Common use of Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Appears in 1597 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

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Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

Appears in 1436 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles CountyGeneva, CaliforniaSwitzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles CountyGeneva, CaliforniaSwitzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Appears in 53 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances:“Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

Appears in 44 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles CountyGeneva, CaliforniaSwitzerland. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles CountyGeneva, CaliforniaSwitzerland; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Appears in 22 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising Claims between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will 15.3(b) shall be resolved through finally settled by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language in accordance with the Rules of Commercial Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitration shall be held in San Francisco, California and will occur shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators who are knowledgeable in Los Angeles County, Californiathe subject matter at issue in the dispute. Any arbitration One (1) arbitrator will be in front of a single arbitratorselected by Curis, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar dayarbitrator will be selected by Genentech, and the third arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement of the two (2) arbitrators selected by the Parties, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctionsif a Party fails to select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the request for arbitration, the hearing may arbitrator that was to be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon selected by such Party shall be appointed in accordance with the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one rules of the parties theretoAAA. The prevailing party in During the arbitration will period prior to the hearing, each Party shall have the right to recover its costs conduct up to two (2) depositions and reasonable attorneys’ feesto submit up to twenty (20) document requests to the other Party. The arbitrators may proceed to an award, notwithstanding the failure of either Party to participate in the proceedings. The arbitrators shall, within forty-five (45) calendar days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the arbitrator(saward is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrators shall be authorized to award compensatory damages, but shall NOT be authorized to (i) award non-economic or punitive damages (except to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement), or (ii) reform, modify or materially change this Agreement or any other agreements contemplated hereunder; provided, however, that the damage limitations described in part (i) of this sentence will not apply if such damages are statutorily imposed. The arbitrators also shall include in the awards. In the event be authorized to grant any temporary, preliminary or permanent equitable remedy or relief that the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly deem just and willfully in fundamental equitable and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 within the scope of this Agreement, ICANN may request including, without limitation, an injunction or order for specific performance. The award of the arbitrators shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Parties. Judgment on the award punitive rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having competent jurisdiction thereof, subject only to revocation on grounds of fraud or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations)clear bias on the part of the arbitrators. Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 15.3(b) to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreementcontrary, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also each Party shall have the right to institute judicial proceedings against the other Party or anyone acting by, through or under such other Party, in order to enforce the instituting Party’s rights hereunder through specific performance, injunction or similar equitable relief. This Section 15.3(b) shall not apply to any dispute, controversy or claim that concerns (A) the validity, enforceability or infringement of a judgment of such a court in patent, trademark or copyright; or (B) any court of competent jurisdictionantitrust, anti-monopoly or competition law or regulation, whether or not statutory.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: And License Agreement (Curis Inc), And License Agreement (Curis Inc), And License Agreement (Curis Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or Any dispute (except for (a) patent and trademark disputes described in connection Section 15.3 and (b) disputes within the decision making authority of the JDC as set forth in this Agreement) between the Parties that is not resolved by negotiation and/or escalation pursuant to Sections 15.1 shall, upon the submission of a written request by either Party to the other Party, be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in California, U.S., before one (1) neutral arbitrator, unless either Party promptly requests a three (3)-person panel of arbitrators, in which event the three arbitrators shall be used. Any arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except to the extent that such rules are inconsistent with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will and shall be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7language. In the case event of clauses arbitration by three arbitrators, each Party shall select a neutral arbitrator, and shall notify the other Party of its selection of such arbitrator within thirty (i), (ii30) or (iiidays after receipt by one Party of the other Party's written request for binding arbitration. The two arbitrators shall then mutually select a third neutral arbitrator in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each arbitrator shall be free of any subject matter conflict and conflict with a Party. The arbitrator(s) shall resolve the dispute in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators accordance with each party selecting one arbitrator this Agreement and the two selected arbitrators selecting substantive laws (without regard to conflict-of-law and choice-of-law principles thereof, and excluding the third arbitratorrules of procedure) of the State of California, U.S. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and shall be fully and irrevocably accepted by the Parties. In order The arbitrator(s) are empowered to expedite the arbitration award interim and limit its costfinal injunction and equitable relief but, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings are not empowered to award treble, punitive, exemplary or any other damages in conjunction with the arbitrationexcess of compensatory damages, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited each Party irrevocably waives any claim to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary recover such damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which final award of the arbitrator(s) shall include in be the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction sole and exclusive venue for such litigation will remedy of the Parties, and shall be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Parties agree that they shall share equally the cost of the arbitration filing and hearing fees, and the cost of the arbitrator(s). Each Party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and expert fees and all associated costs and expenses, provided that the arbitrator(s) may award attorneys' fees to the Party deemed by the arbitrator(s) to be the Party substantially prevailing in the proceeding.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: License Agreement (Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc), License Agreement (Altair Nanotechnologies Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising Claims between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will 15.3(b) shall be resolved through finally settled by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language in accordance with the Rules of Commercial Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitration shall be held in San Francisco, California and will occur shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators who are knowledgeable in Los Angeles County, Californiathe subject matter at issue in the dispute. Any arbitration One (1) arbitrator will be in front of a single arbitratorselected by Renovis, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar dayarbitrator will be selected by Genentech, and the third arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement of the two (2) arbitrators selected by the Parties, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctionsif a Party fails to select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the request for arbitration, the hearing may arbitrator that was to be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon selected by such Party shall be appointed in accordance with the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one rules of the parties theretoAAA. The prevailing party in During the arbitration will period prior to the hearing, each Party shall have the right to recover its costs conduct up to two (2) depositions and reasonable attorneys’ feesto submit up to twenty (20) document requests to the other Party. The arbitrators may proceed to an award, notwithstanding the failure of either Party to participate in the proceedings. The arbitrators shall, within forty-five (45) calendar days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the arbitrator(saward is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrators shall be authorized to award compensatory damages, but shall NOT be authorized to (i) award non-economic or punitive damages (except to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement), or (ii) reform, modify or materially change this Agreement or any other agreements contemplated hereunder; provided, however, that the damage limitations described in part (i) of this sentence will not apply if such damages are statutorily imposed. The arbitrators also shall include in the awards. In the event be authorized to grant any temporary, preliminary or permanent equitable remedy or relief that the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly deem just and willfully in fundamental equitable and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 within the scope of this Agreement, ICANN may request including, without limitation, an injunction or order for specific performance. The award of the arbitrators shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Parties. Judgment on the award punitive rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having competent jurisdiction thereof, subject only to revocation on grounds of fraud or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations)clear bias on the part of the arbitrators. Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 15.3(b) to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreementcontrary, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also each Party shall have the right to institute judicial proceedings against the other Party or anyone acting by, through or under such other Party, in order to enforce the instituting Party’s rights hereunder through specific performance, injunction or similar equitable relief. This Section 15.3(b) shall not apply to any dispute, controversy or claim that concerns (A) the validity, enforceability or infringement of a judgment of such a court in patent, trademark or copyright; or (B) any court of competent jurisdictionantitrust, anti-monopoly or competition law or regulation, whether or not statutory.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: And License Agreement (Renovis Inc), And License Agreement (Renovis Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances:“Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANNGeneva, Switzerland. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising If any legally actionable dispute arises under or in connection with this Agreement that are or otherwise which cannot resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through by mutual discussion between the parties hereto, then Xxxxxx Mac and the Executive each agree to resolve any and all such disputes by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules before a panel of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commercethree (3) arbitrators experienced in employment law. The Said arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the English language rules applicable to employment disputes of the Model Employment Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and will occur in Los Angeles County, Californiathe laws applicable to the claim. Any The parties shall have thirty (30) calendar days after notice of such arbitration will be in front has been given to attempt to agree on the selection of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front panel of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s(3) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awardsarbitrators. In the event the parties are unable to agree in such time, AAA will provide a list of twelve (12) available arbitrators determine and an arbitrator will be selected by each party from such twelve (12)-member panel provided by AAA. The two (2) arbitrators selected by the parties shall, in turn, select by agreement a third arbitrator from the AAA list. The arbitrators may permit reasonable discovery, including document requests, interrogatories and depositions, but in allowing discovery shall balance the policy favoring discovery against the policy of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., and the AAA Rules to facilitate cost-effective expeditious resolution of disputes. The parties agree that Registry Operator has been repeatedly this agreement to arbitrate includes any and willfully in fundamental and material breach all disputes that Xxxxxx Mac may have against the Executive, or that the Executive may have against Xxxxxx Mac and/or its affiliates and/or employees, arising out of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of relating to this Agreement, ICANN may the Executive’s employment or the Executive’s termination including, but not limited to, any claims of discrimination or harassment in violation of applicable law and any other aspect of the Executive’s compensation, employment or the Executive’s termination. The parties further agree that arbitration as provided for in this Section 10(b) is the exclusive, final and binding remedy for any such dispute and will be used instead of any court or agency action or action before any other tribunal, which is hereby expressly waived, except for any request the arbitrators award punitive by either party for temporary or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the preliminary injunctive relief pending arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15applicable law or for breaches by the Executive of his obligations under Sections 11, 12, 13, or 14. The Executive agrees that he will not join any class or other person in making a joint or class claim against Xxxxxx Mac and he hereby waives any right to do so. The parties agree that this Agreement is subject to the FAA and that this agreement to arbitrate shall be enforceable to the fullest extent allowed by the FAA. All rulings shall require concurrence of the majority of the panel. The final award shall be in writing with an explanation of the reasons for the award, signed by the arbitrators, and shall be rendered within 30 days of the completion of the hearing and promptly transmitted to the respective parties. Such award shall be binding and conclusive upon all parties hereto subject only to grounds permitted under the FAA for vacating, correcting, or modifying an award. The parties agree that (i) the arbitration provided for herein shall be conducted in the District of Columbia unless otherwise mutually agreed; (ii) each party shall bear the costs of its own attorneys and (iii) the parties shall share equally the cost of the arbitration. In the event of any litigation involving ICANN concerning conflict between the AAA Rules and the requirements of the FAA or this Agreement, jurisdiction the requirements of the FAA and exclusive venue this Agreement shall prevail. The parties agree that any final award or decision by the arbitral panel may be filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for enforcement and that it may be enforced by such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdictioncourt.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp), Employment Agreement (Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaCaliforniaGeneva, Switzerland. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaCaliforniaGeneva, Switzerland; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Registry Agreement, Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or (a) Except as provided in connection Article X, any Dispute shall be finally determined by arbitration in accordance with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules Commercial Arbitration Rules of the International Court American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect (the “Rules”), except as modified herein. If the amount in controversy is five million dollars ($5,000,000) or less (including all claims and counterclaims) there shall be one arbitrator who shall be agreed upon by the Parties within twenty (20) calendar days of Arbitration receipt by respondent(s) of a copy of the International Chamber of Commercedemand for arbitration. The arbitration will single arbitrator may not award an amount greater than five million dollars ($5,000,000) in value under any circumstances. If the amount in controversy is more than five million dollars ($5,000,000) (including all claims and counterclaims) there shall be conducted in the English language three neutral and will occur in Los Angeles Countyimpartial arbitrators, California. Any arbitration will one of whom shall be in front appointed by each of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damagesthe Reinsured, or operational sanctions, on the one hand and (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number Reinsurer, on the other hand, within thirty (30) calendar days of arbitratorsreceipt by respondent(s) of the demand for arbitration, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator, who shall chair the arbitral tribunal, shall be appointed by the Party appointed arbitrators within fifteen (15) calendar days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. In order to expedite If any arbitrator is not appointed within the time limit provided herein, such arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the listing, striking and ranking procedure in the Rules, with each Party being given a limited number of strikes, except for cause. Any arbitrator appointed by the AAA shall be a retired federal or state appellate court judge or a current or retired officer of an insurance company with no less than fifteen (15) years of experience in the property casualty insurance industry. The arbitration and limit its cost, hearing on the merits shall be commenced within ninety (90) calendar days of the appointment of the arbitrator(s) or as soon thereafter as practicable. In rendering an award, the arbitral tribunal shall establish page limits be required to follow the laws of the State of New York. The award shall be in writing and shall briefly state the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which it is based. The arbitrator(s) shall be permitted to award any relief permitted under New York law, including damages and any form of temporary or permanent injunctive relief, but shall not be permitted to award special, indirect, punitive or incidental damages or damages for lost profits or any other consequential damages or damages based on multiples or similar valuation techniques. The award shall be final and binding upon the parties’ filings in conjunction with Parties and shall be the arbitrationsole and exclusive remedy between the Parties regarding any claims, and should counterclaims, issues or accounting presented to the arbitrator(s). Judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over any Party or any of its assets. Any costs or fees (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) determine that a hearing is necessary, incident to enforcing the hearing award shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in charged against the Party or Parties resisting such enforcement. Arbitrability of any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may and all disputes shall be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered decided by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards). In the event of any inconsistency between the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly Rules and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 the provisions of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; howeverArticle XI, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment provisions of such a court in any court of competent jurisdictionthis Article XI shall control.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Trust Agreement (Cna Financial Corp), Trust Agreement (Cna Financial Corp)

