Penn Virginia Oil & Gas GP, LLC and Penn Virginia Oil & Gas L.P. v. Alfredo De La Garza, Individually and as Next Friend for I. D. L. G. and K. D. L. G., Minors, and John Paul Adame, Individually and A/N/F for C.A.A., J.P.A., Jr., and J.N.A.

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creates an entirely derivative cause of action for the beneficiaries of the Clerk
thus binding

I the beneficiaries (the parents and children of decedent) to an arbitration agreement executed by

I the decedent. /d. The Texas Supreme Court bas recognized six general theories that potentially

can bind a non-signatory to an arbitration agreement: (1) incorporation by reference; (2)

I assumption; (3) agency; (4) alter ego; (5) equitable estoppel; and (6} third-party beneficiary. ld

I (referencing In re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc., 166 S.W.3d 732, 739 (Tex. 2005)). The federal

common law also recognizes these theories to bind non-signatories to contracts as well. See

I Sherer v. Green Tree Servicing LLC, 548 F.3d 379, 381-82 (5th Cir. 2008) (citing Bridas

I S.A.P.IC. v. Gov 't ofTurkmenistan, 345 F.3d 347, 356 (5th Cir. 2003)).

15. Recently, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the WTongful

I death claims of the surviving spouse, mother, and children of decedent were subject to arbitration

I under federal common law. Graves v. BP America, lnc.,568 F.3d 221 (5th Cir. 2009). In Graves,

the plaintiffs sought recovery under the wrongful death and survival statutes and the defendants

I sought to enforce an arbitration provision in the decedent's employment contract. The district

I court ordered arbitration for the survival claim of the estate, but denied the motion to compel

arbitration of the vvrongful death claims. The Fifth Circuit reversed the trial court's ruling on the

I wrongful death claims and held that the wrongful death claims are derivative of the decedent's

I claim even though they are for the exclusive benefit of the beneficiaries. Jd at 223.

16. In Shanks v. Swift Transportation Co .• Inc., 2008 WL 2513056 (S.D. Tex 2008),

I the Court held that the wrongful death and survival claims brought by the spouse and children of

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I they were bound to the agreement based on equitable estoppel and third-party. beneficiary

theories. Id at *4-S. The Court held all claims were subject to the arbitration agreement because
I the wrongful death claims (which were not bound by the agreement) were so "factually

I intertwined" with arbitrable claims. !d. at •1 0-11.

17. In determining which "Company" the DRP applies to, the DRP provides that it
I applies to all subsidiaries of the Sponsor (Nabors Industries, Inc.), as well as any "Electing

I Entities. 16
The DRP also provides a description of the types of disputes to which it applies,

· including personal injury that occurs at the workplace or while the employee is in the course and
I scope of his employment. 17
Here, Nabors Wel1 Services is a subsidiary of Nabors Industries,

I Inc. and, accordingly, the DRP is applicable to Nabors Well Services and its employees,

including Aviles. 18 Moreover, Bu:ffco became an Electing Entity, electing to be bound by the

terms of the DRP in. April, 2007 when it entered into a drilling contract with Nabors Well

I Services. 19

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company, company partnership or other legal entity) of Sponsor, any Electing Entity, any entity or person alleged
I to have joint and several liability concerning any Dispute, and all of their directors, officers, employees, and agents,
every plan of benefits, whether or not tax-exempt, established or maintained by any such entity, the fiduciaries,
agent and employees of such plans, and the successors and assignees of such entities. plans or persons; provided,

I however, that In the case of an Electing Entlly, "Companf" shall lncludt! thl! Eluting Errtlty only to tile wmt
provided In the Eledlng Entity's lllftmtent to bt bound by the Program. (emphasis added). See Exhibit 1,
Attachment I at 1 2(D).
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"Dispute" means all legal and equitable c1aims., demand and controversies, of whatever nature or kind, whether in

I contract, tort, under statute or regulation, or some other law, between persons bound by the Program or by an
agreement to resolve Disputes under the Program, or between a person bound by the Program and a person or entity
otherwise entitled to its benefits, including, but not limited to. any matters with respect to ... 6. any personal Injury
allegedly Incurred In or about a Company Workplace or In the course and scope of an Employee's employment
I (emphasis added) See Exhibit 1, Attachment 1 at 1 2(E).
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without consequence given the language of the DRP (i.e., contractually extending to heirs and

beneficiaries), the applicable case law (i.e., Graves. LaBat! and Shanks) extending applicability

I to non-signatories), and the evidence presented herein (i.e., establishing Nabors and Buffco as

I well as Plaintiffs as subject to the DRP).

The DRP Does Not Exclude the Minor's Claims

I 19. Plaintiffs argue that the DRP is inapplicable to the minor's claims because they

I are brought in a representative capacity. Plaintiffs' reference to section 4(B) of the DRP as the

basis for this assertion is clearly misguided. A simple reading of section 4(B) reveals only that

I that the DRP contemplates arbitrating each on an individual basis, rather than in a

I class action setting. Such provision obviously does not preclude arbitrating the minor's dispute

simply because it is brought by her mother.

I The Wor.kers Compensation Exclusion in the DRP is Not Applicable to Plaintiffs' Claims

I 20. The DRP excludes from· its purview all claims for workers compensation.

Workers Compensation benefits are not involved in this lawsuit.20 Plaintiffs' claims against

I Nabors are not created or enumerated in, and do not derive from the Texas Workers

I Compensation Act. Rather, the gross negligence claims provided by statute or common law are

merely preserved by the TWCA, while claims for general negligence are barred by the TWCA.21

I As such, Plaintiffs' claims against Nabors are not workers compensation claims, and are not

I excluded from the applicability of the DRP.

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I 21. Any contention that the DRP is illusory or unconscionable flies in the face of the

contractual language within the DRP and the acknowledgements and notices that Decedent
I executed. Specifically, Nabors would again point out that the DRP expressly extends to the heirs

I and beneficiaries ofNabors' employees. 22 Additionally, the Nabors DRP has been upheld as not

illusory, and valid and enforceable. Nabors Drilling USA, LP v. Carpenter, 198 S. W.3d 240,
I 249 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 2006, orig. proceeding).

I 22. Moreover, any assertion that the DRP fails to make provision for notifications of

amendments to the DRP is completely wrong. Section 6(B) of the DRP- "[The DRP] may be
I amended by [Nabors Industries, Inc.] by giving at least 10 days' notice to current Employees."

I Thus, it cannot be said that Nabors keeps its employees in the dark when amendments are made

to the DRP as any amendments to the DRP were conditioned upon notice to the employees.

I 23. Finally, whether an entity becomes or drops out as an "Electing Entity't subject to

I the DRP is inelevant in relation to the forum in which an employee's claim (or

heirs/beneficiaries in this case) is litigated. Each time Decedent executed one of the referenced

I acknowledgments or notices, he agreed that any claim he (or heirs/beneficiaries in this case)

I made against his employer or against an "Electing Entity'' could always be made subject to

arbitration. This possibility was specifically included in his application and/or commencement
I of employment forms and became part of the enforceable arbitration provisions of the DRP.

I 24. For these reasons, the DRP is not illusory or unconscionable. Employees are

notified of amendments as they arise. Employees such as Decedent acknowledge many times the

I possibility that any claim they make against Nabors or an "Electing Entity" could be compelled

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CONCLUSION

I 25. In summary, Texas courts recognize that arbitration agreements in an at-will

I employment setting apply to personal injury claims. Nabors Industries, Inc. has instituted a

comprehensive dispute resolution program designed to provide a means for the quick, fair,

I accessible, and inexpensive resolution of disputes between Nabors' employees on the one hand

I and Nabors, its subsidiaries (i.e., Nabors Well Services and its ''Electing Entities" (i.e.,

Buffco) on the other hand. The Fourth Court of Appeals in Nabors Drilling USA. LP v.

I Carpenter, 198 S.W.3d 240, 249 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 2006, orig. proceeding), has

I previously detennined the Nabors' DRP to be valid and enforceable. Through Decedent's

acceptance and/or continued employment with Nabors and through Decedent's express written

I assent, Plaintiffs gross negligence, survival and wrongful death claims are bound by the DRP

I with respect to resolving their claims against Nabors and Buffco.

26. Nabors has shown that the DRP includes a valid agreement to arbitrate and that

I the dispute in this case falls within the scope of that arbitration agreement. Further, Decedent's

I acceptance and/or continued employment served as the consideration necessary to make the

agreement enforceable. This enforceability extends to the claims Decedent's heirs (i.e.,

I Plaintiffs) assert in this suit, including those claims against Nabors. The DRP is neither illusory

I nor unconscionable. The defensive actions Nabors has employed thus far in this litigation have

been peripheral in nature and have not unfairly prejudiced Plaintiffs. Such defensive

I actions would have been undertaken regardless of the forum in which this case was litigated.

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I For the these reasons, Nabors and B uffco ask the Court to grant this motion, abate or

dismiss this action, and order that all claims Plaintiffs assert in their suit be compelled to final

I and binding arbitration. Nabors and Buffco further ask for all other relief to which they are

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State Bar
Patrick W. Drouilhet
State Bar No. 00783985
Ron T. Capehart
State Bar No. 24009939
GALLOWAY, JOHNSON, TOMPKINS
BURR&SMirn

I 1301 McKinney, Suite 1400
Houston, Texas 77010
(713) 599w0700- telephone

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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT, NABORS

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served upon the
following counsel via certified mail, return receipt requested the 18th day of November, 2009.

I CMIRRR 917108 2133 3935 96271965
Chris Jones, Esq.

