreemen...t (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. The Executive waives any right he may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding challenging the validity of the Executive's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Agreement). However, both the Executive and the Company confirm their belief that the Executive's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Executive is, however, waiving his right to recover money in connection with any such charge or investigation. The Executive is also waiving his right to recover money in connection with a charge filed by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency. 22 4. Remedies. In the event the Executive initiates or voluntarily participates in any Proceeding in violation of this Agreement, or if he fails to abide by any of the terms of this Agreement or his post-termination obligations contained in the Employment Agreement, or if he revokes the ADEA release contained in paragraph 2(b) within the seven-day period provided under paragraph 2(b), the Company may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, reclaim any amounts paid to him under the termination provisions of the Employment Agreement or terminate any benefits or payments that are subsequently due under the Employment Agreement, without waiving the release granted herein. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available to the Company for breach of any of his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to measurement in monetary terms. Accordingly, the Executive acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate may have at law or in equity or as may otherwise be set forth in the Employment Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or other security, restraining the Executive from breaching his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding. The Executive understands that by entering into this Agreement he shall be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Company. View More
Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Executive has not filed, and except as provided in Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Executive agrees not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his [his] [her] behalf, any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to his [his] [her] employment or the termination of his [his] [her] employment, other than with respect to the obligations of the Company to the Exe...cutive under the Employment Agreement (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the prohibitions in this paragraph 3 shall not apply to the Executive's right to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") or similar local or state agency, or participate in an investigation conducted by such agency. The Executive waives any right he [he][she] may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) (i) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding challenging the validity of the Executive's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Agreement). However, both the Executive and the Company confirm their belief that the Executive's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Executive is, however, waiving his right to recover money Proceeding and/or (ii) in connection with any such charge or investigation. The Executive is also waiving his right to recover money in connection with a charge filed claim pursued by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency. 22 4. Remedies. In administrative agency, including but not limited to the EEOC, on the Executive's behalf and, in the event the Executive initiates is awarded money, compensation or voluntarily participates in any Proceeding in violation of this Agreement, or if he fails to abide by any of benefits, the terms of this Agreement or his post-termination obligations contained in the Employment Agreement, or if he revokes the ADEA release contained in paragraph 2(b) within the seven-day period provided under paragraph 2(b), the Company may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, reclaim any amounts paid to him under the termination provisions of the Employment Agreement or terminate any benefits or payments that are subsequently due under the Employment Agreement, without waiving the release granted herein. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available shall immediately remit such award to the Company for breach of any of his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to measurement in monetary terms. Accordingly, the Executive acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate may have at law or in equity or as may otherwise be set forth in the Employment Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or other security, restraining the Executive from breaching his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding. The Executive understands that by entering into this Agreement he shall be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Company. View More
Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Executive has not filed, and except as provided in Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Executive agrees not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his behalf, any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to his employment or the termination of his employment, other than with respect to the obligations of the Company Employer to the Executive under the Employment... Agreement or any indemnification rights the Executive may have in accordance with the Company's and/or the Employer's governance instruments or under any director and officer liability insurance maintained by the Employer (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. The Executive waives any right he may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding challenging the validity of the Executive's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Agreement). However, both the Executive and the Company Employer confirm their belief that the Executive's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Executive is, however, waiving his right to recover money in connection with any such charge or investigation. The Executive is also waiving his right to recover money in connection with a charge filed by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency. 22 4. Remedies. In the event the Executive initiates or voluntarily participates in any Proceeding in violation of this Agreement, or if he fails to abide by any of the terms of this Agreement or his post-termination obligations contained in the Employment Agreement, or if he revokes the ADEA release contained in paragraph 2(b) within the seven-day period provided under paragraph 2(b), the Company may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, reclaim any amounts paid to him under the termination provisions of the Employment Agreement or terminate any benefits or payments that are subsequently due under the Employment Agreement, without waiving the release granted herein. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available to the Company for breach of any of his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to measurement in monetary terms. Accordingly, the Executive acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate may have at law or in equity or as may otherwise be set forth in the Employment Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or other security, restraining the Executive from breaching his post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding. The Executive understands that by entering into this Agreement he shall be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Company. View More
Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Executive has not filed, and except as provided in Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Executive agrees not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his [his] [her] behalf, any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to his [his] [her] employment or the termination of his [his] [her] employment, other than with respect to the obligations of the Company to the Exe...cutive under the Employment Agreement (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the prohibitions in this paragraph 3 shall not apply to the Executive's right to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") or similar local or state agency, or participate in an investigation conducted by such agency. The Executive waives any right he [he][she] may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) (i) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding challenging the validity of the Executive's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Agreement). However, both the Executive and the Company confirm their belief that the Executive's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 3(a) shall not preclude the Executive from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Executive is, however, waiving his right to recover money Proceeding and/or (ii) in connection with any such charge or investigation. The claim pursued by any administrative agency, including but not limited to the EEOC, on the Executive's behalf and, in the event the Executive is also waiving his right awarded money, compensation or benefits, the Executive shall immediately remit such award to recover money in connection with a charge filed by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency. 22 4. the Company.4. Remedies. In the event the Executive initiates or voluntarily participates in any Proceeding in violation of this Agreement, or if he [he] [she] fails to abide by any of the terms of this Agreement or his [his] [her] post-termination obligations contained in the Employment Agreement, or if he revokes the ADEA release contained in paragraph 2(b) within the seven-day period provided under paragraph 2(b), the Company may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, reclaim any amounts paid to him [him] [her] under the termination provisions of the Employment Agreement or and terminate any benefits or payments that are subsequently due under the Employment Agreement, except as prohibited by the ADEA and OWBPA, without waiving the release granted herein. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available to the Company for breach of any of his [his] [her] post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his [his] [her] obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to measurement being measured in monetary terms. Accordingly, the Executive acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate may have at law or in equity or as may otherwise be set forth in the Employment Agreement, the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary A-2 restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or other security, restraining the Executive from breaching his [his] [her] post-termination obligations under the Employment Agreement or his [his] [her] obligations under paragraphs 2 and 3 herein. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate, Company, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding. The proceeding.The Executive understands that by entering into this Agreement he [he] [she] shall be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he [he] [she] may have against the Company and limiting also his [his] [her] ability to pursue certain claims against the Company. Company.5. Severability Clause. In the event any provision or part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Agreement, shall be inoperative.6. Nonadmission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed as an admission of wrongdoing or liability on the part of the Company.7. GOVERNING LAW AND FORUM. The Executive acknowledges that this Agreement has been executed, in whole or in part, in New York. Accordingly, the Executive agrees that this Agreement and all matters or issues arising out of or relating to the Executive's employment with the Company shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York applicable to contracts entered into and performed entirely therein. Any action to enforce this Agreement shall be brought solely in the state or federal courts located in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan.8. Notices. Notices under this Agreement must be given in writing, by personal delivery, regular mail or receipted email, at the parties' respective addresses shown on this Agreement (or any other address designated in writing by either party), with a copy, in the case of the Company, to the attention of Viacom Inc.'s General Counsel. Any notice given by regular mail shall be deemed to have been given three (3) days following such mailing.THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT [HE] [SHE] HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT [HE] [SHE] FULLY KNOWS, UNDERSTANDS AND APPRECIATES ITS CONTENTS, AND THAT [HE] [SHE] HEREBY EXECUTES THE SAME AND MAKES THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RELEASE AND AGREEMENTS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN VOLUNTARILY AND OF [HIS] [HER] OWN FREE WILL. View More
