Common use of Reviewing Party Clause in Contracts

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 24 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (3PAR Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (Comscore, Inc.), Alien Technology Corporation (Alien Technology Corp)

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Reviewing Party. Prior Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the obligations of the Company under Section 1(a) shall be subject to any Change in Control, the condition that the Reviewing Party (as described in Section 10(e) hereof) shall be not have determined (in a written opinion, in any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to case in which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Legal Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Section 1(e) hereof is involved) that Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall would not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The , and (ii) Indemnitee acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of the Company to make an advance payment of Expenses to Indemnitee pursuant to Section 2(a) (an “Expense Advance”) shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be so indemnified under applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to pay reimburse the reasonable fees Company) for all such amounts theretofore paid; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon. If there has not been a Change in Control (as defined in Section 10(c) hereof), the Reviewing Party shall be selected by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), and if there has been such a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Legal Counsel referred to in Section 1(e) hereof. If there has been no determination by the Reviewing Party or if the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee substantively would not be permitted to be indemnified in whole or in part under applicable law, Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual bases therefor, and the Company hereby consents to service of process and to indemnify fully appear in any such counsel against any proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss binding on the Company and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoIndemnitee.

Appears in 22 contracts

Samples: Board of Directors Agreement (Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.), Board of Directors Agreement (Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.), Board of Directors Agreement (Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the obligations of the Company under Section 1(a) shall be subject to any Change in Control, the condition that the Reviewing Party (as described in Section 10(e) hereof) shall be not have determined (in a written opinion, in any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to case in which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Legal Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or Section 10(d) hereof is involved) that the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall would not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law, and (ii) the Indemnitee acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of the Company to make an advance payment of Expenses to the Indemnitee pursuant to Section 2(a) (an “Expense Advance”) shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines that the Indemnitee would not be permitted to be so indemnified under applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to reimburse the Company) for all such amounts theretofore paid; provided, however, that if the Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that the Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Reviewing Party that the Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and the Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). The Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company agrees to pay for any Expense Advance shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon. If there has not been a Change in Control (as defined in Section 10(c) hereof), the reasonable fees Reviewing Party shall be selected by the Board of Directors, and if there has been such a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control that has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Legal Counsel referred to in Section 10(d) hereof. If there has been no determination by the Reviewing Party or if the Reviewing Party determines that the Indemnitee substantively would not be permitted to be indemnified in whole or in part under applicable law, the Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual bases therefor, and the Company hereby consents to service of process and to indemnify fully appear in any such counsel against any proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss binding on the Company and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoIndemnitee.

