Common use of Lawsuits; Settlements Clause in Contracts

Lawsuits; Settlements. (i) Commence a Legal Proceeding other than (1) for the routine collection of bills, (2) in such cases where it in good faith determines that failure to commence a Legal Proceeding would result in the material impairment of a valuable aspect of its business (provided that it consults with Acquiror prior to the filing of such a Legal Proceeding), or (3) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (ii) settle or agree to settle any pending or threatened Legal Proceeding other than any settlement solely involving payment of an amount less than $500,000, or (iii) grant a release of claims with respect to any claim having a value in excess of $500,000, provided that in the case of (ii) and (iii) Acquiror shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any request by the Company to take such actions;

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Varian Inc), Merger Agreement (Agilent Technologies Inc)