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Proceedings. Executive acknowledges that he has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding, except with respect to an Unreleased Claim, if any, against any of the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body (each individually a "Proceeding"). Executive represents that he is not aware of any basis on which such a Proceeding could reasonably be instituted. Executive (i) acknowledges that he will not initiate or cause to be initiated on his behalf any Proceeding and will n...ot participate in any Proceeding, in each case, except as required by law; and (ii) waives any right he may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding, including any Proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). Further, Executive understands that, by executing this Release, he will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Releasees. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in Section 1 of this Release shall prevent Executive from (i) initiating or causing to be initiated on his behalf any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Company before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body challenging the validity of the waiver of his claims under the ADEA contained in Section 1 of this Release (but no other portion of such waiver); or (ii) initiating or participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC. 11 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: EXHIBIT A 3. Time to Consider. Executive acknowledges that he has been advised that he has twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of this Release to consider all the provisions of this Release and he does hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive said given twenty-one (21) day period. EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ THIS RELEASE CAREFULLY, HAS BEEN ADVISED BY THE COMPANY TO, AND HAS IN FACT, CONSULTED AN ATTORNEY, AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING BELOW HE IS GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH HE MAY HAVE TO SUE OR ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS RELEASE AND THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREOF. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN FORCED OR PRESSURED IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER TO SIGN THIS RELEASE, AND EXECUTIVE AGREES TO ALL OF ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY. View More
Proceedings. Executive acknowledges that he has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding, except with respect to an Unreleased Claim, if any, or assigned to any other person the right to bring any such complaint, charge, claim, or proceeding, relating to the Released Claims against any of the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body (each individually a "Proceeding"). Executive represents that he is not aware of any basis on which such a Proceeding could reasonably... be instituted. Executive (i) (a) acknowledges that he will not initiate or cause to be initiated on his behalf any Proceeding and will not participate in any Proceeding, in each case, except as required by law; law and (ii) (b) waives any right he may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding, including any Proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). (the "EEOC"). Further, Executive understands that, by executing this Release, Agreement, he will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company Releasees and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Releasees. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in Section 1 Sections 3 or 4 of this Release Agreement shall prevent Executive from (i) initiating or causing to be initiated on his behalf any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Company any Releasee before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body challenging the validity of the waiver of his claims under the ADEA contained in Section 1 3 of this Release Agreement (but no other portion of such waiver); waiver) or asserting a breach by Company of this Agreement, (ii) initiating or participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC. 11 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: EXHIBIT A 3. EEOC or (iii) reporting possible violations of federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or otherwise taking action or making disclosures that are protected under the "whistleblower" provisions of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Executive's separation from employment with the Company shall not serve as the basis for any claim or action (including, without limitation, any claim under the ADEA). -3- 5. Time to Consider. Executive acknowledges that he has been advised that he has twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of this Release Agreement to consider all the provisions of this Release and Agreement and, further, that if Executive signs this Agreement prior to the expiration of such twenty-one (21) day period, he does hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive said given twenty-one (21) day period. EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, HAS BEEN ADVISED BY THE COMPANY TO, AND HAS IN FACT, CONSULTED TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING BELOW HE IS GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH HE MAY HAVE TO SUE OR ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 SECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREOF. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY RELEASEES, NOR ANY OTHER PARTY, HAVE FORCED OR PRESSURED HIM IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER TO SIGN THIS RELEASE, AGREEMENT, AND EXECUTIVE AGREES TO ALL OF ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY. View More
