Common use of Litigation Control Clause in Contracts

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C11), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C12), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (COMM 2013-Lc13 Mortgage Trust)

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Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and each of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer , the Controlling Class Representative (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. The Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the any Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust AdvisorTrustee’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or the Trust Fund.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C7), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C8), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C7)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and each of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer , the Controlling Class Representative (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. The Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C12), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C11), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C10)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerGeneral Special Servicer shall, (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor (other than a Mortgagor with respect to litigation involving nona Co-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced op Mortgage Loan)) against the Trust and/or the General Special Servicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of such Mortgagor, under the related Mortgage Loan documents ("General Trust-Related Litigation"). The Co-op Special Servicer shall, (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor with respect to the Co-op Mortgage Loans against the Trust and/or the Co-op Special Servicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, or the enforcement of the obligations of such Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsdocuments ("Co-op Trust-Related Litigation" and, collectively with General Trust-Related Litigation, "Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent either Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and neither the Trust nor the applicable Special Servicer is named, in each case where order to effectuate the role of the applicable Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the applicable Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan shall (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly 1) notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The General Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage LoansGeneral Trust-Related Litigation) and or the Master Co-op Special Servicer (with respect to nonCo-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), op Trust-Related Litigation) of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of such Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the applicable Special Servicer regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to have the Trust replace the applicable Master Servicer as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Periodthe appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the applicable Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and keep act at the Controlling Class Representative advised direction of any material development concerning Litigation Controlthe applicable Special Servicer with respect to decisions and resolutions related to the interests of the Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, includingincluding but not limited to the selection of counsel, without limitationprovided, however, if there are claims against the applicable Master Servicer and such Master Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, such counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the applicable Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the rights of the Special Servicers otherwise set forth above and below, (i) the Special Servicer shall provide the applicable Master Servicer with copies of any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and notices, process and/or pleadings submitted and/or filed in any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding; (ii) the applicable Master Servicer may retain its own counsel, whose reasonable costs shall be paid by the Trust under Section 8.24, and appear in any decision action, suit, litigation or proceeding on its own behalf in order to agree represent, protect and defend its interests; and (iii) the applicable Master Servicer shall have the right to approve or propose disapprove of any terms of judgment, settlement, final order or decree that may impose liability on the applicable Master Servicer or otherwise materially and shalladversely affect the applicable Master Servicer, during any Subordinate Control Periodincluding, submit (in written form) any such development or decision but not limited to, damage to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval applicable Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer. Further, nothing in this section shall require a Master Servicer to take or consentfail to take any action which, in such Master Servicer's good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject such Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of such Master Servicer's obligations under this Agreement. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardrights of the Master Servicer set forth above and below, the General Special Servicer and the Co-op Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the General Master Servicer and the NCB Master Servicer, respectively, to settle any Trust-Related Litigation brought against the Trust, including Trust-Related Litigation asserted against the General Master Servicer or the Special NCB Master Servicer, as applicable, shall respectively (whether or not take any action implementing the Trust or the applicable Special Servicer is named in any such material development or decision described in Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to actions of the Controlling Class Representative General Master Servicer and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of NCB Master Servicer, respectively, relating to Trust-Related Litigation against such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or applicable Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of such Master Servicer or otherwise materially and adversely affect the applicable Master Servicer, including, but not limited to, damage to the applicable Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) such Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 8.24 hereof for all costs and expenses of such Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by such Master Servicer at the direction of the applicable Special Servicer be deemed (as to such Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) such Special Servicer provides the applicable Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to such Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (A), (B) and (C). In the event more than one of the Master Servicers and the Special Servicers or Trust are named in litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) applicable Master Servicers and the applicable Special Servicers shall cooperate with each other to afford the applicable Master Servicers and the applicable Special Servicer the rights afforded to such party in this Section 9.40. This Section 9.40 shall not apply in the event the General Special Servicer authorizes the General Master Servicer, or the Co-op Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by authorizes the Special NCB Master Servicer; provided, that and the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the applicable Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect agrees (both authority and agreement to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreementbe in writing), and accordingly, any loss, liability to make certain decisions or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such control certain Trust-Related Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by on behalf of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (ia) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar in its individual capacity, the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicableCertificate Registrar, upon prior written notice to the all applicable Master Servicer Servicers or the Special Servicer, as applicableServicers, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not provided that the applicable Master Servicer or applicable Special Servicer shall retain the right to otherwise directmanage and direct any such action, manage or prosecute such suit, litigation or claimproceeding); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the General Master Servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans other than the NCB, FSB Loans) nor the General Special Servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans other than the Co-op Mortgage Loans) and neither the NCB Master Servicer (with respect to the NCB, FSB Loans) nor the Co-op Special Servicer (with respect to the Co-op Mortgage Loans) shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicableCertificate Registrar, (Ai) initiate any an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicableCertificate Registrar, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicableCertificate Registrar, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interestinterests, whether as Certificate AdministratorTrustee, the Trustee or Paying Agent and/or the Custodian, as applicable, Certificate Registrar or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either provided that the applicable Master Servicer or the applicable Special Servicer from initiating shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding).

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Samples: Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2007-Iq13), Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2007-Iq13), Mortgage Loan Purchase Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2007-Iq13)