I JONES & JONES, L.L.P.
420 N. Green Street, Suite C
Longview, Texas 75601

I CMIRRR 91 7108 2133 3935 96271958
Val Jones, Esq.

I THE JONES FIRM
109 West Austin
Marshall, Texas 75670-3340

I CMIRRR 91 7108 2133 3935 96271941
Barry L. Hardin

I David, Goodman & Madole,
A Professional Corporation
5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200

I Dallas, Texas 75240

CMIRRR 91 7108 2133 3935 96271934

I J. Devin Alsup
Lynch, Chappell & Alsup
300 N. Marienfeld, Suite 700

I MidlancL Texas 79701

CM/RRR 91 7108 2133 3935 9627 1927

I William Cornelius
Wilson, Robertson & Cornelius
P.O. Box 7339

I Tyler, Texas 75711

CMIRRR 91 7108 2133 3935 96271910

I Francis H. 11 Rasch" Brown, Ill
FRILOT L.L.C.
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3600

I New Orleans, LA 70163-3600

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I BRENDA AVILES, bullvfdually and on
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Before me, the undersigned notary, on this day personally appeared Frank Labrenz,

I the affiant, a person whose identity is known to me. After I administered an oath to
affiant, affiant testified:
1. "My name is Frank Labrenz. 1 am over 18 years of age, of sound mind, and
I capable of making this affidavit. The facts stated in this affidavit are within my
personal knowledge and are true and correct.

I 2. I am the Vice President-Personnel Services for Nabors Well Services
Ltd. ("NWSL'') and the duly authorized agent and custodian of records for
Nabors, in the above-entitled and numbered cause.
I 3. Attached to this affidavit are records from NWSL, specifically:

Full and complete Nabors Dispute Resolution Program (English version)
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in effect on August 20, 2007;

b. Full and complete Nabors Dispute Resolution Program (Spanish version)
I with supplement that was in effect on August 20, 2007;

c. Employee Notice of Dispute Resolution Program (Spanish version);
I d. Questions and Answers for Nabors Dispute Resolution Program (English
version);

I e. Questions and Answers for Nabors Dispute Resolution Program (Spanish
version);

I f. January 17, 2007 Supplement to the Spanish Version of the Dispute
Resolution Program; and
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4. Documents (a) through (f) above were provided to all NWS employees through
various delivery methods and were available to all NWS employees.
I S. These attaclled records are kept by NWS in the regular course and it
was in the tegular course of business ofNWS for an employee or representative ofNWS,
I with knowledge of the act, event condition, opinion, or diagnosis that was recorded, to
make these records or to transmit the information to be included in these reconls. These
records were made at or near the time or reasonably soon after the act, event, condition,
I opinion, or diagnosis that was recorded. The records attached to this affidavit are the
originals or exact duplicates of the originals."

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1. Purpose and Construction

I The Program is designed to provide a means for the quick, fair, accessible, and inexpensive
resolution of Disputes between the Company and the Company's present and former
Employees and Applicants for emptoyment, related to or arising out of a current, fonner or
I potential employment relationship with the Company. The Program is intended to create an
exclusive procedural mechanism for the final resolution of all Disputes falling within its
terms. It is not intended either to abridge or enlarge substantive rights available under

I applicable law. The Program contractually modifies the "at-will" employment relationship
between the Company and its Employees, but only to the extent expressly stated in the
Program. The Program should be interpreted in accordance with these purposes.

I 2. Definitions

A. "AAA" means the American Arbitration Association.

B. nJAMS" means Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services.

c. The "Act" means the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.§ 1, et seq., as amended from
time to time.

D. l'Companyu means Sponsor and every direct or indirect subsidiary (whether a
corporation, limited liability company. company partnership or other legal entity) of
I Sponsor, any Electing Entity. any entity or person alleged to have jojnt and several
liability concerning any Dispute, and all of their directors, officers, employees, and
agents, every plan of benefits, whether or not tax-exempt, established or maintained
I by any such entity, the fiduciaries, agents and employees of aU such plans, and the
successors and assigns of all such entities, plans and persons; provided. however, that
in the case of an Electing Entity, "Com shall include the Electing Entity only to

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the extent provided in the Electing Entity's agreement to be bound by the Program.
"Disputen means all legal and equitable claims. demands, and controversies, of
whatever nature or kind, whether in tort, under statute or regulation. or some
I other law, between persons bound by the Program or by an agreement to resolve
Disputes under the Program, or between a person bound by the Program and a person
or entity otherwise entitled to its benefits, includin& but not limited to, any matters

I with respect to:

1. this Program;

I 2. the employment or potential reemployment of an Employee, including the
terms, conditions, or tennination of such employment with the Company;

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3. employee benefits or incidents of employment with the Company;

4. any other matter related to or concerning the relationship between the
Employee and the Company including, by way of example and without
I limitation, allegations of: discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national
origin, age, veteran status or disability; sexual or other kinds of harassment;
workers' compensation retaliation; defamation; infliction of emotional

I distress, antitrust claim concerning wages or otherwise, or status, claim or
membership with regard to any employee benefit plan;

s. an Applicant's application for employment and the Company's actions and
I decisions regarding such application; and

6. any personal injury allegedly incurred in or about a Company workplace or in

I the course and scope of an employment

•'Dispute', includes all such matters regardless of when the events on which they
are based occurred, including matters based on events occurring before the
I Employee became subject to this Program (so long as such disputes were not
previously asserted ln a judicial forum) or after termination of the employment
relationship.

I F. "Electing Entity" means any legal entity that has agreed to be bound by the Program
as provided herein.

I G. "Employee,, means any person who is or has been in the employment of the Company
on or after the effective date of this Program, whether or not employed at the time a
claim is brought with respect to a Dispute, residing In the United States, or otherwise

I subject to the laws of the United States or any state, municipality, or other political
subdivision of the United States.

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I "Applicant" means any person who is seeking or has sought employment with the
Company after the effective date of this Program.

I. "Partyn means, with respect to a particular Dispute., affected persons and/or entities
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"Program" means this Nabors Dispute Resolution Program, as amended from time to

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uRuJes" means the Nabors Dispute Resolution Rules, as amended from time to time,
which are applicable to mediation and arbitration ..
I L. usponsor" means Nabors Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

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3. Name, Application. and Coverage
I A. The Program shall be referred to as the "Nabors Dispute Resolution Program!'
Alternatively, it may be referred to as the "Dispute Resolution Program/'

I B. Until revoked by Sponsor pursuant to this Program, this Program applies to and binds
the Company, each Employee and Applicant and the heirs, beneficiaries and assigns
of any such person or entity; provided, however. that this Program shall not apply to
I any Employee in a unit of Employees represented by a labor organization, or to the
Company with respect to such employees, except to the extent permitted in an
applicable collective bargaining agreement or lawfuJiy imposed by the Company
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when no collective bargaining agreement is in effect.

Except as provided for herein, this Program applies to any Dispute.

I D. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Program, the Program does not apply
to claims for workers' compensation benefits or unemployment compensation
benefits.
I E. Mediation and arbitration are only available for Disputes involving legally protected
rights.

I F. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof. any court with jurisdiction over the
Parties may issue any injunctive orders (including preliminary injunctions) if the
necessary legal and equitable requirements under applicable Jaw are met pending the
I institution of proceedings under the Program. Furthcnnore. an action under The
Limitation of Ship Owners Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 181-189, shall not be subject
to this Program.

I 4. Resoludon ofDispute!

A. All DisputeS not otherwise settled by the Parties shall be finally and conclusively
I resolved under this Program and the Rules. The Parties forego any right either may
have to a jury trial on cJaims relating in any way to any Dispute.

I B. Each Dispute shall be arbitrated on an individual basis. The Parties forego and waive
any right to join or consolidate claims in arbitration with others or to make claims in
arbitration as a representative or as a. member of a class or in a private attorney
general or similar capacity, unless such procedures are agreed to by all Parties.
I Neither the Company nor any Employee or Applicant may pursue any Dispute on a
class collective action or consolidated basis or in a representative capacity on
behalf of other persons or entities who are claimed to be similarly situated, or
I participate as a class member in such a proceeding. The arbitrator in any proceeding
under this Program shall have no authority to conduct the matter as a consolidated,
class, collective or representative action.

I c. lfthe procedural limitation in Paragraph B ofthis Section is held unenforceable by a
court in a proceeding in which a patty seeks to pursue a consolidated, class or

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col1ective action or otherwise act in a representative capacity, then this Program shaJ I
apply to such proceeding only to the following extent. The court will decide whether
I the Dispute should proceed on a consolidated, class, collective or other representative
basis and, if so, will define the scope of the class. None of the foregoing
determinations shall be submitted to the arbitrator, and in no event shall the arbitrator
I have the power to detennine class, collective or representative action certification.
The court's decisions will be subject to appeal pursuant to the applicable ruJes of
procedure. If the court certifies a class, collective or other representative action, then

I all other detenninations in or related to the Dispute shall be made by the arbitrator.
The arbitrator shall determine questions of liability to or of the class as a whole and
remedies available to or from the class as a whole. The arbitrator shaH also decide
the relief, if any, to which a party or class member may be entitled individually. If
I the court, however, ultimately denies a party's request to proceed on a consolidated,
class, collective or representative basis, then that party's individual claim(s) shall still
be subject to this Program and referable to arbitration pursuant to its tenns.
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5. No Retaliation

I No employee shall be subject to any form of discipline or retaliation for initiating or
participating in good faith in any process or proceeding under this Program.

I 6. Amendment

A. This Program may be amended by Sponsor at any time by giving at least 10 days•
notice to current Employees. However, no amendment shall apply to a Dispute for
I which a proceeding bas been initiated pursuant to the Rules, unless otherwise agreed.

B. Sponsor may amend the Rules at any time by serving notice of the amendments on
I AAA and JAMS. However, no amendment of the Rules shaH apply to a Dispute for
which a proceeding has been initiated pursuant to the Rules unless otherwise agreed.

I 7. Termination

This Program may be terminated by Sponsor at any time by giving at least 10 days, notice of

I terminatfon to current Employees. However, terminat(on shaH not be effective as to Disputes
for which a proceeding has been initiated pursuant to the Rules prior to the date of
tennination unJess otherwise agreed.

I 8. Applicable Law

A. The Act shall apply to this Program, the Rules, and any proceedings under the

I Program or the RuJes, including any actions to compel, enforce? vacate or confirm
proceedings, awards, orders of an arbitrator, or settlements under the Program or the
Rules.

I B. All arbitrations heJd pursuant to this Program shaU be convened as near as possible to
the worksite where the events in dispute occurred if Nabors continues to perform

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work at that location. Otherwise the arbitration will occur at the place most

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convenient for the majority of the witnesses.

Other than rur expressly provided herein, or in the Rules, the substantive legal rights,
remedies, and defenses of all Parties are preserved. ln the case of arbitration, the
I arbitrator shall have the authority to determine the applicable law and to order any
and all relief, legal or equitable, which a Party could obtain from a court of competent
jurisdiction on the basis of the claims made in the proceeding.

I D. Other than as expressly provided herein, or in the Rules, the Program shall not be
construed to grant additional substantive, legal. or contractual rights, remedies or
defenses which would not be applied by a court of competent jurisdiction in the
I absence of the Program.

E. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding subsection, in any proceeding before

I an the arbitrator, in his or her discretion. may allow a prevailing Employee
or Applicant a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the award. The discretion to aJlow
an award of fees under this subsection is in addition to any discretion. right or power

I which the arbitrator may have under applicable law. If the arbitrator awards attorney
fees without authorization for such an award by statute or contract, such award wm
be limited to $2.500.00.

I 9. Administrative Proceedings

A. This Program shall apply to a Dispute pending before any local, state or federal
I. administratlve body or court unless prohibited by Jaw.

B. Participation in any administrative or judicial proceeding by the Company shall not
affect the applicability of the Program to any such Dispute upon tennination of the
I administrative or judici.al proceedings. A finding, recommendation or decision by an
administrative body on the merits of a Dispute shall have the same legal weight or
eff'ect under the Program as it would in a court of competent jurisdiction.

I 10. Exclusive Remedy

I Proceedings under the Program shall be the exclusive, final and binding method by which
Disputes are resolved.

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A. Corporations or other legal entities, not otherwise Parties, may elect to be bound by
this Program by written agreement with Sponsor.

I B. Election may be made only as to some types of Disputes. or only as to some persons,
in the discretion of Electing Entity.

I 12. Effective Date

The effective date of this Program shall be April 15,2001.

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13. Severability

The terms of this Program and the Rules are severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of
any provision therein shall not affect the application of any other provision. Where possible,
consistent with the purposes of the Program, any otherwise invalid provision of the Program
or the Rules may be reformed and, as refonned, enforced.

l4.Assent

I Employment or continued employment after the Effective Date of this Program constitutes
consent by both the Employee and the Company to be bound by this Program, both during
the employment and after termination of employment. Submission of an appJication,
I regardless of form, for employment constitutes consent by both the Applicant and the
Company to be bound by this Program.

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1. Definitions
I All definitions included in the Nabors Dispute Resolution Program apply to these Rules.

I 2. Application

A. If different rules are applicable to a specific class of Disputes, and have been adopted
by Sponsor and served on AAA or JAMS. these Rules shall not apply to such class of
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Disputes.

These Rules apply in the form existing at the time proceedings are initiated under

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them.

To the extent consistent with these Rules, the Employment Dispute Resolution Rules
of AAA or JAMS also apply to all proceedings governed by these Rules.
I 3. Initiation of the Process

A. A Party may initiate proceedings under these Rules at any timeJ subject to any
I defenses including those applicable to the timeliness of the claim, including
limitations and laches.
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I B. A Party may initiate proceedings by serving a written request to initiate proceedings
on AAA or JAMS, and tendering the appropriate administrative fee.

c. Copies of the request shall be served on all other Parties to the Dispute by AAA or
I JAMS. The request shall describe the nature of the Dispute, the amount involved, if
any, the remedy sought. and the proceeding locale requested.

I D. Proceedings may also be initiated by an Employee or Applicant by serving a written
request to initiate proceedings on the Company's Dispute Resolution Program
Administrator. In such a case, the Company shall promptly forward any properly

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served request it has received to AAA or JAMS.
Parties against whom a claim is asserted shall file an answering statement within 2 I
days of receiving notice of intent to arbitrate or a specification of claims, which shell
I include any counterclaims and any request that the arbitrator (if any) prepare a
statement of reasons for the award.

I 4. Administrative Conference

AAA or JAMS shall convene an administrative conference as soon as possible after receipt
of the answering statement or after expiration of the time for filing an answering statement if
I one has not been filed. The conference may be held in person or by telephone. At the
conference, AAA or JAMS will determine whether the Parties are in agreement on a method
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procedure in accordance with their rules upon payment of any applicable fee. If the Parties
cannot agree. or if the Parties have previously attempted and failed to resolve the Dispute by
I mediation or another nonbinding mechanism, the Dispute shall be arbitrated under these
Rules.

I S. Appointment of Arbitrator

Immediately after payment of the arbitration fee, AAA or JAMS shall simultaneously send
each Party an identical list of names of persons chosen from a panel of qualified arbitrators
I which AAA or JAMS shal1 select and maintain. Each Party to the Dispute shall have
fourteen (14) days from the transmittal date to strike any names objected to, number the
remaining names in order of preference, and return the list to AAA or JAMS. If a Party does
I not return the list within the time specified, all persons therein shaH be deemed acceptable.
From among the persons who have been approved on both lists, and in accordance with the
order of mutual preference. AAA or JAMS shall invite the acceptance of the arbitrator or

I arbitrators to serve. In those cases where more than $2,000.000 is in controversy, either
Party shall have the right to require that the arbitration proceed before a three member panel
rather than a single arbitrator. The Party who eJects for a panel in these circumstances shaH
notify the other Parties during the administrative conference described in Section 4 of the
I Program. Any Party shall have the right to strike one list of arbitrators in its entirety. When
a Party exercises this right. AAA or JAMS shalJ issue a new list of arbitrators consistent with
the above procedures.

I 6. QnaUJlcations of the Arbitrator

No person shall serve as an arbitrator in any matter in which that person has any financial or
I personal interest. Prior to accepting appointment, the prospective arbitrator shall disc1ose
any circumstance likely to prevent a prompt hearing or create a presumption of bias. Upon
receipt of such infonnation from the arbitrator or any other source) AAA or JAMS will either
I replace that person or communicate the information to the Parties for comment. Thereafter,
AAA or JAMS may disqualify that person. and its decision shall be conclusive.

I 7. Vacancies

If a vacancy occurs for any reason or if an appointed arbitrator is unable to serve promptly,
the appointment procedure in Section 5 shall apply to the selection of a substitute arbitrator.
I 8. Date, Time and Place of Hearings

A. The arbitrator shaH set the date, time and place of any proceeding pursuant to the
I requirements of Section 8B ofthe Program.
B. Notice of any hearing shatl be given at least ten (I 0) days in advance, unless the
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The arbitrator shall make every effort, without unduly incurring expense. to
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9. Conferences
I At the request of AAA or JAMS, or of a Party or on the initiative of the arbitrator, the
arbitrator or AAA or JAMS may notice and hold conferences for the discussion and

I determination of any matter which will expedite the proceeding, including:

A. venue,

I B. clarification of issues,

c. detennination of preliminary issues, including summary detennination of dispositive

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legal issues,

discovery,

I E. the time and location of proceedings or conferences,

F'. interim legal or equitable relief authorized by applicable law,

I G. pre- or hearing memoranda,

H. stipulations: and/or
I I. any other matter of substance or procedure.

I 10. Mode of Hearings and Conferences

In the discretion of the arbitrator or by agreement of the Parties, conferences and hearings
may be conducted by telephone or by written submission, as well as in person.
I 11. Pre-hmring Discovery

A. On any schedule determined by the arbitrator, each Party sflaiJ submit in advance the
I names and addresses of the witnesses it intends to produce and any documents it
intends to present.

I B. The arbitrator shall have discretion
discovery by the Parties.
to detennine the fonn, amount and frequency of

c. Discovery may take any fonn pennitted by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as
I amended from time to time, subject to any restrictions imposed by the arbitrator.

12. Representation

I Any Party may be represented by counsel or by any other authorized representative.

13. Attendance at Hearings
I The arbitrator shall maintain the privacy of the proceedings to the extent pennitted by law.
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The arbitrator shall otherwise have the power to exclude any witne·ss. other than a Party or
other essential person. during the testimony of any other witness. The arbitrator shall
determine whether any other person may attend the proceeding. Upon the request of any
Party. the arbitrator shaH exclude any witness during the testimony of any other witness.

14. Postponement

A. The arbitrator, for good cause shown by a Party. or on agreement of the Parties, may
postpone any proceeding or conference.
I B. The pendency of court proceedings related to the same matter is not good cause for
postponement.

I IS. Oaths

Before proceeding with the first hearin& each arbitrator may take an oath of office and. if
I required by law, shaH do so. The arbitrator may require witnesses to testify under oath
administered by any duly quaHfied person and, if required by law or requested by any Party,
shall do so.

