Dispute Discussion Sample Clauses

The Dispute Discussion clause establishes a process for the parties to engage in good faith discussions to resolve disagreements or disputes arising under the contract before pursuing formal legal remedies. Typically, this clause requires that representatives from each party meet or communicate within a specified timeframe to attempt to settle the issue informally, such as through meetings, calls, or written correspondence. Its core practical function is to encourage early, amicable resolution of conflicts, potentially saving time and costs associated with litigation or arbitration.
Dispute Discussion. In the event of a dispute between the Parties arising out of this Agreement, and as a condition precedent to any right of action, representatives of each Party shall meet (either in person or by telephone), within ten (10) days after receipt of a notice from either Party specifying the nature of the dispute, to review a Party’s claims for the basis of such dispute and attempt to resolve in good faith all such claims. Thereafter, if the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute within such time period, the matter shall be escalated to a Vice President (or a more senior officer) of each Party, who will meet, either in person or by telephone, within fifteen (15) days of such escalation. If the dispute remains unresolved after such escalation, then the Parties may proceed with all remedies available at law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a threatened, actual or claimed breach of the Confidential Information or intellectual property provisions hereunder, either Party may by-pass the provisions of this dispute discussion provision and immediately seek relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to stay any threatened or continued breach of the foregoing.
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Dispute Discussion. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be considered in person, or by telephone, by the appropriate Vice President of the Provider and Recipient, or any appropriate designees, within ten (10) business days after receipt of a notice from either party specifying the nature of the dispute. Thereafter, if the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within such time period, the parties shall escalate the dispute to the TSA Joint Management Board (“JMB”) Intercompany Monitoring and Services Agreement (US - FINAL) established by the parties as part of the Transaction pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement (“TSA”) to be entered into on or about the date hereof between the parties and/or their affiliates concerning certain transitional services to be provided by each party to this Agreement and their affiliates to the other party to this Agreement and/or their affiliates. Thereafter, if the parties remain unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of initial presentation, the parties may proceed with all remedies available at law or equity.
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Dispute Discussion. During the term of this Agreement, any disputes arising in relation to adjustment to technological change shall be discussed between the bargaining representatives of the two parties to this Collective Agreement.
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Related to Dispute Discussion

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.

  • Informal Discussions Before a written grievance is submitted, informal discussions will take place between the aggrieved party, the principal or supervisor and Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative. Through these discussions the parties will attempt to resolve the problem. Subd. 2. Level I: If the grievance is not resolved through informal discussions, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance in writing to the principal or supervisor. A copy of such written grievance must simultaneously be filed with Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will set a meeting date within five (5) days of receipt of the written grievance. The Director, Human Resources will give a written decision on the grievance to the parties involved within ten (10) days after the meeting. Subd. 3. Level II: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level I, the decision rendered may be appealed to the superintendent of schools, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level I. If a grievance is properly appealed to the superintendent, the superintendent or designee will set a time to meet regarding the grievance within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the meeting, the superintendent or designee will issue a decision in writing to the parties involved. Subd. 4. Level III: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level II, the decision rendered may be appealed to the School Board, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level II. If a grievance is properly appealed to the School Board, the School Board will set a time to hear the grievance within twenty (20) days after the receipt of the appeal. Within twenty (20) days after the meeting, the School Board will issue its decision in writing to the parties involved. At the option of the School Board, a committee or representative(s) of the School Board may be designated by the School Board to hear the appeal at this level and report its findings and recommendations to the School Board. The School Board will then render its decision.

  • Mutual Discussions The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and are prepared to discuss matters of common interest.

  • Informal Dispute Resolution (a) Prior to the initiation of formal dispute resolution procedures (i.e., arbitration), the Parties shall first attempt to resolve their dispute at the senior manager level. If that level of dispute resolution is not successful, the Parties shall proceed informally, as follows: (i) Upon the written request of either Party, each Party shall appoint a designated representative who does not otherwise devote substantially full time to performance under this Agreement, whose task it will be to meet for the purpose of endeavoring to resolve such dispute. (ii) The designated representatives shall meet as often as the Parties reasonably deem necessary in order to gather and furnish to the other all information with respect to the matter in issue that the Parties believe to be appropriate and germane in connection with its resolution. The representatives shall discuss the problem and attempt to resolve the dispute without the necessity of any formal proceeding. (iii) During the course of discussion, all reasonable requests made by one Party to another for non-privileged non-confidential information reasonably related to this Agreement shall be honored so that each of the Parties may be fully advised of the other's position. (iv) The specific format for the discussions shall be left to the discretion of the designated representatives. (b) Prior to instituting formal proceedings, the Parties will first have their chief executive officers meet to discuss the dispute. This requirement shall not delay the institution of formal proceedings past any statute of limitations expiration or for more than fifteen (15) days. (c) Subject to Subsection (b), formal proceedings for the resolution of a dispute may not be commenced until the earlier of: (i) The designated representatives concluding in good faith that amicable resolution through continued negotiation of the matter does not appear likely; or (ii) Thirty (30) days after the initial written request to appoint a designated representative pursuant to Subsection (a), above, (this period shall be deemed to run notwithstanding any claim that the process described in this Section 11.2 was not followed or completed). (d) This Section 11.2 shall not be construed to prevent a Party from instituting, and a Party is authorized to institute, formal proceedings earlier to avoid the expiration of any applicable limitations period, or to preserve a superior position with respect to other creditors or as provided in Section 11.6(a).

  • Settlement Discussions This Agreement is part of a proposed settlement of matters that could otherwise be the subject of litigation among the Parties hereto. Nothing herein shall be deemed an admission of any kind. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and any applicable state rules of evidence, this Agreement and all negotiations relating thereto shall not be admissible into evidence in any proceeding other than to prove the existence of this Agreement or in a proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement.