Legal Docket

LEGAL DOCKET

This Legal Docket Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with address: (Client), and Legal Representative / Firm Name: with address: (Firm). Case Title: Case Number: Court:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has retained Firm to provide docketing, calendaring, and case-administration services in connection with the Action described above and related proceedings; and

WHEREAS, Firm possesses the personnel, systems, and experience to perform accurate docket maintenance, monitor procedural and statutory deadlines, and to prepare filings or notices as directed; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective obligations, fees, records and notice procedures with respect to the docketing services to be provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Action" means the litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding identified in the introductory paragraph and any related appeals or ancillary proceedings. 1.2 "Docketing Services" means the calendar and docket maintenance, deadline monitoring, preparation of docket entries and event logs, preparation and submission of routine notices and filings to the extent authorized by Client, and related administrative tasks described in Section 2. 1.3 "Confidential Information" means non-public information exchanged between the parties in connection with the Agreement, including privileged communications, case strategies, and client records.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Firm shall provide the following Docketing Services: maintain an accurate electronic and/or physical docket ledger; enter and track all court-imposed and contractually mandated deadlines; prepare docket entries for filings, appearances, hearings, deadlines and judgments; generate calendar notices and periodic status reports; and, if authorized in writing by Client, prepare and file routine administrative papers required for docket maintenance.

3. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Client shall provide Firm with all documents, information, and authorizations needed to perform the Docketing Services in a timely manner. Client acknowledges that Firm's performance depends on receipt of complete and accurate information.

4. TERM; TERMINATION

4.1 Term. This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the conclusion of the Action, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

4.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered not less than days prior to termination. Termination shall not affect accrued obligations, including fees due for services performed through the termination date.

5. FEES AND BILLING

5.1 Fees. Client shall pay Firm for Docketing Services at the hourly rate or fixed fee set forth below. Firm shall bill for reasonable time spent and for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the Services.

5.2 Invoicing and Payment. Firm shall render invoices at the agreed frequency. Client shall pay undisputed amounts within 30 days of invoice. Overdue amounts shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Disputes regarding invoices must be submitted in writing within 15 days of receipt; failure to timely dispute shall constitute acceptance of the invoice.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY; PRIVILEGE

6.1 Confidentiality. Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information and shall not disclose such information except as necessary to perform obligations under this Agreement or where disclosure is required by law or court order, in which event the disclosing party shall provide prompt notice to the other to permit intervention or protective measures.

6.2 Privilege. The existence of this Agreement and communications concerning legal strategy are protected by attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine where applicable. Nothing in this Agreement waives or diminishes any such privilege.

7. RECORDS; RETENTION; ACCESS

7.1 Records. Firm shall maintain accurate docket logs, calendars, and records of actions taken on the Client's behalf. Such records shall be retained for a period of following conclusion of the Action, unless a different retention schedule is required by law.

7.2 Access and Transfer. Upon termination or request, Firm shall deliver or transmit to Client, at Client's expense, copies of docket records and related materials in Firm's custody within a commercially reasonable time.

8. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 Indemnification. Client shall indemnify and hold Firm harmless from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's breach of this Agreement, negligence in providing accurate information, or instructions that are unlawful or fraudulent.

8.2 Limitation of Liability. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages, and the aggregate liability of Firm for any claim arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid to Firm under this Agreement for the Services giving rise to the claim.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND DEADLINES

Firm will use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with applicable court rules, procedural deadlines, local filing requirements and electronic filing protocols. Client acknowledges that failure to provide timely information or approvals may affect Firm's ability to meet deadlines.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, certified mail (return receipt requested), or email when followed by a hard-copy delivery within two business days.

11. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

12. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction specified below without regard to choice-of-law principles.

12.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings.

12.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the parties' intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

13.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Firm may delegate docketing tasks to an affiliated service provider while remaining responsible for performance.

13.2 Audit. Upon reasonable notice, Client may inspect Firm's docket records relating to the Action during regular business hours; such inspection shall be conducted in a manner that protects confidential and privileged information.

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