I 16. Record of Proceedings

There shall be no stenographic, audio, or video record of the proceedings unless either
I requested by one of the Parties or specified by the arbitrator. The Party requesting the record
shall bear the entire cost of producing the same. Copies of the rewrd shall be furnished to all
other Parties upon request and upon payment of the cost of reproduction.

17. Procedure

The proceedings shall be conducted by the arbitrator in whatever order and manner will most
I expeditiously permit full presentation of the evidence and arguments of the Parties.

18. Arbitration in the Absence of a Party

I The arbitrator may proceed in the absence of Parties or representatives who, after due notice,
fail to be present or fail to obtain a postponement An award shall not be made solely on the
default of a Party. The arbitrator shall require any Party who is present to submit such
I evidence as the arbitrator may require for the making of an award.

19. Evidence

I A. The arbitrator shaH be the sole judge of the relevancy, materiality, and admissibility
of evidence offered. Confonnity to legal rules of evidence shaH not be necessary.

I B. The arbitrator may subpoena witnesses or documents at the request of a Party or on
the arbitrator's own initiative.

I c. The arbitrator may consider the evidence of witnesses. by affidavit or declaration, but
shall give it only such weight as the arbitrator deems appropriate after consideration
of any objection made to its admission.

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20. Post-Hearing Submissions
I All documentary evidence to be considered by the arbitrator shall be filed at the hearing
unless the arbitrator finds good cause to pennit a post-hearing submission. AH Parties shall

I be afforded an opportunity to examine and comment on any post-hearing evidence. The
arbitrator shall permit the filing of post-hearing briefs at the request of a Party and shall
determine the procedure and timing of such filings.

I 21. Closing and Reopening of Proceedings

A. When the arbitrator is satisfied that the record is complete, including the submission

I of any post-hearing briefs or documents pennitted by the arbitratort the arbitrator
shall declare the proceeding closed.

B. The proceeding may be reopened on the arbitrator's initiative or upon application of a
I Party at any time before the award is made.

22. Waiver ot Procedures

I Any Party who fails to object in writing, after knowledge that any provision or requirements
of these procedures and Rules have not been complied with, shall be deemed to have waived
the right to object.
I 23. Service or Notices and Papers

I Any papers, notices, or process necessary or proper for the initiation or continuation of any
proceeding under these Rules (including the award of the arbitrator, any court action in
connection therewith, or the entry of judgment on an award made under these procedures)
may be served on a Party by mail addressed to the Party or his or her representative at the last
I known address or by personal service. AAA, JAMS, the Parties, and the arbitrator may a1so
use facsimile transmission, telex, telegram, or other written forms of electronic
communication to give any notices required by these Rules.
I 24. Communications with the AAA, JAMS and the Company

A. Any Party may notice, serve or communicate with AAA by contacting:
I Regional Administrator
American Arbitration Association

I 1001 Fannin St., Suite 1005
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 739-1302

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B. Any Party may notice, serve or communicate with JAMS by contacting:

JAMS

I 345 Park Avenue. 8th Floor
New Yoric. NY 10154
(212) 751·2700
Fax: {212) 751-4099
I C. Any service or communication with the Company will be to:

I Legal Department
Nabors Industries, Inc.
51 S West Greens Road, Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77067-4525
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-FAX: (281) 775·8431

I 25. Communication with the Arbitrator

There shall be no communication between the Parties and the ·arbitrator other than at any oral

I hearings or conferences. Any other oral or written communications from the parties to the
arbitrator shall be directed to the AAA or JAMS (and copied to the Parties) for transmission
to the arbitrator, unless the Parties and the arbitrator agree otherwise.

I 26. Time or Award

The award shall be promptly made by the arbitrator, unless othelWise agreed by tho Parties or

I specified by applicable law, no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the closing of the
proceeding or, if applicable, the closing of a reopened proceeding.

27. Form of Award
I The award shall be in writing and shall be signed by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall write
a statement of reasons for the award if requested to do so in the request to initiate

I proceedings or in the answering statement. The award shall be executed in any manner
required by applicable law.

28. Modification of Award
I On order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or on agreement of the Parties, the arbitrator
shall modifY any award. The arbitrator may modify an award on the motion of a Party if the

I arbitrator finds that the award, as rendered, is ambiguous or defective in form, or if the award
requires an illegal or impossible act. These are the only circumstances under which an
arbjtrator shall have jurisdiction to withdraw or modify an award.

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29. Settlement
I If the Parties settle their Dispute during the course of the arbitrationJ the arbitrator may set
out the tenns of the settlement in a consent award.

I 30. Scope of Arbitrator's Authority

A. The arbitrator's authority shall be limited to the resolution of legal Disputes between
I the Parties. As such, the arbitrator shaJI be bound by and shaJJ apply applicable law,
including that related to the allocation of the burden of proof, as well as substantive
law. The arbitrator shall not have the authority either to abridge or enlarge

I substantive rights available under applicable law. The arbitrator may also grant
emergency or temporary relief that is or would be authorized by applicable law. The
arbitrator shall be bound by and shall comply with the provisions of the Progmm and
Rules.
I B. The arbitrator shall not have the power to hear any claims in arbitration as a class or
collective action, or in a private attorney general or similar capacity, or on any other
I representative capacity basis, or, absent the consent of aH parties, on a consolidated
basis. The arbitrator shalJ be authorized to decide only the disputed claims between '·
the individual parties.

I 31. Judfclal Proceedings and Exclusion of LlabiHty

I' A. Neither AAA, JAMS, nor any arbitrator is a necessary Party in any judicial
proceedings relating to proceedings under these Rules,

I B. Neither AAA. JAMS, nor any arbitrator shall be liable to any Party for any act or
omission in connection with any proceedings within the scope of these Rules.

c. Any court with jurisdiction over the Parties may compel a Party to proceed under
I these Rules at any place and may enforce any award made.

D. Parties to these Rules shall be deemed to have consented that judgment upon the

I award of the arbitrator may be entered and enforced in any federal or state court
having jurisdiction of the Parties.
E. fnitiation of, participation in, or removal of a legal proceeding shall not constitute
I waiver of the right to proceed under these Rules.

F. Any court with jurisdiction over the Parties may issue any injunctive orders

I (including preliminary injunctions) if the necessary legal and equitable requirements
t.Utder applicable law are met pending the institution of proceedings under these
Rllfes.

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32. Fees and Expense..

I A. The expenses of witnesses shaH be borne by the Party producing such witnesses,
except as otherwise provided by Jaw or in the award of the arbitrator.

B. AU attorneys' fees shall be borne by the Party incurring them except as otherwise
I provided by law, by the Progl'aiTlt or in the award of the arbitrator.

c. Discovery costs (e.g., court reporter fees for original tnmscripts) shall be borne by the
I Party initiating the discovery. The cost of copies of deposition transcripts or other
discovery shall be borne by the Party ordering the copy.

I D. The fees and expenses of experts, consultants and others retained or consulted by a
Party shall be borne by the Party utilizing those services.

I E. The Employee or Applicant shaH pay a $150 fee if he or she initiates arbitration or
mediation. Otherwise. Employee/Applicant Parties shaH not be responsible for
payment of fees and expenses of prot(:edings under these Rules, including required
travel of an arbitrator or a mediator, expenses of an arbitrator, mediator. AAA or
I JAMS, and the cost of any proof produced at the discretion of an arbitrator.

F. If the demand for mediation or arbitration is initiated by the Company, such fees will
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be paid by the Company.

Except as otherwise provided by law or in the award of the arbitrator, all other
I. expenses. fees and costs of proceedings under these Rules shari be borne equally by
the Parties who are not Employees/Applicants.

33. Interpretation and Application or These Rules
I The arbitrator shall interpret and apply these Rules insofar as they relate to the arbitrator's
powers and duties. All other rules shall bo in interpreted and applied by the AAA or JAMS.

I 34. Applicable Law

A. Proceedings under these Rules and any judicial review of awards shall be governed
I B.
by the Act.

Except where otherwise expressly provided in these Rules. the substantive law

I applied shall be state or federal substantive law which would be applied by a United
States District Court sitting at the pJace of the proceeding.

35. Mediation
I At any time before the proceeding is closed, the Parties may agree to mediate their dispute by
notifying AAA or JAMS. AAA or JAMS shaH determine what procedures apply to any such

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1. 1. Prop6sito y Dlscfto

I El Programa esta disefiado con elfin de proporcionar un
medio para la resoluci6n rapids, justa, accesible y
econ6mica de conflictos entre la CompatUa y los

I Empleados actuates y anteriores de la Comparua y los
Aspirantes para puestos de empleo, con respecto a o como
consecuencia de una relaci6n de emp1co actual, anterior o
potencial con la CompafUa. El Programa esta diseftado
I para facilitar un proceso para la resoluci6n definitiva de
todas los Conflictos descriptos en los tenninos del mismo.
No estA diseflada para limitar o aumentar los derechos fun-

I damentales disponibles bajo las leyes aplicables. EJ
Programa modifies en forma contractual Ia re1aci6n de
empleo efectuado entre la Compaftia y sus Emp1eados,

I pero s6lo en la medjda en que este expresarnente estable-
cido en el Programa. El Programs debera ser interpretado
de acuerdo con esta intenci6n.

I 2. Deflnlciones

A. "AAA" significara la Asocia.ci6n Americana de

I B.
Arbitraje (the American Arbritration Association).