Arbitration. Disputes Any claim, dispute, or controversy of any nature arising under out of or in connection with relating to this Agreement, including, without limitation, any Action or claim based on tort, contract or statute, or concerning the interpretation, effect, termination, validity, performance and/or breach of this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1(each, including requests for specific performance, will a “Dispute”) between the parties shall be resolved through finally settled by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles Countyaccordance with the Rules of Commercial Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). The arbitration shall be held in Irvine, California, if initiated by Seller, and shall be held in Princeton, New Jersey, if initiated by Purchaser. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the parties agree in writing Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7omitted portions. In Unless otherwise agreed to by the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentenceparties, the arbitration shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators who are knowledgeable in the subject matter at issue in the dispute. One (1) arbitrator will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its costby Seller, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar dayarbitrator will be selected by Purchaser, and the third arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement of the two (2) arbitrators selected by the parties, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctionsif a party fails to select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the request for arbitration, the hearing may arbitrator that was to be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon selected by such party shall be appointed in accordance with the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one rules of the parties theretoAAA. The prevailing During the period prior to the hearing, each party in the arbitration will shall have the right to recover its costs conduct up to two (2) depositions and reasonable attorneys’ feesto submit up to twenty (20) document requests to the other party. The arbitrators may proceed to an award, notwithstanding the failure of either party to participate in the proceedings. The arbitrators shall, within forty-five (45) calendar days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the arbitrator(saward is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrators shall be authorized to award compensatory damages, but shall NOT be authorized to (i) award non-economic or punitive damages (except to the extent expressly permitted by this Agreement), or (ii) reform, modify or materially change this Agreement or any other agreements contemplated hereunder; provided, however, that the damage limitations described in part (i) of this sentence will not apply if such damages are statutorily imposed. The arbitrators also shall include in the awards. In the event be authorized to grant any temporary, preliminary or permanent equitable remedy or relief that the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly deem just and willfully in fundamental equitable and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 within the scope of this Agreement, ICANN may request including, without limitation, an injunction or order for specific performance. The award of the arbitrators shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the parties. Judgment on the award punitive rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having competent jurisdiction thereof, subject only to revocation on grounds of fraud or exemplary damagesclear bias on the part of the arbitrators. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 10.1 to the contrary, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to institute judicial proceedings against the other party or anyone acting by, through or under such other party, in order to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdictionthe instituting party’s rights hereunder through specific performance, injunction or similar equitable relief.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under (a) Upon the issuance of any Challenge Notice (as defined in the Escrow Agreement) by Lender or Hold Notice (as defined in connection with the Escrow Agreement) by the Company, either of the Parties may provide a written demand for arbitration of the dispute pursuant to this Agreement Section 8.04 to the other (an “Arbitration Demand”). If an Arbitration Demand is made, the Parties agree that all claims and disputes that are not resolved pursuant related to Section 5.1any Challenge Notice or Hold Notice shall be determined by binding and non-appealable arbitration before a single arbitrator in New York, including requests for specific performanceNew York, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Federal Arbitration of the International Chamber of CommerceAct, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitrationtake place at, and should only be administered by, AAA. Following the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 execution of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damagesParties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to appoint the single arbitrator, or operational sanctions as well as an alternate arbitrator (including without limitation the “Alternate Arbitrator”) to be used if the first arbitrator is unavailable at the time of an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant Arbitration Demand, prior to the Effective Time. Any arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required shall apply the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles of conflict of Laws. An award of arbitration may be confirmed by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.. The single arbitrator selected shall serve as a neutral, independent, and impartial arbitrator. The Parties expressly waive any right to appeal, and agree not to object to, the arbitrator’s award and/or entry of that award by any court of competent jurisdiction including, without limitation, in the State of Delaware. If the previously appointed arbitrator or Alternate Arbitrator is not available at the time of the Arbitration Demand, then AAA will have five (5) Business Days to select the single arbitrator. No discovery shall be allowed in the arbitration. The following time limits are to apply to any arbitration, provided that, if the Arbitrator (solely due to the Arbitrator’s schedule and not due to any actions or omissions of the Parties) is unable to complete the steps set forth below on the time frames specified below, then the Parties shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the arbitration to take place as promptly as possible thereafter:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (RMG Networks Holding Corp)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the either case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iiiii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) an additional calendar day number of days if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties theretoparties. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) * Final text will be posted on ICANN website; agreement reference to be replaced by hyperlink. shall include in the awards. In any proceeding, ICANN may request the appointed arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations) in the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators. In either case of clauses (i) or (ii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for an additional number of days if agreed upon by the parties. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In any proceeding, ICANN may request the appointed arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations) in the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless an another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the either case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iiiii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators. In either case of clauses (i) or (ii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the * Final text will be posted on ICANN website; agreement reference to be replaced by hyperlink. arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless an another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