Appears in 13 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the obligations of the Company under Section l(a) shall be subject to any Change in Control, the condition that the Reviewing Party (as described in Section 10(e) hereof) shall be not have determined (in a written opinion, in any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to case in which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Legal Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Section 1(c) hereof is involved) that Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall would not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The , and (ii) the obligation of the Company to make an advance payment of Expenses to Indemnitee pursuant to Section 2(a) (an "Expense Advance") shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be so indemnified under applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to pay reimburse the reasonable fees Company) for all such amounts theretofore paid; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon. If there has not been a Change in Control (as defined in Section 10(c) hereof), the Reviewing Party shall be selected by the Board of Directors, and if there has been such a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Legal Counsel referred to in Section l(c) hereof. If there has been no determination by the Reviewing Party or if the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee substantively would not be permitted to be indemnified in whole or in part under applicable law, Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual bases therefor, and the Company hereby consents to service of process and to indemnify fully appear in any such counsel against any proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss binding on the Company and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoIndemnitee.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Senesco Technologies Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Senesco Technologies Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Senesco Technologies Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the obligations of the Company under Section 1(a) shall be subject to any Change in Control, the condition that the Reviewing Party (as described in Section 10(e) hereof) shall be not have determined (in a written opinion, in any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to case in which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Legal Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Section 1(e) hereof is involved) that Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall would not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The , and (ii) each Indemnitee acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of the Company to make an advance payment of Expenses to Indemnitee pursuant to Section 2(a) (an “Expense Advance”) shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be so indemnified under applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to pay reimburse the reasonable fees Company) for all such amounts theretofore paid; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon. If there has not been a Change in Control (as defined in Section 10(c) hereof), the Reviewing Party shall be selected by the Board of Directors, and if there has been such a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Legal Counsel referred to in Section 1(e) hereof. If there has been no determination by the Reviewing Party or if the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee substantively would not be permitted to be indemnified in whole or in part under applicable law, Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual bases therefor, and the Company hereby consents to service of process and to indemnify fully appear in any such counsel against any proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss binding on the Company and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoIndemnitee.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Shareholders Agreement (LDK Solar Co., Ltd.), Board of Directors Agreement (Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.), Board of Directors Agreement (Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the reviewing party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing PartyCounsel. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Corporation's articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Corporation shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which Corporation, the approval of whom shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed)withheld, and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Corporation or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five (5) years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Corporation or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such The counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Corporation and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Corporation agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (expenses, including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Psychiatric Solutions Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Psychiatric Solutions Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Psychiatric Solutions Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee lndemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation as amended or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Sino Clean Energy Inc), Indemnification Agreement (China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (Ever-Glory International Group, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws as now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (AutoGenomics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (AutoGenomics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (AutoGenomics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate company's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification mattersmatters ) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The the Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney's fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Micrel Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Micrel Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Micrel Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification mattersmatters ) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The the Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney's fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Texxon Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Texxon Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Texxon Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Fastclick Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Jamdat Mobile Inc), Indemnification Agreement (JDS Uniphase Corp /Ca/)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Clearsign Combustion Corp), Indemnification Agreement (Clearsign Combustion Corp), Consulting Agreement (Clearsign Combustion Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement (Ace LTD), Indemnification Agreement (ACE LTD), Indemnification Agreement (Ace LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Excaliber Enterprises, Ltd.), Indemnification Agreement (Excaliber Enterprises, Ltd.), Indemnification Agreement (Excaliber Enterprises, Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Xtent Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Xtent Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Biomira CORP)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Reviewing Party shall seek legal advice only from be Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five three years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Polycom Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Watchguard Technologies Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Polycom Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred refereed to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in of Control for which Independent Counsel shall become be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (SOCIAL REALITY, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (SOCIAL REALITY, Inc.), Executive Employment Agreement (SOCIAL REALITY, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, Control occurs the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person Person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person Person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to proceeding for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel Party shall be the Reviewing Party and Independent Counsel. On all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board who were directors immediately before such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under agreement, applicable law law, or the Company’s Certificate 's articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (Expenses, including attorneys’ attorney fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (American Pulp Exchange Inc), Indemnity Agreement (American Pulp Exchange Inc), Indemnity Agreement (American Pulp Exchange Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partyat issue; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control, in each case Control approved by a majority of Incumbent Directors) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Bye-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), who is experienced in matters of corporation law and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (China Yuchai International LTD), Indemnification Agreement (China Yuchai International LTD), Indemnification Agreement (China Yuchai International LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney's fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Directors and Officers Indemnification Agreement (Basic Care Networks Inc), Indemnification Agreement (American Pharmaceutical Partners Inc /Ca/), Indemnification Agreement (Agraquest Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that , in each case as appointed by the Board, or if all members of the Board are parties a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnificationsuch Proceeding, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall be a partner or shareholder (or other similar position) in a reputable law firm and shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Homeaway Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Upland Software, Inc.), Indemnification Agreement (Bazaarvoice Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partyat issue; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control, in each case Control approved by a majority of Incumbent Directors) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation Association or Bylaws Bye-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (China Yuchai International LTD), Form of Indemnification Agreement (China Yuchai International LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the reviewing party (the “Reviewing Party Party”) shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement to which Mallinckrodt plc or under any of its Affiliates is a party, Mallinckrodt plc’s Articles of Association or applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws law, in each case as now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Mallinckrodt plc shall seek legal advice only from independent counsel (“Independent Counsel Counsel”) selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company Mallinckrodt plc (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Mallinckrodt plc or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five yearsyears prior to such appointment. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Mallinckrodt plc or Indemnitee in an action action, suit, litigation, proceeding or arbitration to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company Mallinckrodt plc and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company In doing so, the Independent Counsel may consult with (and rely upon) counsel in any appropriate jurisdiction who would qualify as Independent Counsel (“Local Counsel”). Mallinckrodt plc agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and the Local Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel or the Local Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Deed of Indemnification (Mallinckrodt PLC), Deed of Indemnification (Mallinckrodt PLC)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification mattersmatters ) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (MATECH Corp.), Indemnification Agreement (Material Technologies Inc /Ca/)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney's fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Verio Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Digimarc Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Reviewing Party, if desired by Indemnitee, shall seek legal advice only from be Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five three years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Maxim Integrated Products Inc), Form of Indemnification Agreement (Therma Wave Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (DMRC Corp), Indemnification Agreement (Digimarc Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as amended or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Form of Indemnification Agreement (EastBridge Investment Group Corp), Indemnification Agreement (EastBridge Investment Group Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party --------------- shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Xoom Inc), Indemnification Agreement (Cybersource Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person Person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board board or any other person Person or body appointed by the Board board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing PartyCounsel. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the board who were directors immediately before the Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Corporation's articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Corporation shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which Corporation, the approval of whom shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed)withheld, and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Corporation or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Corporation or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such The counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Corporation and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Corporation agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (Expenses, including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Scoop Inc/De)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after . After a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of (a) the Board, acting by a member or members majority vote of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board directors who is are not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnificationProceeding, even though less than a quorum of the Board, (b) a committee of directors designated by a majority vote of the directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board, (c) if there are no such directors or, if such directors so direct, Independent Counsel, or (d) if so directed by the Board, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become stockholders of the Reviewing PartyCompany; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Osi Systems Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or or, to the extent permitted by law, any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after . After a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become be the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counselCounsel, among other things, shall render its provide a written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel the Independent Counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Pier 1 Imports Inc/De)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board in accordance with applicable law who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable EventsProceedings to which the Indemnitee is or was or becomes a party, witness or other participant, or to which Indemnitee is threatened to be made a party, witness, or other participant, by reason of (or arising in part out of) Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Alphabet Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the CompanyCorporation’s Certificate Article’s of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Corporation shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company Corporation (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Corporation or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Corporation or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company Corporation and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Corporation agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and in to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Form of Indemnification Agreement (Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any If there has not been a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall will be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed selected by the Board who is and approved by Agent (which approval will not a party be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned). If the Board chooses to utilize an Independent Legal Counsel as the Reviewing Party, the Independent Legal Counsel will be selected by the Board; provided that Agent may, within 10 days after written notice of such selection shall have been given, deliver to the particular Proceeding Company a written objection to such selection, but (a) only on the ground that the Independent Legal Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of Independent Legal Counsel, and (b) only if the objection sets forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected by the Board shall act as Independent Legal Counsel. If a written objection is made and substantiated, the Independent Legal Counsel selected by the Board may not serve as Independent Legal Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within 20 days after submission by Agent of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9 of this Agreement, no Independent Legal Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Agent may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by Agent to the Board’s selection of Independent Legal Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Legal Counsel of a person selected by the court or by such other person as the court shall designate, and the person with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if whom all members objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Legal Counsel under Section 9 of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after this Agreement. If there has been a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With Party with respect to all matters thereafter arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee Agent to indemnity payments and Expense Advances indemnification of Expenses under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now the Bylaws, each as may be amended or hereafter in effect relating restated from time to indemnification for Indemnifiable Eventstime, the Company shall seek legal advice only from or under any other applicable law, if desired by Agent, will be Independent Legal Counsel selected by Indemnitee Agent and approved by the Company (which approval shall will not be unreasonably withheld withheld, delayed or delayedconditioned), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counselIndependent Legal Counsel, among other things, shall will render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee Agent as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should Agent would be permitted entitled to be indemnified hereunder under applicable lawlaw and the Company agrees to abide by such opinion. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Legal Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses Expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the its engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be required to pay Expenses of more than one Independent Legal Counsel in connection with all matters concerning a single Agent [and any Associated Enterprise].

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Viking Therapeutics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred refereed to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in of Control for which Independent Counsel shall become be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE in an action to determine IndemniteeINDEMNITTEE’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee INDEMNITTEE should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Cambium Learning Group, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Nuvim Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Bye-Laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Assured Guaranty LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from independent counsel (“Independent Counsel Counsel”) selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto. Indemnitee shall cooperate with the Reviewing Party with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to the Reviewing Party upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any Expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the Reviewing Party making such determination shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby indemnifies Indemnitee against such Expenses.

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Samples: Officer Indemnification Agreement (Chubb LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Memorandum and Articles, now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, prevailing would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable lawlaw or the Memorandum and Articles. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ attorney’s fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (UTime LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or of members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render renew its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (ONCOSEC MEDICAL Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below herein shall become be the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below herein shall become be the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee under this Agreement, including rights to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate certificate of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. , and on other issues concerning the rights of Indemnitee under this Agreement, to the extent this Agreement states that those matters are to be reviewed by the Independent Counsel The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Rosetta Stone Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control(other than a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be approved by a majority of the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Bye-Laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In doing so, the Independent Counsel may consult with (and rely upon) counsel in any appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., Bermuda) who would qualify as Independent Counsel (“Local Counsel”). The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and the Local Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel or the Local Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Covidien Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Madge Networks Nv)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; , provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (eHealth, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any a Change in ControlControl of the Company or a Change in Control of a Subsidiary, the Person (the "Reviewing Party") who shall determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification in the first instance shall be (i) the Board acting by a majority vote of Disinterested Directors, whether or not such majority constitutes a quorum of the Board; (ii) a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of such directors, whether or not such majority constitutes a quorum; (iii) if there are no Disinterested Directors, or if the Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee or (iv) if so directed by the Board, by the stockholders of the Company. Except as may be required by any applicable Bank Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, if the Independent Counsel is the Reviewing Party, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by the Company and approved by Indemnitee (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company, the Subsidiary or Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within five (5) years prior to the date of selection of such Independent Counsel. The Independent Counsel shall not include any Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing any of the Company, such Subsidiary or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee's rights under this Agreement. Such Independent Counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and, unless prohibited by any applicable Banking Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, to Indemnitee, as to whether and to what extent Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In any event, Indemnitee shall be entitled to a copy of such written opinion. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such Independent Counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, losses and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of such Independent Counsel hereto. After a Change in Control of the Company or a Change in Control of a Subsidiary and except as may be required by any applicable Banking Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before from a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be of the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after Company or a Change in Control, Control of a Subsidiary (other than a Change in each case Control of the Company approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control of the Company) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's certificate of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws by-laws or a Subsidiary's constituent documents now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Company, such Subsidiary or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within five (5) years prior to the last five yearsdate of selection of such Independent Counsel. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either any of the Company Company, such Subsidiary or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counselIndependent Counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee and, unless prohibited by applicable Banking Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, to Indemnitee, as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In any event, Indemnitee shall be entitled to a copy of such written opinion. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel Independent Counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss losses, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of such Independent Counsel pursuant hereto. If, within twenty (20) calendar days after the later of submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 4(a) hereof and the final disposition of the Proceeding, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, unless prohibited by any applicable Banking Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or other court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by Indemnitee to the Company's selection of Independent Counsel or by Indemnitee to the Company's selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a Person selected by the court or by such other Person as the court shall designate, and the Person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the Person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 3(a) or (b) hereof, as the case may be. The Company shall pay any and all reasonable fees and expenses of Independent Counsel incurred by such Independent Counsel in connection with acting pursuant to Section 3(a) or (b) hereof, as the case may be, and the Company shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses incident to the procedures of this Section 3(c), regardless of the manner in which such Independent Counsel was selected or appointed. Any Independent Counsel, member of the Board or stockholder of the Company shall act reasonably and in good faith in making a determination regarding Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement. Any costs or expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the Person or Persons making such determination shall be borne by the Company irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification), and the Company hereby indemnifies Indemnitee and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. The Company acknowledges that a settlement or other disposition short of final judgment may be successful if it permits a party to avoid expense, delay, distraction, disruption and uncertainty. Except to the extent prohibited by any applicable Banking Regulations in a Bank Proceeding, in the event that any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is a party is resolved in any manner other than by adverse judgment against Indemnitee (including, without limitation, settlement of such Proceeding with or without payment of money or other consideration), it shall be presumed that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in such Proceeding. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence. The termination of any Proceeding, or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or any Subsidiary or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. The Company and each Subsidiary shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to this Section 3 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and the Company shall, and shall cause each Subsidiary to, stipulate in any such court that the Company and such Subsidiary is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (First Midwest Bancorp Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partyat issue; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Identifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee the Company and approved by the Company Indemnitee (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Directors and Officers Indemnification Agreement (Insight Enterprises Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party "REVIEWING PARTY" shall be any appropriate person Person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person Person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnificationwho were directors immediately before such Change in Control), the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below (as defined below) shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under agreement, applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last previous five years(5) years ("INDEPENDENT COUNSEL"). The Independent Counsel shall not include any person Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counselThe Independent Counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoCounsel.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Overland Data Inc)