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IAMSH significara los Servicios de Mediaci6n y
Arbitraje Judiciales (Judicial Arbitration and
I Mediation Services)

C. La "Ley" signiflcarA Ia Ley Federal de Arbitraje (the

I Federal Arbitration Act)

D. La 1'Compaflfa11 significari el patrocinador del
Programa y las filiales dircctas o indirectas (ya sean
I una corporacion, una compa:flfa de responsabiJidad
limltada, una sociedad u otra entidad legal) del
patrocinador, la Entidad que SeJecciona el Programa,

I la entidad o persona que se alega tiene responsabili-
dad asociada o separada con respecto a cualquier
Conflicto, y todos sus directores, funcionarios,
empleados y agentes, plan de beneficios, ya sea exen-

I to o no-exento de impuestos, estab1ecido o mantenido
por dicha entidad. los fiduciaries, agentes y emplead-
os de dichos planest y los sucesores y beneficiaries de
dichas entidades. planes y personas; siempre y cuan-
I do, en el caso de la Entidad que selecciona el
Programa, "La CompaMa" debera incluir la Entidad
que Selecciona el Programa solamente en Ia medida

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E. ttConflicto" significan\ todas las dcmandas legales y

I justas, los reclamos y controversias, de cualqujer
indole o tipo, ya fueren contractuales, o de respons-
abilidad extracontractual, de con el derecho
escrito o las regulaciones o a1guna otra ley. entre )as
I partes obligadas por el Programs o por un contrato
para resolver los Conflictos de acuerdo al Programs,
o entre una persona obligada por el Programs y una

I persona o entidad con derecho a recibir sus benefiw
cios, incluyendo pero sin limitarse a lo siguiente:

I 1.

2.
este Programs;

Ja contrataci6n o Ia posible recontrataci6n de un
Empleado, incluyendo los ttrminos, condiciones
I o cl cese de dicho empleo con la Compaflfa;

3. los bencficios o incidentes de empleo con la

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CompatUa;

todo asunto relacionado con Ia relaci6n entre el
Empleado y Ia CompafUa incluyendo. por ejemp-
I Io pero sin Iimitarse a: la discriminaci6n basada
en la raza, e1 sexo, la religi6n, el origen nacional,
Ia edad, la condici6n de veterano de guerra o

I cualquier incapacidad; el acuso sexual u
cualquier otro tipo de acoso; las represalias por
concepto de compensaci6n laboraJ; la
difamaci6n, la imposicion de un agravio emo-
I cional, la reclamaci6n de antimonopolio rela-
cionado con sueldos o el estado de, una recla-
maci6n por o una membresfa relacionado con los

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planes de beneficios para empleados;

Ja solicitud de un Aspirante para un puesto de
empleo y las acciones y decisiones de la
I CompafUa con respecto a dicha solicitud; y

6. cualquier lesi6n personal supuestamente incurri-

I da en o alrededor del sitio de tmbajo de una
Compailfa o durante el termino y alcance de las
actividades labora.les de un Empleado,

I El "Conflicto" incluye todo Jo anterionnente men·
cionado, independientemente del momenta en que
hayan ocurrido los eventos en los cuales esten basa-

I dos, incluyendo los asuntos basados en eventos que
hayan sucedido antes de que el Empleado estuviera
sujeto a este Programs (siempre y cuando dichos con-
flictos no fueren establecidos con anterioridad en un
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toda entidad lega1 que hubiera acordado una
ob1igaci6n por medio el Programa de acuerdo a Jas
disposiciones de este documento.

I G. El "Empleado" si.gnificari toda persona que cstuviera
o hubiera sido empleada por Ia Compatiia a Ia fecha o
despues de Ia fecha de vigencia de este Programa,

I incluso si estuviera o no estuviera empleado por Ia
Compafifa en el momento en que una demanda fuera
prescntada en relaci6n con un Conflicto, y que resi-
diera en los Estados Unidos de Amtrica, o que estu-
I viera sujeto a las leyes de los Estados Unidos o de
cualquier estado, municipa1idad u otra subdivisi6n
politica de los Estados Unidos.

I H. El "Aspirante" significant toda persona que estuviera
buscando o que haya buscado empleo con Ia
CompafHa despues de la fecha de vigencia de este

I Programs.

L Las "Partes., significanin, las personas perjudicadas

I en re}aci6n con un Conflicto particular, y/o las enti·
dades que obligadas y vinculadas por este Programa.

J. El "Programa" significa.ni este Program a de
I Resoluci6n de Conflictos de Nabors, y como fuere
mOcliticado de tiempo en tiempo.

I K. Las .. Reg1as" significarAn las Reglas para la
Resoluci6n de Conflictos de Nabors, segtin fueran
modificadas de tiempo en tiempo, que sean aplicables
a la mediaci6n y el arbitraje.
I L. El "Patrocinador" significara Nabors lndustries, Inc.,
una corpo.raci6n del estado de Delaware.

I 3. Nom bre, Aplicaclon y Cobertura

A. El Programa sera denominado el "Programa de
I Resoluci6n de Contuctos de Nabors". De forma alter-
nativa., podni. ser referido como eJ "Programa de
Resoluci6n de Conflictos".

I B. Hasta que sea revocado por Ia entidad Patrocinadora
de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en este Programa, dicho
Programa se aplica y obliga la Compatlfa, cada
I Empleado y cada Aspirante y sus hercderos. los bene-.
ficiarios y los cc:sionarios de dicha persona o entidad;
siempre que este Programs no se aplique a un

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Compaftfa relacionada con dichos empJeados, excepo-

I to en la medida pennitida en un convenio de nego-
ciaci6n c::olectiva (entre patronos y sindicatos obreros)
o legalmentc impuesto por la Compaftia cuando
ningtm convenio de negociaci6n colectiva estuviera
I vigente.

C. Este Programa se aplica a todo Conflicto, salvo se

I estipule lo contrario en este documento.

D. Sin perjuicio de lo estipulado en este Programa, el

I mismo no se aplica a las reclamaciones por concepto
de indemnizaci6n o compensaci6n de beneficios para
obreros o de beneficios por concepto de desempleo.

I E. La mediaci6n y el arbitraje est.Bn solamente
disponibles pan los Conflictos que involucren dere-
chos que estuvieren protegidos legalmente.

I F. Sin perjuicio de otras disposiciones estab1ecidas en
este documento, todo tribunal con jurlsdicci6n sobre
las Partes puede emitir 6rdenes judiciales (incluyendo
I requerimientos judiciales preliminares) si los requer·
imientos legales y equitativos de acuerdo a las leyes
aplicables se cumplieran durante 1a instituci6n de las

I demandas bajo el Programa. Adicionalmente, una
demanda bajo Ia Ley denominada The Limitation of
Ship Owners Liability Act, 46 U.S.S §§181-189, no
estar8 sujeta a este Programa.
I 4. Resolucion de Confiictos

I Los conflictos que no fueren resucltos por las Partes seran
definitivamente resuehos de acuerdo con este Programa y
sus Reglas.

I S. Articulo referente a Represalias

No se podn\ imponer ninguna forma de disciplina, ni se

I debern tomar represalias con los emp1eados por haber ini •
ciado o pmtic::ipado de buena fc en 1m proceso o una
demanda de acuerdo con este Programa.

I 6. Enmfenda

A. Este Programa puede ser modificado por el

I Patrocinador en cualquier momento mediante Wla
notificacion previa a los empleados actuates de por lo
menos 10 dfas. Sin embargo, no se debera aplicar
ninguna enmienda a un Conflicto par el cual una
I demanda haya sido iniciada de actierdo con las
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B. El Patrocinador puede modificar las Reglas en

I cuaJquicr momento por medio de Ia notificaci6n de
las enmiendas en AAAy JAMS. Sin embargo, ningu-
na enmienda de las Reglas deben\ aplicar a un
Conflicto por el cual una dcmanda haya sido iniciada
I de acucrdo con las Reglas, salvo se acucrde lo con-
tra:rio.

I 7. Terminaci6n del Programa

Este Programs pod:ra ser terminado por el Patrocinador en
cualquier momenta mediante la notificaci6n a los
I Empleados actuales en un plazo no mayor de I 0 dfas pre-
vic a Ja tenninaci6n antedicha. Sin embargo, la termi·
naci6n no entrar8 en vigencia para los Conflictos para los

I cuales una demanda haya sido iniciada de acuerdo con las
Reglas antes de Ia fecha de
Io contrario.
salvo se acuerde

I 8. Ley Aplicable

A. La Ley se aplicara a este Programa, las Reglas y

I cualquier d.emanda realizada de acucrdo aJ Programa
o las Reglas, incluyendo las demandas para obligar,
bacer cumplir. anuJar o confirmar demandas, adjudi-
caciones, 6rdenes de un rubitro, o resolut:iones de
acuerdo aJ Programa o las Reg}as.

B. Todos los arbitrajes efectuados de acuerdo con este
Programa deberin ser convocados tan ceres como
I fuera posible del sitio de trabsjo donde sucedieron 1os
eventos en disputa, en caso que Nabors continOe real-
izando labores en esa ubicaci6n. De 1o contrario. el

I arbitraje tamara Iugar en el sitio mas conveniente para
Ia mayor parte de los testigos.

I C. Salvo se establezca de manera express en las Reglas
contenidas en este documento, se conservan los dere-
chos lega)es fundamentales, los recursos y los mecan-
ismos de defensa de todas Ia Partes. En caso de arbi-
I trajc, cl tUbitro tendr8 Ia autoridad para detenninar las
!eyes aplicables y de ordenar las compensaciones
legales o equitativas, que una Parte pudicra obtener de

I un tnbunaJ de jurisdicci6n competente en base a las
recJamaciones presenta.das en Ia demanda.

D. Salvo se estipule de forma expresa en este documen-

I to, o en las Reglas del mismo, no se debera interpre-
tar c:l Programa con el prop6sito de otorgar derechos,
recursos o mecanismos de defensa fundamentaJes,

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legales o contractuales adicionales. los cuales no
podrlan ser aplicados por un tribunal de un.a jurisdic-

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ci6n competente en ausencia del Programa.

