Common use of Covenant Not to ▇▇▇ Clause in Contracts

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 22 contracts

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, Executive may bring a claim against the Company Employer 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 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 Agreement. In that event, the Company Employer shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 13 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Bridgewater Bancshares Inc), Employment Agreement (Bridgewater Bancshares Inc), Employment Agreement (Bridgewater Bancshares Inc)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 11 contracts

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 4 contracts

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s 's agreement to withdraw, dismiss, dismiss or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 4 contracts

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. Executive may also file an administrative complaint or charge with a government agency, provided, however, that Executive shall not be entitled recover any monies from the Releasees as a result of filing such administrative complaint or charge. 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Employment Agreement (Context Therapeutics Inc.), Employment Agreement (Context Therapeutics Inc.), Employment Agreement (Context Therapeutics Inc.)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” is a legal term that means Executive Employee 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 Employee shall never ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, Executive Employee may bring a claim against the Company Employer 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 Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive Employee 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 ExecutiveEmployee’s suit. In addition, if Executive Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company Employer can require Executive Employee 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 Employer shall have no obligation to make any further Severance Payments. (b) If Executive Employee has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive Employee shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent ExecutiveEmployee’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Change in Control Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.), Employment Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, dismiss or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 2 contracts

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A "covenant not to ▇▇▇" is a legal term that means Executive Employee 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 Employee shall never ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, Executive Employee 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 Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive Employee 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 Employee's suit. In addition, if Executive Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company can require Executive Employee 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. (b) If Executive Employee has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive Employee shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s Employee's agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive is not waiving the right to report possible securities law violations to the Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies or the right to receive any resulting whistleblower awards. (c) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Transitional Employment Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

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

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” is a legal term that means the 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, the Executive shall never ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, the 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 the Executive sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the 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 the 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. (b) If the Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, the Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent the Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (County Bancorp, Inc.)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A "covenant not to ▇▇▇" 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s 's agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A "covenant not to ▇▇▇" 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s 's agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation. (c) Specifically excluded from this covenant not to ▇▇▇ are claims, suits, and other legal or regulatory action taken to obtain coverage pursuant to the indemnification provision in Section 21 of the Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.. A-3 1656301.v1

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Heritage Financial Corp /Wa/)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A “covenant not to ▇▇▇” is a legal term that means Executive Employee 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 Employee shall never ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the ReleaseRelease and Waiver. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, Executive . Employee may bring a claim against the Company Employer 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 Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, Executive Employee 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 ExecutiveEmployee’s suit. In addition, if Executive Employee sues any of the Releasees in violation of this Agreement, the Company Employer can require Executive Employee 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 Employer shall have no obligation to make any further farther Severance Payments. (b) If Executive Employee has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive Employee shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent ExecutiveEmployee’s agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employee Covenant Agreement (MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.)

Covenant Not to ▇▇▇. (a) A "covenant not to ▇▇▇" 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 ▇▇▇ the Releasees in any forum for any reason covered by the Release. Notwithstanding this covenant not to ▇▇▇, 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. (b) If Executive has previously filed any lawsuit against any of the Releasees, Executive shall immediately take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents to withdraw or dismiss such lawsuit to the extent Executive’s 's agreement to withdraw, dismiss, or not file a lawsuit would not be a violation of any applicable law or regulation. (c) Specifically excluded from this covenant not to ▇▇▇ are claims, suits, and other legal or regulatory action taken to obtain coverage pursuant to the indemnification provision in Section 21 of the Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Trinity Capital Corp)