Litigation Control. The Special Servicer, with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans, and the Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under Section 6.03 of this Agreement, such servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, have the right to direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents and (b) any action brought by the a Mortgagor against the Trust or Trust, the Trustee, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, "Litigation Control"). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims claim or litigationlitigation that falls within the scope of Litigation Control, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly immediately notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period of such claim or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day periodRepresentative. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, documents or otherwise directly relating to one or more a Mortgage Loans Loan or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administratorstate, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually interest (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall submit any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. Subject to the last paragraph of this Section 3.33 the Special Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in this paragraph the preceding sentence unless and until it has notified the Controlling Class Representative in writing and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto promptly following its receipt of the subject notice (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection has not been received by the Special Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period, then the Controlling Class Representative shall be interpreted deemed to preclude either have approved the taking of such action); provided, that, in the event that the Special Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders and, in the case of a Loan Pair, the related holder of the Companion Loan, the Special Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative's response; provided that the Special Servicer or Master Servicer, as applicable, has confirmation that the Controlling Class Representative received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer set forth above acknowledging that it became aware of or was named in the subject claim or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative may direct in writing that such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer, provided, however, that the Controlling Class Representative has determined and advised the Master Servicer that its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under Section 6.03 hereof, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until such date of transfer of Litigation Control to the Special Servicer) arising from the related legal action or claim underlying such Litigation Control and not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to Section 6.03 shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection given or made, or consent withheld, by the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer from initiating or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate any Litigation Control applicable law, the terms of any Mortgage Loan or any related actionintercreditor, co-lender or similar agreement, any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard or the Mortgage Loan documents for any Mortgage Loan, (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to either the Upper-Tier REMIC or the Lower-Tier REMIC or result in an Adverse Grantor Trust Event or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, (iii) expose any of the Mortgage Loan Sellers, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Trust Fund, the Trustee, any holder of a Companion Loan, or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a representative criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Trust Fund.Special Servicer's or Master Servicer's, as applicable, responsibilities under this Agreement, and neither the Special Servicer nor the Master Servicer shall follow any such advice, direction, or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative or initiate any such actions. [End of Article III]

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Jp Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Jp Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Jp Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that 339 immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in 340 its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (C) settle any claim giving rise to liability to the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or (CD) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C15), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C16), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C15)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or 339 the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. 340 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C14), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C13), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C13)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and 348 expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C14), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C15), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014-C14)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, litigation and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor EC Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust AdvisorTrustee’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or the Trust Fund.. ARTICLE X CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, THE TRUST ADVISOR AND THE HOLDERS OF THE B NOTES AND SERVICED COMPANION LOANS

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C8), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C8)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-non Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, litigation and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consentconsent (or its deemed approval or consent as provided below). During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided that such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved such decisions, such development or the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business five (5)-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrarycontrary and only upon agreement with the Special Servicer as to the scope of services and compensation, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer as set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct the Master Servicer in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, provided that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent given or withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the responsibilities of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s Trustee or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities Advisor under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the reasonable discretion of the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer’s reasonable discretion, as applicable, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer Servicer, as applicable, shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (C) settle any claim giving rise to liability to the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or (CD) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.. ARTICLE X CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, THE TRUST ADVISOR AND THE HOLDERS OF THE B NOTES AND SERVICED COMPANION LOANS

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C12), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C10)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans Loans, and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and each of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider Controlling Class Representative (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. The Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s 's actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the TrustTrust at the direction of the Special Servicer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the any Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust AdvisorTrustee’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s 's reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the CustodianTrustee, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Certificate Administrator or the Trustee, as applicable, or the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2012-C6), Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2012-C6)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsLoans, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to (i) the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents and (ii) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly immediately notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the 17g-5 Information Provider Controlling Class Representative (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, contrary with respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the TrustTrust at the direction of the Special Servicer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the any Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust AdvisorTrustee’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding this sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Distribution Instructions (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2012-C5), Distribution Instructions (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2012-C5)

Litigation Control. The Special Servicer, with respect to the Specially Serviced Loans, and the Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially the Performing Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)Loans, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under Section 6.03 of this Agreement, the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, have the right to direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Loan documents and (b) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or Trust, the Trustee, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, "Litigation Control"). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims claim or litigationlitigation that falls within the scope of Litigation Control, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly immediately notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period Directing Holder of such claim or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Directing Holder. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on foregoing as applicable, each of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, shall consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder advised of any material development concerning Litigation Controldevelopment, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, shall submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standard, second to last paragraph of this Section 3.29 the Master Special Servicer or the Special Master Servicer, as applicablethe case may be, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to notified the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder in writing and the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative thereto (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection or request for information has not been received by the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as the case may be, within such 5 Business Day period, then the Directing Holder shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by action); provided, that, in the Master event that the Special Servicer or the Special Master Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicablecase may be, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as and, in the case of a collective whole) and Master Loan Group, the related holder of the Companion Loan, the Special Servicer or the Special Master Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicablecase may be, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s Directing Holder's response; provided that the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as the case may be, has confirmation that the Directing Holder received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above acknowledging that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, it became aware of or was named in any such claims the subject claim or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) Directing Holder may direct in writing that such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer; , provided, however, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance (with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, consent of the Directing Holder) has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this AgreementSection 6.03 hereof, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until such date of transfer of Litigation Control to the date Special Servicer) arising from the related legal action or claim underlying such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) Section 6.03 shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection ofgiven or made, or consent withheld bywithheld, by the Controlling Class Representative Directing Holder shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate any applicable law, the terms of any Mortgage Loan documentor any related intercreditor, any Intercreditor Agreement co lender or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s 's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and or the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of for any REMIC created under this AgreementMortgage Loan, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any either the Upper Tier REMIC created under this Agreement or the Lower Tier REMIC or result in an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreementof the Mortgage Loan Sellers, the Depositor, the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Trust Fund, the Trustee, any Sellerholder of a Companion Loan, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s's, the Special Servicer’sas applicable, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, and neither the Special Servicer nor the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will shall follow any such advice, direction direction, or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, Representative or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel (a) in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not interests; provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to otherwise directmanage and direct any such action, manage or prosecute such suit, litigation or claim)proceeding; (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (Ai) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either individually; provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp. Commercial Mortgage Trust 2006-Gg7)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents ("Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent the Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and the Trust or Special Servicer is not named, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer shall (1) notify the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to any action brought by the Mortgagor against have the Trust or replace the Master Servicer or as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (decisions and resolutions related to the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case interests of the Master Servicer) and Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the Master Servicer (in the case selection of the Special Servicer) of such counsel, provided however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on right of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and represent the Master Servicer (with respect to noninterests of the Trust in Trust-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Related Litigation, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days rights of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may to direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s 's actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under in this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarySection 3.29 below, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s 's reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderpursuant to Section 6.03. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer's good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject the Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer's obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein the Master Servicer's right to make determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any claims brought against the Trust, including claims asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to claims against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by the Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer be deemed (as to the contrary, Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (iE) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, Special Servicer provides the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, items in clauses (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually), (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or and (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with ). In the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither event both the Master Servicer nor and the Special Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due cooperate with each other to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either afford the Master Servicer or and the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding the rights afforded to such party in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundthis Section 3.29.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C33)

Litigation Control. (a) The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans Loans, and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Performing Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsLoans, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself or the Trustee on behalf of the Trust Fund of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, such servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation ("Litigation Control") relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Borrower under the related loan documents and (b) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust Fund or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, any party to this Agreement with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”)Loan. Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any such claims or litigation, the Master Servicer shall immediately notify the Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee of such claims or litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer shall prepare and submit a monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the Directing Certificateholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, including without limitation, limitation (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, shall submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardthird to last paragraph of this Section 3.28, the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to notified in writing the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative thereto promptly following its receipt of the subject notice (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection has not been received by the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, within such five-Business Day period, then the Directing Certificateholder shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by action); provided that, in the Master event that the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master ), the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s responseresponse of the Directing Certificateholder; provided that the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, has reasonably determined that the Directing Certificateholder has received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with With respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either either: (i) been satisfied or paid in full, full or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, it became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) Directing Certificateholder may direct in writing that the such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or provided that: (a) the Special Servicer in accordance has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement(including without limitation settlements) (i) would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders, and accordingly, (ii) do not require any loss, admission of liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until wrongdoing on the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to part of the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreementand (iii) shall be are fully indemnifiable (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) under Section 6.03 and payable by the Trust; (b) all costs and fees incurred in defending and settling the claims (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) are indemnified expenses under Section 6.03; and (c) with respect to a settlement, the Special Servicer has reasonably consulted with the Master Servicer prior to such settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, of the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan documentor any related intercreditor, any Intercreditor Agreement co-lender or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's and the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s 's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any each of REMIC created under this AgreementI and REMIC II, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any either REMIC created under this Agreement I or REMIC II or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for Trust, (iii) expose the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Depositor, any Mortgage Loan Seller, the Trust Fund, the Trustee or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s 's responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, ; and neither the Master Special Servicer nor the Special Master Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, Directing Certificateholder or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (i) if in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related loan documents or otherwise relating to a Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state state, and (iii) in the event that any court finds that the Trustee is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Trustee shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event (a) of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding naming the Certificate Administrator in its individual capacity, or in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests; provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to manage and direct any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding, (b) of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to the enforcement of the obligations under the related loan documents, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to shall, without the unwillingness prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, (i) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the Trustee name of the Certificate Administrator, whether in such capacity or individually, (ii) engage counsel to represent the CustodianCertificate Administrator or (iii) prepare, as applicableexecute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to grant such consent)cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator to be registered to do business in any state; and (iiic) if that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Administrator is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Administrator shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee Administrator or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either individually; provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series 2008-Ls1)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, Special Servicer shall with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and at the direction of the Controlling Class Representative any other Mortgage Loan, (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust Fund and/or the Special Servicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust Fund in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or the Trust Fund, or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents (“Trust-Related Litigation”). To the extent the Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and the Trust Fund or Special Servicer is not named, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer shall (1) notify the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to any action brought by the Mortgagor against have the Trust or Fund replace the Master Servicer or as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (decisions and resolutions related to the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case interests of the Master Servicer) and Trust Fund in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the Master Servicer (in the case selection of the Special Servicer) of such counsel, provided however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on right of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and represent the Master Servicer (with respect to noninterests of the Trust Fund in Trust-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Related Litigation, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days rights of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may to direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under in this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarySection 3.31 below, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderpursuant to this Section 3.31. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject the Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the Master Servicer’s right to make determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any claims brought against the Trust Fund, including claims asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust Fund or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to claims against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust Fund or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation); provided in either case that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission, or is not likely to result in a finding of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust Fund, (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by the Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer be deemed (as to the Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (A), (B) and (C). In the event both the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer or Trust Fund are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall cooperate with each other to afford the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer the rights afforded to such party in this Section 3.31. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarycontrary herein, if the Master Servicer controls certain Trust-Related Litigation on behalf of the Trust Fund with respect to Performing Serviced Mortgage Loans in accordance with this Section 3.31, the Special Servicer shall retain the right to make determinations relating to claims against the Special Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Special Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification pursuant to Section 6.03. Nothing in this Section 3.31 shall be intended to limit the rights of the Controlling Class Representative under any other section of this Agreement. The Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, will have the right to direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any and all litigation and/or claims relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents and (b) any claim or action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust Fund; provided that (i) if in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Special Servicer or the Special Master Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, documents or otherwise directly relating to one or more a Mortgage Loans Loan or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither none of the Master Servicer nor Servicer, the Special Servicer or the Trustee shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); , and (iii) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually interest (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Intercreditor and Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C28)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor such Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents ("Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent the Master Servicer or is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and neither the Trust nor the Special ServicerServicer is named, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for in order to effectuate the benefit role of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought Special Servicer as contemplated by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigationimmediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly (1) notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (in the case 10) days of the Master ServicerServicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) and provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to have the Trust replace the Master Servicer as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (in 4) so long as the case Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer) Servicer with respect to decisions and resolutions related to the interests of the Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the selection of counsel, provided, however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on rights of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) otherwise set forth above and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitationbelow, (i) the Special Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with copies of any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and notices, process and/or pleadings submitted and/or filed in any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding; (ii) the Master Servicer may retain its own counsel, whose reasonable costs shall be paid by the Trust under Section 8.24, and appear in any decision action, suit, litigation or proceeding on its own behalf in order to agree represent, protect and defend its interests; and (iii) the Master Servicer shall have the right to approve or propose disapprove of any terms of judgment, settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development final order or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, decree that may impose liability on the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless otherwise materially and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or adversely affect the Master Servicer, as applicableincluding, but not limited to, damage to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s 's reputation as a master servicer. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer's good faith and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreementreasonable judgment, or may (ii1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii2) expose any party subject the Master Servicer to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter liability or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities 's obligations under this Agreement. In addition, neither Subject to the rights of the Master Servicer nor set forth above and below, the Special Servicer will follow shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any Trust Related Litigation brought against the Trust, including Trust Related Litigation asserted against 271 the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such adviceTrust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to Trust Related Litigation against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or objection if given wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer or otherwise materially and adversely affect the Master Servicer, including, but not limited to, damage to the Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Controlling Class RepresentativeTrust, or initiate (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 8.24 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such actions, that would have action taken by the effect described Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer shall be deemed (as to such Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (i)-(ivA), (B) and (C). In the event more than one of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to Master Servicer and the contrarySpecial Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall retain cooperate with each other to afford the right other the rights afforded to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against such party in this Section 9.40. This Section 9.35 shall not apply in the event the Special Servicer authorizes the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in and the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretionServicer agrees (both authority and agreement to be in writing), to make certain decisions or control certain Trust-Related Litigation on behalf of the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderTrust. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (ia) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, Trustee and/or the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Custodian in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, Trustee and/or the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Custodian in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or and/or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer Servicers or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer shall retain the right to otherwise directmanage and direct any such action, manage or prosecute such suit, litigation or claimproceeding); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (Ai) initiate any an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, LaSalle to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Custodian is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Custodian shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interestinterests, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, Custodian or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding).

