Common use of Arbitration as Exclusive Remedy Clause in Contracts

Arbitration as Exclusive Remedy. Except for actions seeking injunctive relief, which may be brought before any court having jurisdiction, any claim arising out of or relating to (i) this Agreement, including, but not limited to, its validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach, or (ii) the relationship between the parties (including its commencement and termination) whether based on breach of covenant, breach of an implied covenant or intentional infliction of emotional distress or other theories, which are not settled by agreement between the parties, shall be settled by arbitration in Los Angeles, California before a board of three arbitrators, one selected by each party, and the third by the two persons so selected, all in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") then in effect. The notice of intent to arbitrate shall name one arbitrator, and the party(ies) receiving the notice shall name the second arbitrator within 15 days or the moving party may select the second arbitrator from a list supplied by the AAA. In the event that these two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator within 15 days, then the third arbitrator shall be selected from the list provided by the AAA with the parties striking names in order with the party striking first to be determined by the flip of a coin. The parties hereby (i) consent to the in personam jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California for purposes of confirming any such award and entering judgment thereon; (ii) agree to use their best efforts to keep all matters relating to any arbitration hereunder confidential; and (iii) agree that the arbitrators may not assess any remedy other than the awarding of actual damages suffered and/or an injunctive order (including temporary, preliminary and permanent relief) when appropriate. In any arbitration proceedings hereunder, (a) all testimony of witnesses shall be taken under oath; (b) discovery will be allowed under the provisions of Section 1283.05 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as presently in force, which are incorporated herein; and (c) upon conclusion of any arbitration, the arbitrators shall render findings of fact and conclusions of law in a written opinion setting forth the basis and reasons for any decision reached and deliver such documents to each party to this Agreement along with a signed copy of the award in accordance with Section 1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Each party agrees that the arbitration provisions of this Agreement are its exclusive remedy and expressly waives any right to seek redress in another forum. Each party shall bear the fees of the arbitrator appointed by it, and the fees of the neutral arbitrators shall be borne equally by each party during the arbitration, but the fees of all arbitrators shall be borne by the losing party.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Technology License Agreement (International Remote Imaging Systems Inc /De/), Research and Development Agreement (International Remote Imaging Systems Inc /De/)

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Arbitration as Exclusive Remedy. Except Subject to the proviso in Section 7.1 (Indemnification of IRIS) and except for actions seeking injunctive relief, which may be brought before any court having jurisdiction, any claim arising out of or relating to (i) this Agreement, including, but not limited to, its validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach, or (ii) the relationship between the parties (including its commencement and termination) whether based on breach of covenant, breach of an implied covenant or intentional infliction of emotional distress or other theories, which are not settled by agreement between the parties, shall be settled by arbitration conducted exclusively in Los Angeles, California before a board of three arbitrators, one selected by each party, and the third by the two persons so selected, all in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") then in effect. The notice of intent to arbitrate shall name one arbitrator, and the party(ies) receiving the notice shall name the second arbitrator within 15 days or the moving party may select the second arbitrator from a list supplied by the AAA. In the event that these two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator within 15 days, then the third arbitrator shall be selected from the list provided by the AAA with the parties striking names in order with the party striking first to be determined by the flip of a coin. The parties hereby (i) consent to the in personam jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California for purposes of confirming any such award and entering judgment thereon; (ii) agree to use their best efforts to keep all matters relating to any arbitration hereunder confidential; and (iii) agree that the arbitrators may not assess any remedy other than the awarding of actual damages suffered and/or an injunctive order (including temporary, preliminary and permanent relief) when appropriate. In any arbitration proceedings hereunder, (a) all testimony of witnesses shall be taken under oath; (b) discovery will be allowed under the provisions of Section 1283.05 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as presently in force, which are incorporated herein; and (c) upon conclusion of any arbitration, the arbitrators shall render findings of fact and conclusions of law in a written opinion setting forth the basis and reasons for any decision reached and deliver such documents to each party to this Agreement along with a signed copy of the award in accordance with Section 1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure; and (d) the rules of evidence as then applicable to civil actions under California law shall be applied in the arbitration. Each party agrees that the arbitration provisions of this Agreement are its exclusive remedy and expressly waives any right to seek redress in another forum. Each party shall bear the fees of the arbitrator appointed by it, and the fees of the neutral arbitrators shall be borne equally by each party during the arbitration, but the fees of all arbitrators shall be borne by the losing party.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (International Remote Imaging Systems Inc /De/)