Proceedings. Executive acknowledges that he has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding, except with respect to an Unreleased Claim, if any, or assigned to any other person the right to bring any such complaint, charge, claim, or proceeding, relating to the Released Claims against any of the Releasees before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body (each individually a "Proceeding"). Executive represents that he is not aware of any basis on which such a Proceeding could reasonably... be instituted. Executive (i) acknowledges that he will not initiate or cause to be initiated on his her behalf any Proceeding and will not participate in any Proceeding, in each case, except as required by law; law and (ii) waives any right he may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding, including any Proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). (the "EEOC"). Further, Executive understands that, by executing this Release, Agreement, he will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he may have against the Company Releasees and limiting also his ability to pursue certain claims against the Releasees. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in Section 1 3 of this Release Agreement shall prevent Executive from (i) initiating or causing to be initiated on his behalf any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Company any Releasee before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body challenging the validity of the waiver of his claims under the ADEA contained in Section 1 3 of this Release Agreement (but no other portion of such waiver); or waiver), (ii) initiating or participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC. 11 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: EXHIBIT A 3. Time EEOC or (iii) reporting possible violations of federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation to Consider. any governmental agency or entity, including, but not limited to, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), the Congress and any agency Inspector General, or otherwise taking action or making disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, including, but not limited to, Rule 21F-17 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; or (iv) receiving a monetary award for information provided to the SEC pursuant to Rule 21F-17 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that he has been advised that he has twenty-one (21) days the Executive's separation from employment with the date Company in compliance with the terms of receipt the Employment Agreement shall not serve as the basis for any claim or action (including, without limitation, any claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of this Release to consider all the provisions of this Release and he does hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive said given twenty-one (21) day period. EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ THIS RELEASE CAREFULLY, HAS BEEN ADVISED BY THE COMPANY TO, AND HAS IN FACT, CONSULTED AN ATTORNEY, AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING BELOW HE IS GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH HE MAY HAVE TO SUE OR ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS RELEASE AND THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREOF. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN FORCED OR PRESSURED IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER TO SIGN THIS RELEASE, AND EXECUTIVE AGREES TO ALL OF ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY. 1967). View More
Proceedings. Executive acknowledges that he Executive has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding, except with respect to an Unreleased Claim, if any, proceeding against any of the Releasees before any local, state state, federal or federal foreign agency, court or other body (each individually a "Proceeding"). Executive represents that he Executive is not aware of any basis on which such a Proceeding could reasonably be instituted. Executive (i) acknowledges that he that, with respect to any re...leased matters, Executive will not initiate or cause to be initiated on his behalf any Proceeding and will not participate in any Proceeding, in each case, except as required by law; and (ii) waives any right he Executive may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding, including any Proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"). Further, Executive understands that, by executing this Release, he Executive will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he Executive may have against the Company and limiting also his the ability of Executive to pursue certain claims against the Releasees. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in Section 1 of this Release Agreement shall prevent Executive from (i) initiating or causing to be initiated on his behalf any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the Company before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body challenging the validity of the waiver of his claims under the ADEA contained in Section 1 of this Release (but no other portion of such waiver); or (ii) initiating or participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC. 11 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: EXHIBIT A 3. Time to Consider. Executive acknowledges that he has been advised that he has twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt of this Release to consider all the provisions of this Release and he does hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive said given twenty-one (21) day period. EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ THIS RELEASE CAREFULLY, HAS BEEN ADVISED BY THE COMPANY TO, AND HAS IN FACT, CONSULTED AN ATTORNEY, AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING BELOW HE IS GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS WHICH HE MAY HAVE TO SUE OR ASSERT A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1 OF THIS RELEASE AND THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREOF. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN FORCED OR PRESSURED IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER TO SIGN THIS RELEASE, AND EXECUTIVE AGREES TO ALL OF ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY. View More