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2007-Hq12)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents (“Trust-Related Litigation”). To the extent the Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and the Trust or Special Servicer is not named, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer shall (1) notify the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to any action brought by the Mortgagor against have the Trust or replace the Master Servicer or as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (decisions and resolutions related to the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case interests of the Master Servicer) and Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the Master Servicer (in the case selection of the Special Servicer) of such counsel, provided however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on right of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and represent the Master Servicer (with respect to noninterests of the Trust in Trust-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Related Litigation, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days rights of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may to direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under in this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarySection 3.30 below, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderpursuant to Section 6.03. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject the Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein the Master Servicer’s right to make determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any claims brought against the Trust, including claims asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to claims against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by the Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer be deemed (as to the contraryMaster Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (A), (iB) if and (C). In the event both the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall cooperate with each other to afford the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer the rights afforded to such party in this Section 3.30. This Section 3.30 shall not apply in the event the Special Servicer authorizes the Master Servicer, and the Master Servicer agrees (both authority and agreement to be in writing), to make certain decisions or control certain Trust-Related Litigation on behalf of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to otherwise directmanage and direct any such action, manage or prosecute such suit, litigation or claimproceeding); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (Ai) initiate any an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, LaSalle to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interestinterests, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding).

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C24)

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Litigation Control. (a) The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan)the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or Mortgagee, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Borrower, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where Documents ("Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent the Master Servicer or is named in Trust-Related Litigation, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or shall (1) notify the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer of such Trust Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving notice of such Trust Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; and (3) act at the direction of the Special Servicer in representing the interests of the Trust with respect to any decisions and resolutions related to such Mortgage Loan (Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the foregoing rights and obligationsselection of counsel, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreementprovided however, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any if there are claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of determined that separate counsel is required for such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative claims, such counsel shall be deemed reasonably acceptable to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if nothing in this section shall limit the Master Servicer's right to make final and binding determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or the Special Servicerfail to take any action which, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement's good faith and reasonable judgment, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense may (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii2) expose any party subject the Master Servicer to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter material liability or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities 's obligations under this Agreement. In addition, neither The Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to direct the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to settle any claims brought against the Trust, provided that such settlement does not require any admission of liability or judgments against wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to such settlement is paid by the contraryTrust, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to and the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel is indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither expenses of the Master Servicer nor incurred in defending and settling the Trust Related Litigation. The foregoing paragraph shall not apply in the event the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to causeauthorizes, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall agrees (both authority and agreement to be responsible for 342 any delay due in writing), to the unwillingness make certain decisions or control certain litigation on behalf of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust FundTrust.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (CD 2006-Cd3 Mortgage Trust)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans Loans, and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Performing Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsLoans, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself or the Trustee on behalf of the Trust Fund of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, such servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation ("Litigation Control") relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Borrower under the related loan documents and (b) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust Fund or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, any party to this Agreement with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”)Loan. Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any such claims or litigation, the Master Servicer shall immediately notify the Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee of such claims or litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer shall prepare and submit a monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the Directing Certificateholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, including without limitation, limitation (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, shall submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardsecond to last paragraph of this Section 3.32, the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to notified in writing the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative thereto promptly following its receipt of the subject notice (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection has not been received by the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, within such five-Business Day period, then the Directing Certificateholder shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by action); provided that, in the Master event that the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master ), the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s responseresponse of the Directing Certificateholder; provided that the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, has reasonably determined that the Directing Certificateholder has received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with With respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, full or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, it became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) Directing Certificateholder may direct in writing that the such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, provided that the Controlling Class Representative or (a) the Special Servicer in accordance has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement(including without limitation settlements) (i) would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders and, and accordinglyin the case of any Whole Loan, the related Companion Loan Holder (as a collective whole), (ii) do not require any loss, admission of liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until wrongdoing on the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to part of the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreementand (iii) shall be are fully indemnifiable (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) under Section 6.03 and payable by the Trust; (b) all costs and fees incurred in defending and settling the claims (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) are indemnified expenses under Section 6.03; and (c) with respect to a settlement, the Special Servicer has reasonably consulted with the Master Servicer prior to such settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, of the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan documentor any related intercreditor, any Intercreditor Agreement co-lender or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's and the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s 's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any each of REMIC created under this AgreementI and REMIC II, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any either of REMIC created under this Agreement I or REMIC II or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the related Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for Trust, (iii) expose the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Depositor, any of the Mortgage Loan Sellers, the Trust Fund, the Trustee or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s 's responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, ; and neither the Master Special Servicer nor the Special Master Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, Directing Certificateholder or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (i) if in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related loan documents or otherwise relating to a Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administratorstate, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series 2007-2)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerGeneral Special Servicer shall, (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor (other than a Mortgagor with respect to litigation involving nona Co-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced op Mortgage Loan)) against the Trust and/or the General Special Servicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of such Mortgagor, under the related Mortgage Loan documents ("General Trust-Related Litigation"). The Co-op Special Servicer shall, (1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any action brought by a Mortgagor with respect to the Co-op Mortgage Loans against the Trust and/or the Co-op Special Servicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, or the enforcement of the obligations of such Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsdocuments ("Co-op Trust-Related Litigation" and, collectively with General Trust-Related Litigation, "Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent either Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and neither the Trust nor the applicable Special Servicer is named, in each case where order to effectuate the role of the applicable Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the applicable Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan shall (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly 1) notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The General Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage LoansGeneral Trust-Related Litigation) and or the Master Co-op Special Servicer (with respect to nonCo-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), op Trust-Related Litigation) of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of such Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the applicable Special Servicer regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to have the Trust replace the applicable Master Servicer as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Periodthe appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the applicable Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and keep act at the Controlling Class Representative advised direction of any material development concerning Litigation Controlthe applicable Special Servicer with respect to decisions and resolutions related to the interests of the Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, includingincluding but not limited to the selection of counsel, without limitationprovided, however, if there are claims against the applicable Master Servicer and such Master Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, such counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to the applicable Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the rights of the Special Servicers otherwise set forth above and below, (i) the Special Servicer shall provide the applicable Master Servicer with copies of any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and notices, process and/or pleadings submitted and/or filed in any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding; (ii) the applicable Master Servicer may retain its own counsel, whose reasonable costs shall be paid by the Trust under Section 8.24, and appear in any decision action, suit, litigation or proceeding on its own behalf in order to agree represent, protect and defend its interests; and (iii) the applicable Master Servicer shall have the right to approve or propose disapprove of any terms of judgment, settlement, final order or decree that may impose liability on the applicable Master Servicer or otherwise materially and shalladversely affect the applicable Master Servicer, during any Subordinate Control Periodincluding, submit (in written form) any such development or decision but not limited to, damage to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval applicable Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer. Further, nothing in this section shall require a Master Servicer to take or consentfail to take any action which, in such Master Servicer's good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject such Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of such Master Servicer's obligations under this Agreement. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardrights of the Master Servicer set forth above and below, the General Special Servicer and the Co-op Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the General Master Servicer and the NCB Master Servicer, respectively, to settle any Trust Related Litigation brought against the Trust, including Trust Related Litigation asserted against the General Master Servicer or the Special NCB Master Servicer, as applicable, shall respectively (whether or not take any action implementing the Trust or the applicable Special Servicer is named in any such material development or decision described in Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to actions of the Controlling Class Representative General Master Servicer and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of NCB Master Servicer, respectively, relating to Trust Related Litigation against such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or applicable Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of such Master Servicer or otherwise materially and adversely affect the applicable Master Servicer, including, but not limited to, damage to the applicable Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) such Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 8.24 hereof for all costs and expenses of such Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by such Master Servicer at the direction of the applicable Special Servicer be deemed (as to such Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) such Special Servicer provides the applicable Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to such Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (A), (B) and (C). In the event more than one of the Master Servicers and the Special Servicers or Trust are named in litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) applicable Master Servicers and the applicable Special Servicers shall cooperate with each other to afford the applicable Master Servicers and the applicable Special Servicer the rights afforded to such party in this Section 9.40. This Section 9.40 shall not apply in the event the General Special Servicer authorizes the General Master Servicer, or the Co-op Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by authorizes the Special NCB Master Servicer; provided, that and the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the applicable Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect agrees (both authority and agreement to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreementbe in writing), and accordingly, any loss, liability to make certain decisions or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such control certain Trust-Related Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by on behalf of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (ia) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the all applicable Master Servicer Servicers or the Special Servicer, as applicableServicers, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not provided that the applicable Master Servicer or applicable Special Servicer shall retain the right to otherwise directmanage and direct any such action, manage or prosecute such suit, litigation or claimproceeding); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the General Master Servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans other than the NCB, FSB Loans and the NCCB Loan) nor the General Special Servicer (with respect to the Mortgage Loans other than the Co-op Mortgage Loans) and neither the NCB Master Servicer (with respect to the NCB, FSB Loans and the NCCB Loan) nor the Co-op Special Servicer (with respect to the Co-op Mortgage Loans) shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (Ai) initiate any an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, LaSalle to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interestinterests, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either provided that the applicable Master Servicer or the applicable Special Servicer from initiating shall retain the right to manage and direct any Litigation Control related such action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundproceeding).

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2006-Iq11)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and each of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer , the Controlling Class Representative (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. The Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the any Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C9)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans Loans, and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Performing Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsLoans, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself or the Trustee on behalf of the Trust Fund of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, such servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation ("Litigation Control") relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Borrower under the related loan documents and (b) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust Fund or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, any party to this Agreement with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”)Loan. Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any such claims or litigation, the Master Servicer shall immediately notify the Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee of such claims or litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer shall prepare and submit a monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the Directing Certificateholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, including without limitation, limitation (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, shall submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardsecond to last paragraph of this Section 3.30, the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to notified in writing the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative thereto promptly following its receipt of the subject notice (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection has not been received by the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, within such five-Business Day period, then the Directing Certificateholder shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by action); provided that, in the Master event that the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master ), the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s responseresponse of the Directing Certificateholder; provided that the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, has reasonably determined that the Directing Certificateholder has received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with With respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either either: (i) been satisfied or paid in full, full or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, it became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) Directing Certificateholder may direct in writing that the such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or provided that: (a) the Special Servicer in accordance has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement(including without limitation settlements) (i) would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders and, and accordinglyin the case of the One Stamford Forum Whole Loan, the One Stamford Forum Note B Holder (as a collective whole), (ii) do not require any loss, admission of liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until wrongdoing on the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to part of the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreementand (iii) shall be are fully indemnifiable (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) under Section 6.03 and payable by the Trust; (b) all costs and fees incurred in defending and settling the claims (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) are indemnified expenses under Section 6.03; and (c) with respect to a settlement, the Special Servicer has reasonably consulted with the Master Servicer prior to such settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, of the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan documentor any related intercreditor, any Intercreditor Agreement co-lender or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's and the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s 's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any each of REMIC created under this AgreementI and REMIC II, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any either of REMIC created under this Agreement I or REMIC II or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for Trust, (iii) expose the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Depositor, the Mortgage Loan Seller, the Trust Fund, the Trustee or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s 's responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, ; and neither the Master Special Servicer nor the Special Master Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, Directing Certificateholder or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (i) if in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related loan documents or otherwise relating to a Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administratorstate, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually interest (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series 2006-3)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of such Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor such Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents ("Trust-Related Litigation"). To the extent the Master Servicer or is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and neither the Trust nor the Special ServicerServicer is named, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for in order to effectuate the benefit role of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought Special Servicer as contemplated by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigationimmediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly (1) notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (in the case 10) days of the Master ServicerServicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) and provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to have the Trust replace the Master Servicer as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (in 4) so long as the case Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer) Servicer with respect to decisions and resolutions related to the interests of the Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the selection of counsel, provided, however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on rights of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) otherwise set forth above and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitationbelow, (i) the Special Servicer shall provide the Master Servicer with copies of any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and notices, process and/or pleadings submitted and/or filed in any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding; (ii) the Master Servicer may retain its own counsel, whose reasonable costs shall be paid by the Trust under Section 8.24, and appear in any decision action, suit, litigation or proceeding on its own behalf in order to agree represent, protect and defend its interests; and (iii) the Master Servicer shall have the right to approve or propose disapprove of any terms of judgment, settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development final order or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, decree that may impose liability on the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless otherwise materially and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or adversely affect the Master Servicer, as applicableincluding, but not limited to, damage to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s 's reputation as a master servicer. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer's good faith and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreementreasonable judgment, or may (ii1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii2) expose any party subject the Master Servicer to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter liability or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities 's obligations under this Agreement. In addition, neither Subject to the rights of the Master Servicer nor set forth above and below, the Special Servicer will follow shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any Trust Related Litigation brought against the Trust, including Trust Related Litigation asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special cc1xxi Servicer is named in any such adviceTrust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to Trust Related Litigation against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or objection if given wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer or otherwise materially and adversely affect the Master Servicer, including, but not limited to, damage to the Master Servicer's reputation as a master servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Controlling Class RepresentativeTrust, or initiate (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 8.24 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such actions, that would have action taken by the effect described Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer shall be deemed (as to such Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (i)-(ivA), (B) and (C). In the event more than one of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to Master Servicer and the contrarySpecial Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall retain cooperate with each other to afford the right other the rights afforded to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against such party in this Section 9.40. This Section 9.40 shall not apply in the event the Special Servicer authorizes the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in and the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretionServicer agrees (both authority and agreement to be in writing), to make certain decisions or control certain Trust-Related Litigation on behalf of the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderTrust. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, (ia) if that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate AdministratorTrustee and/or the Custodian in its individual capacity, or in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Trustee and/or the Custodian in its individual capacity, the Trustee and/or the Custodian, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicers or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer shall retain the right to manage and direct any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding); (b) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Trustee or Custodian, (i) initiate an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Trustee or Custodian, whether in such capacity or individually, (ii) engage counsel to represent the Trustee or Custodian, or (iii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, LaSalle to be registered to do business in any state; and (c) in the event that any court finds that the Trustee or Custodian is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Trustee or Custodian shall have the Custodianright to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests, whether as Trustee or Custodian or individually (provided that the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer shall retain the right to manage and direct any such action, suit, litigation or proceeding). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Paying Agent, Certificate Registrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as cc1xxii applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); , (ii) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shallshall not, without the prior written consent of the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administratorstate, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if in the event that any court finds that the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Paying Agent, Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the CustodianRegistrar and/or Authenticating Agent, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually interest (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2006-Hq10)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans Loans, and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documentsMaster Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Performing Loans, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, applicable servicer contemplates availing itself or the Trustee on behalf of the Trust Fund of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, such servicer shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation ("Litigation Control") relating to (a) the enforcement of the obligations of a Borrower under the related loan documents and (b) any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust Fund or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, any party to this Agreement with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”)Loan. Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any such claims or litigation, the Master Servicer shall immediately notify the Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee of such claims or litigation. In addition, the Master Servicer shall prepare and submit a monthly status report regarding any Litigation Control matter to the Directing Certificateholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation, and the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Trustee advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, including without limitation, limitation (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, shall submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject Subject to the Servicing Standardsecond to last paragraph of this Section 3.30, the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to notified in writing the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder and the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice having been notified thereof and having been provided with all information that the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative thereto promptly following its receipt of the subject notice (it being understood and agreed that if such written objection has not been received by the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, within such five Business Day period, then the Directing Certificateholder shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by action); provided that, in the Master event that the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master ), the Special Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s responseresponse of the Directing Certificateholder; provided that the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, has reasonably determined that the Directing Certificateholder has received notice of such action in writing. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with With respect to any Litigation Control otherwise required to be exercised hereunder by the Master Servicer relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either either: (i) been satisfied or paid in full, full or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, it became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) Directing Certificateholder may direct in writing that the such Litigation Control nevertheless be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or provided that: (a) the Special Servicer in accordance has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s its actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement(including without limitation settlements) (i) would be in the best interests of the Certificateholders and, and accordinglyin the case of any Whole Loan, the related Companion Loan Holder (as a collective whole), (ii) do not require any loss, admission of liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until wrongdoing on the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to part of the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement(or Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Sub-Servicer, if applicable)and (iii) shall be are fulxx xxdemnifiable (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) under Section 6.03 and payable by the Trust; (b) all costs and fees incurred in defending and settling the claims (including without limitation on behalf of the Master Servicer) are indemnified expenses under Section 6.03; and (c) with respect to a settlement, the Special Servicer has reasonably consulted with the Master Servicer prior to such settlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, of the Controlling Class Representative Directing Certificateholder shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan documentor any related intercreditor, any Intercreditor Agreement co-lender or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Special Servicer's and the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s 's obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any each of REMIC created under this AgreementI and REMIC II, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any either of REMIC created under this Agreement I or REMIC II or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for Trust, (iii) expose the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer, the Depositor, the Mortgage Loan Seller, the Trust Fund, the Trustee or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Special Servicer's or the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s 's responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, ; and neither the Master Special Servicer nor the Special Master Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, Directing Certificateholder or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contraryforegoing, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel (a) in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor Mortgagor under the related loan documents or otherwise relating to a Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged PropertiesProperty, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (Ai) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Series 2007-1)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents (“Trust-Related Litigation”). To the extent the Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and the Trust or Special Servicer is not named, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer shall (1) notify the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to any action brought by the Mortgagor against have the Trust or replace the Master Servicer or as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (decisions and resolutions related to the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case interests of the Master Servicer) and Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the Master Servicer (in the case selection of the Special Servicer) of such counsel, provided however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on right of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and represent the Master Servicer (with respect to noninterests of the Trust in Trust-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Related Litigation, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days rights of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may to direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under in this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarySection 3.29 below, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderpursuant to Section 6.03. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject the Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein the Master Servicer’s right to make determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any claims brought against the Trust, including claims asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to claims against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by the Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer be deemed (as to the contraryMaster Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (E) the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer as to the items in clauses (A), (iB) if and (C). In the event both the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall cooperate with each other to afford the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer the rights afforded to such party in this Section 3.29. This Section 3.29 shall not apply in the event the Special Servicer authorizes the Master Servicer, and the Master Servicer agrees (both authority and agreement to be in writing), to make certain decisions or control certain Trust-Related Litigation on behalf of the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) in the event that any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if in the event that any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (iib) in the event of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, (Ai) initiate any an action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, whether in such capacity or individually, (Bii) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicableTrustee, or (Ciii) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent)state; and (iiic) if in the event that any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interestinterests, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.