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Samples: Registry Agreement

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Arbitration. Disputes All disputes arising under out of or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant related to the rules of Purchase Agreement shall be finally settled by arbitration in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong International Court of Arbitration of Centre (“HKIAC”) by three (3) arbitrators with the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (iclaimant(s), (ii) or (iii) in on the preceding sentenceone hand, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting respondent(s), on the third arbitrator. In order other hand, each being entitled to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to designate one (1) calendar dayarbitrator, provided that while the third arbitrator will be selected by agreement between the two designated arbitrators; provided, however, in the event any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damagesParty fails to appoint an arbitrator within twenty (20) Business Days of receipt of a written notice requesting arbitration, or operational sanctionsif the two arbitrators cannot reach an agreement with respect to the third arbitrator on or prior to 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time) on the twentieth (20th) Business Day following the appointment of the first two arbitrators, the hearing may appointment of such arbitrator shall be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon made by the parties HKIAC pursuant to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules and the Procedures for Administration of International Arbitration of the HKIAC. The nationality of the presiding arbitrator shall not be same as either the applicant or ordered the respondent. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitrator(s) shall award to the prevailing party, if any, as determined by the arbitrator(s) based on ), its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one costs of the parties theretoarbitration. Judgment on any arbitral award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The prevailing Parties shall keep confidential: (i) the fact that any arbitration occurred; (ii) any awards awarded in the arbitration; (iii) all materials used, or created for use in the arbitration; and (iv) all other documents produced by another party in the arbitration will and not otherwise in the public domain, except, with respect to each of the foregoing, to the extent that disclosure may be legally required (including to protect or pursue a legal right) or necessary to enforce or challenge an arbitration award before a court or other judicial authority. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party shall have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received seek temporary relief from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction, and this shall not be deemed or construed as incompatible with, or operate as a waiver of, the foregoing agreement to arbitrate.

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Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Match Group, Inc.)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the either case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iiiii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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Samples: Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the either case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iiiii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three * Final text will be posted on ICANN website; agreement reference to be replaced by hyperlink. arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one anone (1) additional calendar number of dayscalendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In any proceeding, ICANN may request the appointed arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations) in the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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Samples: Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the either case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iiiii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, or (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators. In either case of clauses (i) or (ii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless an another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

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Samples: Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes Any controversy, claim or dispute arising under out of or in connection with relating ----------- to this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will shall be resolved through settled by binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the then prevailing commercial arbitration rules of JAMS/Endispute ("JAMS"), with the following exceptions if in conflict: (a) one arbitrator shall be chosen by JAMS; (b) each party to the arbitration will pay its pro rata share of the expenses and fees of the arbitrator, together with other expenses of the arbitration incurred or approved by the arbitrator; and (c) arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party if written notice (pursuant to the JAMS' rules and regulations) of the International Court proceedings has been given to such party. The parties agree to abide by all decisions and awards rendered in such proceedings. Such decisions and awards rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof as a basis of Arbitration judgment and of the International Chamber issuance of Commerceexecution for its collection. All such controversies, claims or disputes shall be settled in this manner in lieu of any action at law or equity; [provided however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding the bringing an action for injunctive relief or other equitable relief]. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will not have the right to recover its costs award punitive damages or speculative damages to either party and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which shall not have the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of power to amend this Agreement. The arbitrator shall be required to follow applicable law. Signed this ______ day of ___________________, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages2000. Kaire Holdings, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this AgreementInc. -------------------- By: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx ___________________________________ Stason USA, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.Inc.