Arbitration as Exclusive Remedy. Except for actions seeking injunctive relief, which may be brought before any court having jurisdiction, any claim arising out of or relating to (i) this Agreement, including, but not limited to, including its validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach, or (ii) the relationship between the parties (including its commencement and termination) whether based on breach of covenant, breach of an implied covenant or intentional infliction of emotional distress or other tort of contract theories, which are not settled by agreement between the parties, shall be settled by arbitration in Los Angeles, California before a board of three arbitrators, one selected by each party, and the third by the two persons so selected, all single arbitrator in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association JAMS/Endispute ("AAA"“JAMS”) then in effect. The notice of intent to arbitrate shall name one arbitrator, and the party(ies) receiving the notice shall name the second arbitrator within 15 days or the moving party may select the second arbitrator from a list supplied by the AAA. In the event that these two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator within 15 days, then the third arbitrator shall be selected from the list provided by the AAA with the parties striking names in order with the party striking first to be determined by the flip of a coin. The parties hereby (i) consent to the in personam jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California for purposes of confirming any such award and entering judgment thereon; and (ii) agree to use their best efforts to keep all matters relating to any arbitration hereunder confidential; and (iii) agree that the arbitrators may not assess any remedy other than the awarding of actual damages suffered and/or an injunctive order (including temporary, preliminary and permanent relief) when appropriate. In any arbitration proceedings hereunder, (a) all testimony of witnesses shall be taken under oath; (b) discovery will be allowed under the provisions of Section 1283.05 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as presently in force, which are incorporated herein; and (c) upon conclusion of any arbitration, the arbitrators shall render findings of fact and conclusions of law in a written opinion setting forth the basis and reasons for any decision reached and deliver such documents to each party to this Agreement along with a signed copy of the award in accordance with Section 1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Each party agrees that the arbitration provisions of this Agreement are its exclusive remedy and expressly waives any right to seek redress in another forum. Each During any arbitration, each party shall bear the fees of the arbitrator appointed by it, and the fees of the neutral arbitrators shall be borne equally by each party during the arbitration, but the fees of all arbitrators the arbitrator shall be borne by the losing party.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Arrowhead Research Corp)

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Arbitration as Exclusive Remedy. Except for actions seeking injunctive relief, which may be brought before any court having jurisdiction, any claim arising out of or relating to (i) this AgreementGuaranty, including, but not limited to, including its validity, interpretation, enforceability or breach, or (ii) the relationship between the parties (including its commencement and termination) whether based on breach of covenant, breach of an implied covenant or intentional infliction of emotional distress or other tort of contract theories, which are not settled by agreement between the parties, shall be settled by arbitration in Los Angeles, California before a board of three arbitrators, one selected by each party, and the third by the two persons so selected, all single arbitrator in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association JAMS/Endispute ("AAA"“JAMS”) then in effect. The notice of intent to arbitrate shall name one arbitrator, and the party(ies) receiving the notice shall name the second arbitrator within 15 days or the moving party may select the second arbitrator from a list supplied by the AAA. In the event that these two arbitrators cannot agree upon a third arbitrator within 15 days, then the third arbitrator shall be selected from the list provided by the AAA with the parties striking names in order with the party striking first to be determined by the flip of a coin. The parties hereby (i) consent to the in personam jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of California for purposes of confirming any such award and entering judgment thereon; and (ii) agree to use their best efforts to keep all matters relating to any arbitration hereunder confidential; and (iii) agree that the arbitrators may not assess any remedy other than the awarding of actual damages suffered and/or an injunctive order (including temporary, preliminary and permanent relief) when appropriate. In any arbitration proceedings hereunder, (a) all testimony of witnesses shall be taken under oath; (b) discovery will be allowed under the provisions of Section 1283.05 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, as presently in force, which are incorporated herein; and (c) upon conclusion of any arbitration, the arbitrators shall render findings of fact and conclusions of law in a written opinion setting forth the basis and reasons for any decision reached and deliver such documents to each party to this Agreement Guaranty along with a signed copy of the award in accordance with Section 1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Each party agrees that that, except as otherwise set forth herein, the arbitration provisions of this Agreement Guaranty are its exclusive remedy and expressly waives any right to seek redress in another forum. Each party shall bear the fees of the arbitrator appointed by it, and the The fees of the neutral arbitrators arbitrator shall be borne equally by each party during the arbitration, but the fees of all arbitrators the neutral arbitrator shall be borne by the losing party.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Guaranty (WPT Enterprises Inc)

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