Common use of Covenant Not to Xxx Clause in Contracts

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 24 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/), Employment Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/), Employment Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/)

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Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims Release and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 aboveWaiver. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, Agreement or to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this AgreementADEA. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.), Employment Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.), Employment Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.)

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, evidence and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s 's suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of one hundred dollars ($100 100) of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (West Bancorporation Inc), Employment Agreement (West Bancorporation Inc), Employment Agreement (West Bancorporation Inc)

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims Release and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 aboveWaiver. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company Employer to enforce this Agreement, Release and Waiver or to challenge the validity of this Agreement Release and Waiver under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this AgreementADEA. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this AgreementRelease and Waiver, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this AgreementRelease and Waiver, the Company Employer can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this AgreementRelease and Waiver. In that event, the Company Employer shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Level One Bancorp Inc), Employment Agreement (Level One Bancorp Inc), Employment Agreement (Level One Bancorp Inc)

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, evidence and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of one hundred dollars ($100 100) of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (West Bancorporation Inc), Employment Agreement (West Bancorporation Inc)

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Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A "covenant not to xxx" is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s 's suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp), Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A “covenant not to xxx” is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, COBRA Payments and amounts obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the Option Acceleration, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments, COBRA Payments or Option Acceleration.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Release and Waiver (Medgenics, Inc.)

Covenant Not to Xxx. (a) A "covenant not to xxx" is a legal term that means Executive promises not to file a lawsuit in court. It is different from the release of claims and waiver of rights contained in Section 4 above. Besides waiving and releasing the claims covered by Section 4 above, Executive shall never xxx the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to xxx, Executive may bring a claim against the Company Bank to enforce this Agreement, to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or for any claim that arises after execution of this Agreement. If Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive shall be liable to them for their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs (including the costs of experts, evidence, and counsel) and other litigation costs incurred in defending against Executive’s 's suit. In addition, if Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company Bank can require Executive to return all but a sum of $100 of the Severance Payments, which sum is, by itself, adequate consideration for the promises and covenants in this Agreement. In that event, the Company Bank shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)

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