Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item
3. Legal Proceedings
From
time to time, we may be party to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We recognize
provisions for legal proceedings in our financial statements, in accordance with accounting rules, when we are advised by independent
outside counsel that (i) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and (ii) a reliable estimate
can be made of the amount of the obligation. The assessment of the likelihood of loss includes analysis by outside counsel of available
evidence, the applicable laws, available case law, recent court rulings and their relevance in the legal system. Our provisions for
probable losses arising from these matters are estimated and periodically adjusted by management. In making these adjustments our management
relies on the opinions of our external legal advisors. Management does not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding
against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial
condition.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
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