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Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing PartyBoard; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors comprising the Board immediately prior to such Change of Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws By-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Destia Communications Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Bye-laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In doing so, the Independent Counsel may consult with (and rely upon) counsel in any appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., Bermuda) who would qualify as Independent Counsel (“Local Counsel”). The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and the Local Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel or the Local Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Tyco Electronics Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s ’ s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Amira Nature Foods Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board in accordance with applicable law who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws Amended and Restated By-Laws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable EventsProceedings to which the Indemnitee is or was or becomes a party, witness or other participant, or to which Indemnitee is threatened to be made a party, witness, or other participant, by reason of (or arising in part out of) Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Graftech International LTD)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Znomics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred refereed to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be become the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation Articles or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Consulting Agreement (Bright Mountain Media, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel Party shall be the Reviewing Party and Independent Counsel. On all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board who were directors immediately before such a Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement agreement, applicable law, or under applicable law Bancorp's articles of incorporation or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Bancorp shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company Bancorp (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Bancorp or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last previous five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Bancorp or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Bancorp and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Bancorp agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (Expenses, including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Form of Indemnification Agreement (GBB Capital I)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Photon Dynamics Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Organic Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the continuing directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Reviewing Party shall seek legal advice only from be Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable Delaware law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Informatica Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable 5 Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Emerald Deleware Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; , provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which 92687367_2 Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Agreement (eHealth, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Dolby Laboratories, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body appointed by the Board consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; , provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (eHealth, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change change in Controlcontrol, the Reviewing Party reviewing party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board board or any other person or body appointed by the Board board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to proceeding for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members after a change in control (other than a change in control approved by a majority of the Board are parties to directors of the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change board who were directors immediately before such change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case control) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances expense advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under agreement, applicable law law, or the Company’s Certificate 's articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Eventsindemnifiable events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last previous five years. The Independent Counsel independent counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoindependent counsel.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Overland Data Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; : after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement (Cylink Corp /Ca/)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Potential Change in Control or Change in Control, the Reviewing Party Party” shall be any appropriate person Person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person Person or body appointed by the Board in accordance with applicable law who is not a party to the particular Proceeding Claim with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnificationafter a Potential Change in Control or Change in Control, the an Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become be the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Potential Change in Control or a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be (other than as approved by a majority of the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Potential Change in Control or Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances Advancements under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for an Indemnifiable EventsEvent, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Devon Energy Corp/De)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In doing so, the Independent Counsel may consult with (and rely upon) counsel in any appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., _Switzerland) who would qualify as Independent Counsel ("Local Counsel"). The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and the Local Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel or the Local Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Tyco Electronics Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.. 406 5