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Samples: Final Agreement (Kaire Holdings Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the ofthe International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

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Samples: Registry Agreement

Arbitration. Disputes After the Effective Time, except with respect to an action seeking specific performance or another equitable remedy, any dispute relating to or arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 out of this Agreement, ICANN may request or to a breach of this Agreement, arising among the arbitrators award punitive parties or exemplary damagestheir successors, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the be settled by arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). In The arbitration proceeding, including the rendering of an award, shall take place in Boston, Massachusetts and be administered by the AAA. The parties agree to act in good faith to mutually select an arbitrator. If within forty-five (45) days after submission of any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; howeverdispute to arbitration, the parties will also have cannot mutually agree on one arbitrator, the right parties shall each select one arbitrator, and the two arbitrators so selected shall select a third arbitrator, who shall be the sole arbitrator to enforce a hear the dispute. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties hereto or their successors and any judgment of rendered by such a court in arbitrator may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.. Each Party shall bear its own expenses in connection with such arbitration unless (a) otherwise ordered by the arbitrator or (b) the arbitration relates to a claim for indemnification under Sections 8.2 or 8.5 and (i) the arbitrator decides that the Indemnified Party seeking indemnification is entitled to less than one-half of the amount of the Loss sought at the time the matter was submitted to arbitration, in which case, the Indemnified Party shall pay its own expenses, the fee of each arbitrator, the administrative fee of the AAA, and the reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party in, and to prepare for, the arbitration or (ii) the arbitrator decides that the Indemnified Party seeking indemnification is entitled to one-half or more of the amount of the Loss sought at the time the matter was submitted to arbitration, in which case, the Indemnifying Party shall pay its own expenses, the fee of each arbitrator, the administrative fee of the AAA, and the reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party in, and to prepare for, the arbitration, and, in the case of (ii), (A) if the Indemnified Party is a Buyer Indemnified Person, all such expenses, fees and costs shall be deemed Losses for purposes of Section 8.2 and (B) if the Indemnified Party is a Company Stockholder then all such expenses, fees and costs shall be deemed losses for purposes of Section 8.5. [End of Agreement except for signature page]

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Net Perceptions Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes Except for any claims seeking injunctive relief and as set forth below, any claim, dispute or controversy arising under out of or in connection with or relating to this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1or the breach or alleged breach hereof (including, including requests for specific performancewithout limitation, any disputes over indemnification herein) will be resolved through submitted by the parties to binding arbitration conducted pursuant to by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), under the commercial rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commercethen in effect for AAA, except as provided herein. All proceedings will be held in Xxxxxxxxxx County, Maryland. The arbitration will be conducted heard by one or more neutral arbitrators chosen in accordance with the AAA rules, one of whom will be an attorney with preferably no fewer than ten years of practical experience in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, Californiarelevant field of the dispute. Any The arbitration proceedings will be governed by United States Federal Arbitration law and by the AAA rules without reference to state arbitration law pursuant to Section 11.2(a) or arbitration laws in front England and Wales pursuant to Section 11.2(b), as applicable. The award rendered by the arbitrators will include costs of arbitration, reasonable attorneys' fees and reasonable costs for expert and other witnesses (and such amounts shall be excluded from the limitation of liability set forth in Section 9.1), and judgment on such award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof; provided, however, that nothing in this Section will be deemed as preventing a single arbitratorparty from seeking relief from the courts as necessary to protect its name, unless trademarks, proprietary information, trade secrets, know how, copyrights or patents. The party submitting such dispute will request the AAA to (a) allow for the parties to request reasonable production of documents pursuant to the rules then in effect under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures (without reference to the local rules of any court) and (b) require the testimony to be transcribed. Each party retains the right to seek judicial assistance: (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctionsto compel arbitration, (ii) to enforce the parties agree in writing to a greater number award of arbitratorsthe arbitrator(s), or (iii) at any time before the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In qualification and appointment of the case of clauses (iarbitrator(s), (ii) for temporary, interim or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front provisional equitable remedies and to service of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitrator. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that process in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damagessuch action by registered mail, return receipt requested, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered any other means provided by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from the other party pursuant to the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdictionlaw.

