Common use of Non-Cooperation Clause in Contracts

Non-Cooperation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Employee will not cooperate with, or assist, any person or entity in any complaint, claim or action filed with any federal, state or local court or governmental agency, or any demand for arbitration asserted, against the Company (collectively, the “Legal Proceedings”). The Employee agrees not to discuss, comment, give, or prepare, any writing involving any issue arising out of, or related to, any Legal Proceedings in which the Company is, or shall become, involved without first having been so authorized in writing by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or by virtue of process issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent the Employee from testifying or otherwise participating in any Legal Proceedings after the Employee has been served with either a subpoena or court order compelling the Employee’s participation. In the event that the Employee is issued process by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Employee agrees to notify immediately the Company and, if requested, to meet with the Company’s attorneys before discussing, testifying, commenting, giving or preparing any writing. This Section 6 does not apply to any Legal Proceedings in which the Employee is a party.