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Madge Networks Nv)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after . After a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate 's Restated Articles of Incorporation or Amended Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Form of Indemnification Agreement (Covenant Transport Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body (as permitted under Delaware law) consisting of a member or members of the Board, including a committee of the Board designated by a majority of the Board, or any other person or body independent legal counsel appointed by the Board Board, in each case, who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after . After a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Bylaws or Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (PHX Minerals Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action a Proceeding to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages Expenses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (UTi WORLDWIDE INC)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel Party shall be the Reviewing Party and Independent Counsel. On all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board who were directors immediately before such a Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement agreement, applicable law, or under applicable law Bancorp’s articles of incorporation or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Bancorp shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company Bancorp (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Bancorp or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last previous five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Bancorp or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Bancorp and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Bancorp agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (Expenses, including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Greater Bay Bancorp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, Control occurs the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person Person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person Person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to proceeding for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel Party shall be the Reviewing Party and Independent Counsel. On all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board who were directors immediately before such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under agreement, applicable law law, or the Company’s Certificate articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (Expenses, including attorneys’ attorney fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnity Agreement (Penthouse International Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Association now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. In doing so, the Independent Counsel may consult with (and rely upon) counsel in any appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., _Switzerland) who would qualify as Independent Counsel (“Local Counsel”). The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and the Local Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel or the Local Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (TE Connectivity Ltd.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing PartyCounsel. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors of the board who were directors immediately before the Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances expense advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Corporation's certificate of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Corporation shall seek legal advice only from the Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which Corporation, the approval of whom shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed)withheld, and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Corporation or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Corporation or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such The counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Corporation and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Corporation agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (expenses, including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of the Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Parent Holding Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate certificate of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Rosetta Stone Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other Valentec Systems, Inc. — D&O Indemnification Letter March 2007 things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Valentec Systems, Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partyat issue; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Partybelow. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s 's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Company and reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including without limitation attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, loss and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Celerity Group Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing PartyCounsel. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the CompanyCorporation’s Certificate articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company Corporation shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which Corporation, the approval of whom shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed)withheld, and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company Corporation or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company Corporation or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such The counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company Corporation and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company Corporation agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (expenses, including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretounder this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Biomimetic Therapeutics, Inc.)

Reviewing Party. Prior to Before any Change change in Controlcontrol occurs, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to proceeding for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnificationafter a change in control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel reviewing party shall be the Reviewing Party and independent counsel. On all matters arising after a Change change in Control, control (other than a change in each case control approved by a majority of the directors of the Board who were directors immediately before such change in control) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances expense advances under this Agreement or Agreement, any other agreement or under agreement, applicable law law, or the Company’s Certificate 's articles of Incorporation incorporation or Bylaws bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Eventsindemnifiable events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel independent counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel independent counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s 's rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its a written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to on whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel independent counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (expenses, including attorneys’ attorney fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant heretoindependent counsel under this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Franklin Telecommunications Corp)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board Board, or any other person or body appointed by the Board Board, who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after . After a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control, in each case ) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Bylaws or Articles or Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Amended Indemnification Agreement (Panhandle Oil & Gas Inc)

Reviewing Party. Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before after a Change in Control for which Independent Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control, in each case concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or the Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Indemnification Agreement (Osi Systems Inc)

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