E. Sin perjuicio de Jas disposiciones establecidas en Ia
subctausula anterior, en toda demanda presentada ante
un amitro, el 6rbitro, a su total discreci6n, podra per-
I mitir que un Empleado o Aspirante prevaleciente reci-
ba 1os honorarios para el pago de abogados como
parte del fallo dictado. La discreci6n para permitir la

I concesion de una asignaci6n de honorarios de acuer-
do a esta subclausula sera adicional a toda discreci6n,
derecho 0 autoridad que el arbitro pudiera tener de
acuerdo a las leyes aplicables. Si el Srbitro concede
I los honorarlos de abogado sin Ia autorizaci6n para
dicha asignaci6n por derecho escrito o contrato, dicha
asignaci6n estan\limitada a $2.500.00.

I 9. Procesos Admlnlstrativos

A. Este Programs se deberi aplicar a un Conflicto que

I estuviera pendiente arite toda entidad administrativa o
tribunal local, estatal o federal, a menos que estuviera
probibido porIa

I B. La participaci6n en todo proceso administrative o
judicial por la CompaiUa no debera afectar la aplica-
bilidad del Progrmna a dicho Conflicto una vez que
fuere tenninado el proceso administrative o judicial.
Un fallo, una recomendaci6n o una decisi6n efectua-
da par una entidad administrativa en base a los meri-
tos de un Conflicto debera tener el mismo peso o efec-
I to legal de acuerdo al Programa como si hubieran sido
dictados por un tribunal de una jurisdicci6n compe-
tente.

I 10. Recurso Exclusive

Los procesos efectwidos de acuerdo al Programa deben\n

I ser el metodo exclusivo, inapelable y vinculante por
medio de los cuales se resolveran los Conflictos.

11. Lu Entidada que Selecdonen el Programa
I A. Las Corporaciones u otras entidades legales. que no
fuesen Partes del mismo, tienen Ia opci6n de decidir si

I quisieren estar vinculadas y obligadas por este
Programa mediante un contrato escrito con el
Patrocinador.

I B. Dicha opci6n para participar en este Programa puede
ser efectuada en relaci6n con algunos tipos de
Conflictos, o en relaci6n con algunas personas. a dis·

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creci6n de la Entidad que Seleccione el Prognuna.

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12. La Fec.ba de Vigeucia

I La Fecha de Vigencia de este Programs seni el IS de abriJ
de 2001.

I 13. Atribuci6u de Separac:ion

Los tenninos de este Programa y las Reglas son separa-

I bles. La falta de validez o de la obligacion para que se
cumplieran algwtaS de las disposiciones en este documen-
to no afectara la aplicaci6n de las otras disposiciones.
Donde fuere posible, y en forma consistente con Jos
I prop6sitos del Programa, toda disposici6n que fuera
idada en el Programa o en las R.eglas se podni modificar y
despues: de modiflcada, se podn\ obligar su cumplimiento.

I 14. Asendmienm

EJ empleo o Ia rontinuaci6n del empleo despues de la

I Fecha en Vigencia de este Prognuna constituyen cl con-
sentimiento por parte del Empleado y la Compaftia para
estar ob1igados por las disposieiones de este Programa,

I durante 1a duraci6n de1 empleo y despues del cese del
mismo. La presentaci6n de una solicitud de empleo, inde·
pendientemente del formulario utilizado, constituye eJ

I' consentimiento por parte del Aspirante y la Compailfa
para estar obligados por las disposiciones de este
Programs.

REG LAS PARA LA RESOLUCI6N
I DE CONFLICTOS DE NABORS

1. Deflnlclones
I Todas las definiciones incluidas en el Programs de
Resoluci6n de Conflictos de Nabors se aplicanin a estas

I 2.
RegJas.

ApUcacion

I A. Si hubieran reglas diferentes que fueran aplicables a
una detenninada clase cspecffica de Conflicto, y estas
hubieran sido adoptadas por el Patrocinador y notifi-

I cadas a AAA y JAMS, estas Reglas no se aplicamn a
dicba clase de Conflictos.

B. Estas Reglas sc aplican de Ia fonna en que existieran
I en el momento en que se iniciaran los procesos
estab1ecidos de acuerdo con las mismas.

C. En la medida que fuera consistcnte con estas Reglas.

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las Reglas de ResoJuci6n de Confl.ictos Laborales de

I AAAo JAMS tambim se aplicaran a todos los proce-
sos reglamentados por estas Reglas.

3. El Inicio del Proceao
I A. Una Parte puede iniciar Ia demanda de acuerdo con lo
establecido por estas Regl83 en cualquier momento,

I sujeto a los mecanismos de defensa e incluyendo
aquelJos que apliquen en el tiempo oportuno de la
reclamaci6n, incluyendo las limitaciones y demoras
indebidas.
I B. Una Parte pucde iniciar Ia demanda mediante Ia entre-
ga de una solicitud escrita para iniciar Ia demanda en

I AAA o JAMS y despu6s del pago de cargo adminis·
trativo correspondiente.

C. Las capias de Ia solicitud deberan scr en1.regadas a
I todas las otras Partes del Conflicto par AAAo JAMS.
La solicitud debcni dcscribir la indole del Confl.icto,
el monto invoJucrado, si lo hubiese, el recurso que se

I solicita y e) sitio solicitado para el proceso.

D. Las demandas tmnbien pueden ser iniciadas por un
Empleado o Aspirante mediante )a entrega de una
solicitud escrita para iniciar los procesos al
Administrador del Programa de Resoluci6n de
Conflictos de Ia CompafUa. En dicho caso, Ia
CompaMa deben\ entregar en Ia breved.ad posible a
AAA o JAMS toda solicitud que hubicra recibido y
que hubiera sido entregada en forma apropiada.

I E. Las Partes contra quienes se haya presentado una
demanda deberin presenter una declaraci6n en
rcspuesta a dicha demanda dentro del plazo de 21 dfas
I de Ia fecha a partir de Ia que se recibi6 Ia notificaci6n
de la intenci6n de arbitrar o la descripci6n de las
reclamaciones, Ia cua1 debera incluir las contrade-

I mandas y las solicitudes para que el arbitro (si lo
hubiera) prepare una declaraci6n fundamentando las
razones por las cualos se concede Ia indcmnizaci6n.

I 4. Junta Adminiatrativa

AAA o JAMS deberAn convocar una junta administrativa

I tan pronto como sea posible despues de haber recibido Ia
declaraci6n de respuesta o despu6s del vencimiento del
plaza para la presentaci6n de Ia declaraci6n de respuesta, si
dicha declaraci6n no hubiera sido presentada. La junta
puede ser sostenida en persona o por te16fono. En Ia junta,

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AAA o JAMS detenninaran si las Partes han acordado un
metodo para resolver el Conflicto. Si las Partes estuvieran
I de acuerdo, AAA o JAMS implementaran el proceso de
acuerdo con sus reglas una vez que se haya efectuado el
pago del cargo correspondiente. Si las Partes no pueden lie-

I gar a un acuerdo, o si las Partes hubicran intentado llegar a
un acuerd.o y no pudieron resoJver el Conflicto por medic
de la mediaci6n u otro mecanismo que no fuem vinculante
u obligatorio, el Conflicto debeni ser arbitrado de acuerdo
I con estas Reglas.

5. EJ Nombramienw de un Arbitro

I Inmediatlun.ente dcspues del pago del cargo por concepto
de arbitraje, AAA o JAMS debfrin enviar simultanea·
mente a cads Parte involucrada una lista id6ntica de los
I nombles de las petSonas que fueron escogidas de un panel
de 8rbi1ros calificados que AAA o JAMS debera selec-
cionar y mantener. Cada una de las Partes del Conflicto

I tend.ni catorce (14) dfas a partir de Ia fecha del comunica·
do para tachai los nombres que no prefiere, nwnerar en
arden de preferencia los nombres restantes y devolver Ia
lista a AAA o JAMS. Si una de las Partes no regresara la
I lista dentro del plazo especiflcado. todas las personas en Ia
rnisma sen\n consideradas como aceptables. Entre las per-
sonas que hayan sido aprobadas en ambas Iistas, y de
acuerdo con el orden de mutua, AAAo JAMS
deberin invitar a que uno de eUos o mas de uno ejerzaln
de iu'bitro/s. En los casos en los cuales mas de $2,000,000
este en controversia, cualquiera de las partes tendni el
I derecbo de solicitar que el arbitraje proceda delante de un
panel de tres miembros en vez de un solo t\rbitro. La Parte
que escoja un panel en estRs circunstancias debenl noti-

I ficar a las otras Partes durante la junta administrativa
descrita en la Clausula 4 del Programa. Cualquiera de las
Partes tendni el derecho de tachar una lista de arbitros en

I su totalidad. Cuando una de las Partes ejercita este dere-
cho, AAA o JAMS debera emitir una nueva lista de arbi-
tros de manera consistente con los procesos anterionnente
mencionados.
I 6. Requisitos para Ia deslgnaclon de un Arbitro

I Ninguna persona debera ejercer como arbi1ro en ninglm
case en el cual dicha persona tuviera un interes financiero
o personal. Antes de aceptar el nombramiento, el posible
candidato debera revelar cualquier circunstancia que posi-
I blemente pudiera i.mpedir una audiencia oportu.na o crear
Ia presunci6n de parcialidad. Una vez recibida dicha infor-
maci6n por parte del Brbitro o de cualquier otra fuente,
AAA o JAMS tendr8 que sustituir esa persona o cornu-

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nicar Ia informaci6n a las Partes involucradas para que
puedan formular sus comcntarios. A partir de entonces,
AAA o JAMS podrBn descalificar dicha persona y su
decisi6n sera concluyente.

I 7. Vacantes

Si hubiera una vacante por cualquier raz6n o si un 6.rbitro
designado no pudicra ejercer en forma oportuna, se debera
I aplicar el proceso pam determinar nombramientos
descripto en Ia ClAusula S para l.a selecci6n de un Brbitro
substitute.

I 8. Fecha, Bora y Sltlo para lu Audiencias

I A. El arbitro debera fijar 1a fecha, bora y sitio de
cualquier proceso efectuado de acuordo con las dis-
posiciones de la ClAusula 88 del Programa.

I B. Se proporcionara Ia notiflcaci6n de Ia audiencia con
un plazo no mayor de diez (l 0} dfas de anticipaci6n,
salvo que el arbitro determinara o que las Partes con-
vengan que un periodo mas corto fuera necesario.
I C. El m-bitro debera realizar su labor, sin incwrir en gas·
tos indebidos, pam acomodar el Empleado o el

I Aspirante en Ia selecci6n de un sitio para el proceso.

9. Juntas

I A pedido de AAA o JAMS. ode una de las Partes o por
iniciativa del amitro, el arbitro de AAA o JAMS podni
convocar a juntas previanotificaci6n para Ia discusi6n y Ia
I determinaci6n de cualquier asunto que agi1ice el proceso,
incluyendo:

I A. la

B. Ia aclaraci6n de asuntos de especial interes

I C. la detenninaci6n de asuntos prelimina:res, incluyendo
el sumario de las consideraciones -y disposiciones
legales

I D. Ia junta previa a Ia audiencia

E. el tiempo y sitio para los procesos o juntas de arbitra-
I je

F. los recursos equitativos o legales interinos autoriza-
dos por las leyes aplicables

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I r .. G. los memorandwns antcriores o poste.riores a Ja audi-
encia

I H. las disposiciones, y/o

I I. cualquier otro asunto o proceso fundamental

10. La modalidad para reaUzarAudfencias y Juntas

I A discreci6n del 8:rbitro o por comnn acuerdo entre las
Partes, se pod.ran realizar juntas y audiencias por teltfono
o por escrito, asf como en persona

I 11. La Junta previa a Ia Audfenc:ia

A. En un horario que sera determinado por el
I cada una de las partes dcben\ entregar por adelantado
los nombres y direcciones de los testigos que se pro-
pone presentar y tambien los documentos que tiene

I planeado presentar.

B. El tirbitro tendnila discreci6n para determinar el for-
mate, !a cantidad y Ia frecuencia de las juntas con las
I Partes involucradas.

I. C. Las juntas antedichas podr8n tomar el fonnato penni-
tide por las Reglas Federales pam Procesos Civiles,
ser modiflcadas de tiempo en tiempo, y estar sujetas a
las restricciones impuestas por el arbitro.

I 12. Representacion

Cualquiera de las Partes podrA ser representada por un

I abogado o por cualquicr otto representante autorizado.

13. La Asi.stencia a las Audleocias

I El Arbitro debera guardm-la privacidad de los procesos basta
donde fuera permitido por la ley. Todas aqueUas personas
que tiencn un interes personal en el caso a ser tratado ten-

I drAn el derecho de asistir a los procesos de arbitraje.

El arbitro debera tener la autoridad de exctuir a cualquier

I testigo que no fuera una de las Partes u otra persona csen-
cial, durante del testimonio de otros testigos. El arbitro
debeni determinar si a1guna otra persona pod.rA asistir a1
proceso. A pedido de cualquiera de Jas Partes, e) arbitro
I deberfl exc]uir cualquier testigo durante el testimonio de
otros testigos.

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I J4. Aplazamlento de los proceso.s o juntas de arbitraje

I A. EJ arbitro, debido a una causa justificada demostrada
por una de las Partes, o de comU:n acuerdo con las
Partes, podra postergar cualquier proceso o junta de

I arbitraje.

B. La realimci6n de procesos judiciales pendientes y

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relacionados con el mismo asunto no constituye una
causajustificada para su aplazamicnto.

15. Declarad6n Jurada

I Antes de proseguir con Ia primera audiencia, cada Srbitro
podn1 tomar el juramento para eJ ejercicio de su cargo y

I asf lo bart! si fuera requerido por la ley. El arbitro puede
requerir que los testigos testifiquen bajo juramenta con-
ducido por una persona debidamente calificada y as{ lo
bani si fucra requerido por Ia ley o requerido por alguna
I de las Partes.

16. Registro de los Protesos de Arbitraje

I No habm ningU.n registro estenogr!fico, de audio o video
de los procesos de arbitraje salvo que fueran solicitados
por alguna de las Partes o determinado por el 8.rbitro. La
I Parte que solicite et registro debera pagar el coste total de
su producci6n. Se suministraran copias del registro a
pedido de las otras Partes y una vez que se haya pagado el

I costo de Ia reproduccion.

17. Proceso

I El Proceso debera ser dirigido por el ru:bitro en el orden y
de Ia manera que permita la mas rapida presentaci6n de la
evidencia y de los argumentos de las Partes.

I 18. El Arbitraje en Ausencia de una de las Partes

El Arbitro podn1 proseguir en ausencia de una de las Partes
I o representantes que, despues de la debida notificaci6n. no
se presentaran o no obtuvieran un aplazamiento. No se
alcanza:rtt un fallo solamente en base ala falta de asisten-

I cia de una de las Partes. El Brbitro debera requerir que
cualquiera de las Partes presentes presente toda la eviden·
cia que el drbitro requiriera con eJ fin de alcanzar un fallo

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lr 19. Evldencia

I A. E1 Brbitro sera el fuJico que juzgarA la relevancia, Ia
importancia, y Ia admisibilidad de la evidencia que
fuera presentada. La conformidad con las reglas

I legales referentes a evidencia no sen\ neccsarla.

B. El Brbitro puede citar con una orden de comparecen-
cia a testigos o documentos a pedido de una de las
I Partes o por la iniciativa propia del Arbitro.

C. EJ arbitro puede considerar Ia evidencia de 1os testi-

I gos mediante una declaracion jurada o una
declaracion, pero le debera dar el peso que el Arbitro
considere apropiado despues de baber considerado
cualquier objeci6n hecha para su admisi6n aJ proceso
I de arbitraje.

20. Presentacion de Ia Evidencia despub de Ia Audiencia

I La evidencia documentada a ser considerada por ei arbitro
debem ser presentada en Ia audiencia salvo que el arbitro
encuentre unajustificaci6n para que se penn ita una pre-
I sentaci6n posterior a dicha audientia. Se les debera propor-
cionar a todas las Partes Ia oportunidad para examinar y
comentar sobre cuaJquier evidencia que fuera presentada
I' posterionnente a Ia audiencia. E1 Arbitro deherA permitir 1a
presentacion de expedientes a pedido d:e una de las Partes y
debera determinar e! proceso y cl memento oportuno de
dicba prescntaci6n.
I 21. EJ Cierre y Ia Reapertura de los de Arbttraje

I A. Cuando el Arbitro este satisfecho que el registro esta
complete, incluyendo los expedientes que hay an sido
presentados con su penniso despu6s de Ia audiencia.

I
e) drbitro deberA declarar el cierre del proceso.

B. Se podr8 reabrir el proceso por iniciativa del arbitro o
mediante Ia solicitud de una de las Partes en cualquier
I memento anterior al fallo del arbitro.
22. Renuncia al Derecbo de Objetar en el Proceso de
Arbitraje
I Despues de haber tenido conocimiento de que no se
hubiera cumplido con las disposiciones o requerimientos

I relacionados con estos procesos y reglas de arbitraje.
cualquiera de las Partes que no se oponga por escrito sere.
consideruda como que hubiera renunciado a1 derecbo de

I t.. objetar.

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I· 23. Notifk.ac:iones

I Cualquier comunicado, notificaciones o procesos necesar·
ios o apropiados pam la iniciacion o Ia continuaci6n de
cualquier proceso de arbitraje efcctuado de acuerdo con

I estas Reglas (incluyendo el fallo del Srbitro, cualquicr
demanda judicial en relaci6n con el mismo, o Ia adjudi·
caci6n de una indemnizaci6n efectuada de acucrdo con
estos procesos) puede scr enviado por correo dirigido a Ia
I Parte o su representante a Ia direcci6n mas reciente de la
cual se tuviera conocimiento o entregado mediante un ser-
vicio de mcnsajeria. AAAo JAMS. las Partes, y el arbitro

I tambien podn\n usar la b'ansmisi6n par facsfmile, telex,
telegrams. u cualquier otra fonna escrita de comunicaci6n
electronica con el fin de entregar cualquier notificaci6n
requerida por esta Reglas.
I 24. La Com unicaclon con AAA, JAMS y Ia Compaftfa

I A. Cualquicra de las Partes podri notificar o comuni-
carse con AAA, comunicandose con:

Regional Administrador
I (Administrador Regional)
American Arbitration Association
(Asociacion Americana de Arbitraje)
1001 Fannin St. Suite I005
I Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 739-13022
Fax: (713) 739-1702

I B. Cualquiera de las Partes podn\ notificar o comuni-
carse con JAMS, comunicAndosc con:

I JAMS
345 Park Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10154
(212) 751-2700

I Fax: (212) 751-4099

C. Cualquier notificaci6n o comunicado con Ja
Compa.flfa debera ser dirigido a:
I Legal Department (Departamento Legal)
Nabors Industries, Inc.