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Samples: Intercreditor Agreement (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-non Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and [each of the Master Servicer and and] the Special Servicer[, as applicable, ,] shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7), the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer [(in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer] [(]regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control) for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. [Also, the Master Servicer shall prepare and submit notice of such litigation to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7), the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer regarding any such matter.] The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans), as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consentconsent (or its deemed approval or consent as provided below). During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided that such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved such decisions, such development or the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business five (5)-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrarycontrary and only upon agreement with the Special Servicer as to the scope of services and compensation, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer as set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct the Master Servicer in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, provided that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent given or withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the responsibilities of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s Trustee or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities Advisor under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the reasonable discretion of the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer’s reasonable discretion, as applicable, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer Servicer, as applicable, shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (C) settle any claim giving rise to liability to the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or (CD) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.. ARTICLE X CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, THE TRUST ADVISOR AND THE HOLDERS OF THE B NOTES AND SERVICED COMPANION LOANS

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C11)

Litigation Control. The Master ServicerSpecial Servicer shall, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than 1) direct, manage, prosecute and/or defend any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and action brought by a Mortgagor against the Trust and/or the Special ServicerServicer and (2) represent the interests of the Trust in any litigation relating to the rights and obligations of the Mortgagor or the Trust, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and or the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor Mortgagor, under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where documents (“Trust-Related Litigation”). To the extent the Master Servicer is named in Trust-Related Litigation, and the Trust or Special Servicer is not named, in order to effectuate the role of the Special Servicer as contemplated by the immediately preceding paragraph, the Master Servicer shall (1) notify the Special Servicer of such Trust-Related Litigation within ten (10) days of the Master Servicer receiving service of such Trust-Related Litigation; (2) provide monthly status reports to the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating regarding such Trust-Related Litigation; (3) seek to any action brought by the Mortgagor against have the Trust or replace the Master Servicer or as the appropriate party to the lawsuit; and (4) so long as the Master Servicer remains a party to the lawsuit, consult with and act at the direction of the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (decisions and resolutions related to the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case interests of the Master Servicer) and Trust in such Trust-Related Litigation, including but not limited to the Master Servicer (in the case selection of the Special Servicer) of such counsel, provided however, if there are claims or litigation, and against the Master Servicer and the Special ServicerMaster Servicer has not determined that separate counsel is required for such claims, as applicable, such counsel shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation be reasonably acceptable to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and Master Servicer. Notwithstanding the 17g-5 Information Provider shall promptly post same on right of the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans) and represent the Master Servicer (with respect to noninterests of the Trust in Trust-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)Related Litigation, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days rights of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may to direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under in this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrarySection 3.29 below, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunderpursuant to Section 6.03. Further, nothing in this section shall require the Master Servicer to take or fail to take any action which, in the Master Servicer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, may (1) result in an Adverse REMIC Event or Adverse Grantor Trust Event or (2) subject the Master Servicer to liability or materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein the Master Servicer’s right to make determinations relating to claims against the Master Servicer, the Special Servicer shall have the right at any time to (1) direct the Master Servicer to settle any claims brought against the Trust, including claims asserted against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation) and (2) otherwise reasonably direct the actions of the Master Servicer relating to claims against the Master Servicer (whether or not the Trust or the Special Servicer is named in any such claims or Trust-Related Litigation), provided in either case that the Special Servicer provides the Master Servicer with assurance that (A) such settlement or other direction does not require any admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of the Master Servicer, (B) the cost of such settlement or any resulting judgment is and shall be paid by the Trust, (C) the Master Servicer is and shall be indemnified pursuant to Section 6.03 hereof for all costs and expenses of the Master Servicer incurred in defending and settling the Trust-Related Litigation and for any judgment, (D) any such action taken by the Master Servicer at the direction of the Special Servicer be deemed (as to the contrary, Master Servicer) to be in compliance with the Servicing Standard and (iE) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, Special Servicer provides the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice Master Servicer with assurance reasonably satisfactory to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, items in clauses (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually), (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or and (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with ). In the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither event both the Master Servicer nor and the Special Servicer or Trust are named in litigation, the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due cooperate with each other to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either afford the Master Servicer or and the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding the rights afforded to such party in its name as a representative of the Trust Fundthis Section 3.29.