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Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Participant represents and warrants that he or she has not filed, and he or she agrees not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his or her behalf, any complaint, charge, or claim against any Company Party before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to the Participant's employment or the termination thereof, other than with respect to any claim that is not released hereunder including with respect to the obligations... under the Plan (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and Participant agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. The Participant waives any right he or she may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 4(a) shall not preclude the Participant from filing any complaint, charge or claim challenging the validity of the Participant's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Release). However, both the Participant and the Company confirm their belief that the Participant's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 4(a) shall not preclude the Participant from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Participant is, however, waiving his or her right to recover money in connection with any such charge or investigation. The Participant is also waiving his or her right to recover money in connection with any charge filed by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency.5. Remedies. (a) The Participant understands that by entering into this Release he or she will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he or she may have against the Company Group and his or her ability to pursue certain claims against the other party. (b) Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available to such party for breach of any of the obligations under this Release would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to being measured in monetary terms. Accordingly, each of the parties acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that such party may have at law or in equity, such party shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or security, restraining the other party from breaching its obligations under this Release. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the relevant party, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding.6. Cooperation. From and after the Termination Date, the Participant shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Group and their respective directors, officers, attorneys and experts in connection with the conduct of any action, proceeding, investigation or litigation involving the Company Group, including any such action, proceeding, investigation or litigation in which the Participant is called to testify.7. Restrictive Covenants. The Participant agrees and acknowledges that he or she remains subject to any and all restrictive covenants he or she is bound by for the benefit of any member of the Company Group, including covenants not to compete or solicit. View More
Proceedings. (a) General Agreement Relating to Proceedings. The Participant represents parties represent and warrants warrant that he or she has they have not filed, and he or she agrees they agree not to initiate or cause to be initiated on his or her their behalf, any complaint, charge, or claim against any Company Party the other party before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to the Participant's employment or the termination thereof, other than with respect to any claim tha...t is not released hereunder including with respect to the obligations of the Company to the Participant and the Participant to the Company under the Plan (each, individually, a "Proceeding"), and Participant each party agrees not to participate voluntarily in any Proceeding. The Participant waives parties waive any right he or she they may have to benefit in any manner from any relief (whether monetary or otherwise) arising out of any Proceeding. (b) Proceedings Under ADEA. Section 4(a) 5(a) shall not preclude the Participant from filing any complaint, charge or claim challenging the validity of the Participant's waiver of Claims arising under ADEA (which is set forth in Section 2(b) of this Release). However, both the Participant and the Company confirm their belief that the Participant's waiver of claims under ADEA is valid and enforceable, and that their intention is that all claims under ADEA will be waived. (c) Certain Administrative Proceedings. In addition, Section 4(a) 5(a) shall not preclude the Participant from filing a charge with or participating in any administrative investigation or proceeding by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or another Fair Employment Practices agency. The Participant is, however, waiving his or her right to recover money in connection with any such charge or investigation. The Participant is also waiving his or her right to recover money in connection with any charge filed by any other entity or individual, or by any federal, state or local agency.5. Remedies. (a) The Participant understands that by entering into this Release he or she will be limiting the availability of certain remedies that he or she may have against the Company Group and his or her ability to pursue certain claims against the other party. (b) Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that the remedy at law available to such party for breach of any of the obligations under this Release would be inadequate and that damages flowing from such a breach may not readily be susceptible to being measured in monetary terms. Accordingly, each of the parties acknowledges, consents and agrees that, in addition to any other rights or remedies that such party may have at law or in equity, such party shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or both, without bond or security, restraining the other party from breaching its obligations under this Release. Such injunctive relief in any court shall be available to the relevant party, in lieu of, or prior to or pending determination in, any arbitration proceeding.6. Cooperation. From and after the Termination Date, the Participant shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Company Group and their respective directors, officers, attorneys and experts in connection with the conduct of any action, proceeding, investigation or litigation involving the Company Group, including any such action, proceeding, investigation or litigation in which the Participant is called to testify.7. Restrictive Covenants. The Participant agrees and acknowledges that he or she remains subject to any and all restrictive covenants he or she is bound by for the benefit of any member of the Company Group, including covenants not to compete or solicit. agency. View More
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Proceedings. Neither the Executive nor the Company have filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the other party before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to the Executive's employment or the termination thereof (each, individually, a "Proceeding").
Proceedings. Neither the The Executive nor the Company have has not filed any complaint, charge, claim or proceeding against the other party Company before any local, state or federal agency, court or other body relating to the Executive's employment or the termination thereof (each, individually, a "Proceeding"). thereof.
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