Common use of Dealing with disputes Clause in Contracts

Dealing with disputes. Prior to commencing proceedings for a dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (“Dispute”): the party claiming that a Dispute has arisen must notify the other party (giving details of the Dispute); and within 10 business days after the receipt of a notice under clause 20.(a), senior executives of both parties must meet to attempt to resolve the Dispute through good faith negotiation for at least 30 days; and if the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(b), the parties must: refer the Dispute to mediation in accordance with the then current Resolution Institute Mediation Rules; cooperate to enable the mediator to mediate the Dispute within 30 days of the mediator’s appointment; and pay the fees of the mediator in equal proportion. If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(c), any party may, after giving written notice to the other party, commence legal proceedings. This clause 20. does not apply if either party commences legal proceedings for urgent interlocutory relief.

Dealing with disputes. Prior to commencing proceedings for a dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (“Dispute”): the party claiming that a Dispute has arisen must notify the other party (giving details of the Dispute); and within 10 business days after the receipt of a notice under clause 20.(a20.1.1(a), senior executives of both parties must meet to attempt to resolve the Dispute through good faith negotiation for at least 30 days; and if the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(b20.1.1(b), the parties must: refer the Dispute to mediation in accordance with the then current Resolution Institute Mediation Rules; cooperate to enable the mediator to mediate the Dispute within 30 days of the mediator’s appointment; and pay the fees of the mediator in equal proportion. If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(c20.1.1(c), any party may, after giving written notice to the other party, commence legal proceedings. This clause 20. 20 does not apply if either party commences legal proceedings for urgent interlocutory relief.

Dealing with disputes. Prior to commencing proceedings for a dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (“Dispute”): the party claiming that a Dispute has arisen must notify the other party (giving details of the Dispute); and within 10 business days after the receipt of a notice under clause 20.(a20.1.1.(a), senior executives of both parties must meet to attempt to resolve the Dispute through good faith negotiation for at least 30 days; and if the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(b20.1.1.(b), the parties must: refer the Dispute to mediation in accordance with the then current Resolution Institute Mediation Rules; cooperate to enable the mediator to mediate the Dispute within 30 days of the mediator’s appointment; and pay the fees of the mediator in equal proportion. If the parties are unable to resolve the Dispute under clause 20.(c20.1.1.(c), any party may, after giving written notice to the other party, commence legal proceedings. This clause 20. 20 does not apply if either party commences legal proceedings for urgent interlocutory relief.