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Samples: Distribution Instructions (Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31)

Litigation Control. The Master Servicer, with respect to litigation involving non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans (other than any Non-Serviced Mortgage Loan), and the Special Servicer, with respect to litigation involving Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans and the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor under the related Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan documents, and in each case where the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, contemplates availing itself of indemnification as provided for under this Agreement, shall, for the benefit of the Certificateholders, direct, manage, prosecute, defend and/or settle any and all claims and litigation relating to any action brought by the Mortgagor against the Trust or the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, with respect to any such Mortgage Loan (the foregoing rights and obligations, “Litigation Control”). Such Litigation Control shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the Servicing Standard. Upon becoming aware of or being named in any claims or litigation, the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall promptly notify the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) and the Master Servicer (in the case of the Special Servicer) of such claims or litigation. In addition, and each of the Master Servicer and the Special Servicer, as applicable, Servicer shall prepare and submit a notice of such claims or litigation quarterly status report to the 17g-5 Information Provider (subject to Section 5.7) (and the 17g-5 Information Provider who shall promptly post same on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s Website pursuant to Section 5.7). The Special Servicer , the Controlling Class Representative (with respect to Specially Serviced Mortgage Loansduring any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period) and the Master Servicer (with respect to non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loans)in the case of the Special Servicer) or the Special Servicer (in the case of the Master Servicer) regarding any matter over which it exercises Litigation Control for which there has been any material action or change during the preceding quarter. The Special Servicer and the Master Servicer, as applicable, shall, during any Subordinate Control Period or any Collective Consultation Period, consult with and keep the Controlling Class Representative advised of any material development concerning Litigation Control, including, without limitation, (i) any material decision concerning Litigation Control and the implementation thereof and (ii) any decision to agree to or propose any terms of settlement, and shall, during any Subordinate Control Period, submit (in written form) any such development or decision to the Controlling Class Representative for its approval or consent. During any Subordinate Control Period and subject to the Servicing Standard, the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall not take any action implementing any such material development or decision described in the preceding sentence unless and until it has provided such notice to the Controlling Class Representative and the Controlling Class Representative has not objected in writing within five (5) Business Days of receipt of such notice and all information that the Controlling Class Representative has reasonably requested with respect thereto. The Controlling Class Representative shall be deemed to have approved the taking of such action if such written objection has not been received by the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, within such 5-Business Day period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, determines that immediate action is necessary to protect the interests of the Certificateholders (as a collective whole) and Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, has confirmed (during any Subordinate Control Period) that the Controlling Class Representative has received written notice of such action, then the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may take such action without waiting for the Controlling Class Representative’s response. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, with respect to any Litigation Control relating to a non-Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan that has either (i) been satisfied or paid in full, or (ii) as to which a Final Recovery Determination has been made, after receiving the required notice from the Master Servicer or Special Servicer set forth above that the Master Servicer or Special Servicer, as applicable, became aware of or was named in any such claims or litigation, the Controlling Class Representative (during any Subordinate Control Period) or the Special Servicer (during any Collective Consultation Period or Senior Consultation Period) may direct in writing that such Litigation Control be exercised by the Special Servicer; provided, that the Controlling Class Representative or the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard, as applicable, has determined and advised the Master Servicer that the Master Servicer’s actions with respect to such obligations are indemnifiable under this Agreement, and accordingly, any loss, liability or expense (including legal fees and expenses incurred up until the date such Litigation Control is so transferred and is not otherwise paid to the Master Servicer pursuant to this Agreement) shall be payable by the Trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no advice, direction or objection of, or consent withheld by, the Controlling Class Representative shall (i) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Master Servicer, as applicable, to violate the terms of any Mortgage Loan document, any Intercreditor Agreement or similar agreement, applicable law or any provision of this Agreement, including the Master Servicer’s and Special Servicer’s obligation to act in accordance with the Servicing Standard and the related Mortgage Loan documents and to maintain the REMIC status of any REMIC created under this Agreement, or (ii) result in an Adverse REMIC Event with respect to any REMIC created under this Agreement or an Adverse Grantor Trust Event with respect to the any Grantor Trust or have adverse tax consequences for the Trust Fund, or (iii) expose any party to this Agreement, any Seller, any Underwriter or Initial Purchaser, any Sub-Servicer or the Trust Fund or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, managers, employees or agents to any claim, suit, or liability for which this Agreement does not provide indemnification to such party or expose any such party to prosecution for a criminal offense, or (iv) materially expand the scope of the Master Servicer’s, the Special Servicer’s, the Certificate Administrator’s, the Trustee’s or the Trust Advisor’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer will follow any such advice, direction or objection if given by the Controlling Class Representative, or initiate any such actions, that would have the effect described in clauses (i)-(iv) of the preceding sentence. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Master Servicer shall retain the right to make all determinations relating to any claims or judgments against the Master Servicer, including but not limited to the right to engage separate counsel in the Master Servicer’s reasonable discretion, the cost of which shall be subject to indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) if any action, suit, litigation or proceeding names the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, or if any judgment is rendered against the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, in its individual capacity, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, upon prior written notice to the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interests (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim); (ii) in any action, suit, litigation or proceeding, other than an action, suit, litigation or proceeding directly relating to the enforcement of the obligations of a Mortgagor, guarantor or other obligor under the related Mortgage Loan documents, or otherwise directly relating to one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, neither of the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall, without the prior written consent of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, (A) initiate any action, suit, litigation or proceeding in the name of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, whether in such capacity or individually, (B) engage counsel to represent the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or (C) prepare, execute or deliver any government filings, forms, permits, registrations or other documents or take any other similar action with the intent to cause, and that actually causes, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to be registered to do business in any state (provided that neither the Master Servicer nor the Special Servicer shall be responsible for 342 any delay due to the unwillingness of the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, to grant such consent); and (iii) if any court finds that the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, is a necessary party in respect of any action, suit, litigation or proceeding relating to or arising from this Agreement or any Mortgage Loan, the Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall have the right to retain counsel and appear in any such proceeding on its own behalf in order to protect and represent its interest, whether as Certificate Administrator, the Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, or individually (but not to otherwise direct, manage or prosecute such litigation or claim). Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to preclude either the Master Servicer or the Special Servicer from initiating any Litigation Control related action, suit, litigation or proceeding in its name as a representative of the Trust Fund.. ARTICLE X CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTROLLING CLASS REPRESENTATIVE, THE TRUST ADVISOR AND THE HOLDERS OF THE B NOTES AND SERVICED COMPANION LOANS

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Samples: Pooling and Servicing Agreement (Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2013-C9)

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