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Samples: engaged-md.com

Arbitration. Disputes (a) All disputes arising between The Wistar Institute and Apollon under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1, including requests for specific performance, will shall be resolved through binding settled by arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, Californiaaccordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"). Any The arbitration will shall be in front conducted by one arbitrator chosen by mutual agreement of a single the parties. If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with they shall each party selecting pick one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the shall choose a third arbitrator. In order to expedite The parties will cooperate with each other in causing the arbitration to be held in as efficient and limit its costexpeditious a manner as practicable. Any arbitration proceeding instituted by either party under this Agreement shall be brought in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (b) Any award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for be final and binding upon the parties’ filings in conjunction with parties hereto. Judgment upon the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall award may be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that entered in any court of record of competent jurisdiction. Each party shall pay its own expenses of arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, and the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request expenses of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in be equally shared unless the awards. In arbitrator(s) assesses as part of his, her or their award all or any part of the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach arbitration expenses of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreement, ICANN may request the arbitrators award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions one party (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right reasonable attorney's fees) against the other party. (c) Apollon and The Wistar Institute each irrevocably and unconditionally consents to sell new registrations)the jurisdiction of any such proceeding and waives any objection that it may have to personal jurisdiction or the laying of venue of any such proceeding. (d) For a period not to exceed twenty (20) days after the receipt by the parties and arbitrators of the statement of defense or any reply statement of defense, there shall be limited discovery, upon request of either party. Each party shall treat information received from be entitled to one or more requests for relevant documents and records. Upon such request the other party pursuant shall produce such requested documents or records within five (5) days, unless the arbitrators decide, upon motion of the parties, that the request is too burdensome to produce within such time period, in which case the arbitration that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Section 7.15) as Confidential Information of arbitrators shall set a time period in which such other party in accordance with Section 7.15documents or records must be produced. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.11.2

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: License Agreement (Apollon Inc)

Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement that are not resolved pursuant to Section 5.1Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of CommerceCommerce (“ICC”). The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and will occur in Los Angeles County, California. Any arbitration will be in front of a single arbitrator, arbitrator (unless (i) ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, (ii) the parties agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators) and will occur in Los Angeles County, or (iii) the dispute arises under Section 7.6 or 7.7. In the case of clauses (i)California, (ii) or (iii) in the preceding sentence, the arbitration will be in front of three arbitrators with each party selecting one arbitrator and the two selected arbitrators selecting the third arbitratorUSA. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator(s) arbitrator determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one (1) calendar day, provided that in any arbitration in which ICANN is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions, the hearing may be extended for one (1) additional calendar day if agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the arbitrator(s) based on the arbitrator(s) independent determination or the reasonable request of one of the parties thereto. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in the its awards. In the event the arbitrators determine that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 or Section 5.4 of this Agreementany proceeding, ICANN may request the arbitrators appointed arbitrator(s) award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations). Each party shall treat information received from ) in the other party pursuant to event the arbitration arbitrator(s) determines that is appropriately marked as confidential (as required by Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 and Section 7.15) as Confidential Information 5.4 of such other party in accordance with Section 7.15this Agreement. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Los Angeles County, California, USA; however, the parties will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction. [Alternative Section 5.2 Arbitration text for intergovernmental organizations or governmental entities or other special circumstances: “ Arbitration. Disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement, including requests for specific performance, will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”). The arbitration will be conducted in the English language in front of a single arbitrator (unless the parties shall agree in writing to a greater number of arbitrators) and will occur in Geneva, Switzerland, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN. In order to expedite the arbitration and limit its cost, the arbitrator(s) shall establish page limits for the parties’ filings in conjunction with the arbitration, and should the arbitrator determine that a hearing is necessary, the hearing shall be limited to one day. The prevailing party in the arbitration will have the right to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, which the arbitrator(s) shall include in its awards. In any proceeding, ICANN may request the appointed arbitrator(s) award punitive or exemplary damages, or operational sanctions (including without limitation an order temporarily restricting Registry Operator’s right to sell new registrations) in the event the arbitrator(s) determines that Registry Operator has been repeatedly and willfully in fundamental and material breach of its obligations set forth in Article 2, Article 6 and Section 5.4 of this Agreement. In any litigation involving ICANN concerning this Agreement, jurisdiction and exclusive venue for such litigation will be in a court located in Geneva, Switzerland, unless an another location is mutually agreed upon by Registry Operator and ICANN; however, the parties * Final text will be posted on ICANN website; agreement reference to be replaced by hyperlink. will also have the right to enforce a judgment of such a court in any court of competent jurisdiction.”]

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Registry Agreement

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