I 515 West Greens Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77067-4525
(281) 874-0035
Fax: (281) 775-8431

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I 25. Comunlcacloo con el Arbltro

I No babn\ ninguna comunicaci6n con las Partes y el arbi-
tro aparte de Ia comunicaci6n en las audicncias o juntas de
arbitraje. Cualquier otra forma de comwticaci6n ya sea
ora) o escrita de las partes al 8rbitro debenin ser dirigidas
I a AAA o JAMS (y su copia enviada a las Partes) para ser
tnmsmitidas al amitro, salvo que las Partes y el arbitro
acuerden lo contrario.

I 26. Plazo para efectuar el FaUo de Arbitraje

El fallo se efectuara por el 8rbitro, salvo que
I se hubicra acordado lo contrario por las Partes o que estu-
viera estipulado por las leyes aplicables, en un plaz.o no
mayor de treinta (30) dfas a partir de Ja fecba del cierre de

I los procesos o, si fucra aplicable, del cierre de Wl proceso
de arbitraje que haya sido reabierto.

27. El Formato del Fallo de Arbitraje

I E1 fallo del arbitraje deben\ ser por escrito y debeni ser flr-
mado por el Arbitro. EJ Arbitro debenl redacta:r una

I declaracl6n de las razones para el fallo, si fuera requerido
en Ia solicitud para iniciar los procesos o en 1a declaraci6n
de respuesta que se hubicran prcsentado. EJ fallo del Srbi •
tro deben\ ser ejecutado de la manera requerida por las

I leyes aplicables.

28. Modificaciones del Fallo del Arbitro

I Como consecuencia de un mandato de un tribunal de
dicci6n competente, o por com\\n acuerdo entre las Partes,
el Brbitro debeni modificar cuaJquier fallo que se hubiera

I clictado. El 6ibitro podni modificar un fallo mediante la
mocion de alguna de las Partes si el 8rbi1ro considera que
el fallo fuera ambiguo o presentara algOn defecto, o si eJ
fallo requiriera un acto llegaJ 0 imposible de reruizar.
I Estas son las Onicas circunstancias par medio de las cuales
un arbitro tendn\ jurisdicci6n para retirar o modificar un
dictamen o fallo.

I 29. Resoludon

Si las Partes resuelven su Dispute. durante eJ transcurso deJ
I arbitraje, el arbitro podn1 describir los tenninos de la
oluci6n en un fallo de consentimiento.

I 30. Alcance de Ia Autorldad del Arbltro

La autoridad del arbitro debera estar limitada a Ia resolu·
ci6n de Conflictos legales entre las Partes. Como tal, el

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Arbitro debeti estar obligado por y debera aplicar las Ieyes
aplicables, incluyendo la! que esten relacionadas con Ja

I detenninaei6n del peso de Ia prueba,. as1 como las !eyes
fundamentales. E1 arbitro tendr8 Ia autoridad para limitar
o extender los derechos fundamentales protcgidos por Iss
leyes apHcab1es. EJ arbitro podri tambien conceder un
I recurso de cmc:rgencia o provisional que este o que podrla
estar autorizado por las leycs aplicabJes. EJ arbitro debera
estar obligado a cumplir con las disposiciones del

I Prognuna y las Rcglas.

31. Los Procesos Judiciales y Ia de
Responsabllidad

I A. Ni AAA, JAMS o ning(m Brbitro deberan constituir
ninguna de Jas Partes de ningUn proceso judicial en
reiaci6n con los procesos de arbitraje efectuados de
I acuerdo con estas Reglas.

B. Ni AAA, JAMS o ning'Un lirbitro sera responsable

I ante ninguna de las Partes por ningU.n acto de omision
en relaci6n con cualquier proceso que se encuentre
dentro del alcance de estas Reg)as.

I C. Cualquicr tribunal con jurisdicci6n sobre las Partes
podr8 obligar a alguna de las Partes a proceder de

I. acuerdo con estas Reglas en cualquier Iugar y podrA
hacer cumplir cualquier falJo que se haya dictado.

D. Se considerara que las Partes bajo estas Reglas con-
sienten en que el fallo del arbitro podni ser admitido
I y que dicho fallo se poctra hacer cumplir en cualquier
tribunal federal o estatal que tuviera jurisdicci6n
sobre las Partes.

I E. La iniciaci6n de, Ia participaci6n o Ia eJiminacilm
de un proceso legal no constituinl una renuncia aJ
derecho a proceder de a.cuerdo con estas Reglas.

I F. Cualquier tribunal con jurisdicci6n sabre las Partes
podn1 presentar 6rdcnes judiciales (incluyendo
6rdenes preliminares) si se cumplieran los requisites
I legales necesarios y equitativos de acuerdo con las
leyes aplicables, en espera de la instituci6n de los pro-
cesos de arbitraje efectua.dos de acuerdo con estas

I Reglas.

32. Honorarios y Gastos

I A. Los gastos de los testigos deberin ser paga.dos por Ia
que presenta dichos testigos. salvo se indique lo
contrario en las leyes aplicab1es o en e] fallo deJ &rbi-
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B. Todos los honorarios de los abogados debenin ser
pagados por la Parte que los conttato, salvo se indique
lo contrario en las leyes aplicables. en e) Programa o
en el fallo del arbitro.

I C. Los costos de las juntas a reaUzarso (por ejemplo: los
honorarios del relatDr para Ia transcripci6n original)
deberan ser pagados por Ia Parte que inicia Ia junta. El
costo de las copias de la transcripci6n de Ia
I declaraci6n jurada y cualquier otro costo debera ser
pagado por Ia Parte que solicite 1a copia.

I D. Los bonorarios y los gastos de los peritos, asesores y
demas que fueren presentados o consultados por una
de las Partes, debenm ser pagados por la Parte que
utilice dichos servicios.
I E. El Empleado o Aspirante deben1 pagar un cargo de
$150 si el o ella inicia cl arbitraje o mediaci6n. Aparte

I de dicbo cargo, cl Emplcado I Aspirante no sen\
responsable de pagar los honorarios y gastos del pro-
ceso efectuado de acuerdo a estas Reglas, incluyendo
los viaticos requeridos de un arbitro o mediador, AAA
I o JAMS, y eJ costo de cualquier evidencia que fuere
presentada a Ia discrecion del Brbitro.

I F. Si la demanda para mediacion o arbitraje es iniciada
por la Compatiia, dichos honorarios senm pagados
por Ia Comparua.

I G. Salvo se indique lo contrario en las Ieyes vigentes o
en el fiillo del &bitro, todos los otros ga.stos, honorar-
ios y costos del proceso efectUado de acuerdo a estas

I Rcglas serin pagados de manera equitativa por las
Partes que no son Empleados/Aspirantes.

I 33. Interpretad6n y Aplicad6n de Esta.s ReglM

El arbitro deben\ interpretar y aplicar estas RegJas en Jo
que respccta a los podcres y deberes del arbitro. Todas las
I otras reglas deben1n ser interpretadas y aplicadas por AM
oJAMS.

I 34. Ley Aplicable

A. Los Procesos efectuados de acuerdo a estas Reglas y
Ja revisi6n judicial de los fallos debertm ser regidos
I por la Ley.

B. Salvo se indique lo contrario de fonna expresa en
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I Distrito de los Estados Unidos que tomara ellugar del
proceso de arbitraje.

I 35. Mediaci6n

En cualquier memento despues de que el proceso de arbi-
traje haya concluido, las Partes podrin acordar la
I mediacion de su disputa por medio de Ia notificaci6n de
AAAo JAMS. AAAo JAMS deber4n determinar que pro--
cesos se aplican a dicha mediru:i6n.

I 36. Espatlol

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NOTICE TO ErvtPLOYEES
I Effective April 15, 2001. Nabors Industries. Inc. and its subsidiaries implemented a Dispute Resolution Program for the
detennination of aU disputes between employees and Nabors Industries, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. The Program

I provides the most effective and efficient means of resolving disputes through a process that resolution at the
earliest possible opportunity. The Program Administrator is the Vice President Administration ofNabors Industries, Inc.

It is important for you to know that employees do not waive any substantive legal rights under this Program. Rather, the
I Program provides that any substantive legal issues you may have will be resolved in mediation or before a neutral
arbitrator, whose decision will be final and binding on you and the Company. Th.is does mean, however. that under the
Program you waive any procedural rights you have to bring a court action and to a jury trial concerning any dispute you

I may have with be Company and any Electing Entity (as defined in the Program), including claims of discrimination
under any federal or state civil rights statute and personal injury claims. Such claims are among those that must be
submitted to arbitration under the Program.

I A copy of the Program has been provided to all employees. In addition, copies are available in English Btld Spanish upon
request from the Human Resources Department of your employer. Continued employment after the date you receive
notice of the Program constitutes your acceptance of the Program.

I If you have any questions about the Program or any other tenn of your employment, please do not hesitate to contact the
Human Resources Department of your employer or the Program Administrator.

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I. PROGRAMA DE RESOLUCION DE CONFLICfOS DE NABORS

I AVISO A LOS EMPLEADQS

A partir del 15 de abril de 2001, Nabors Industries, Inc. y sus empresas filia1es implementaron Wl Programa de Resoluci6n
de Conflictos para Ia soluci6n de todo conflicto entre los empleados y Nabors Industries, Inc. o una de sus em.presas

I filiales. El Programa Ie proporciona el medio mas cfectivo y eficiente para resolver cualquier contlicto que Usted pueda
tener a traves de un proceso que promueve la resoluci6n del caso en Ia maxima brevedad posible. El Administrador del
programa es el Vicepresidente de Ia Administraci6n de Nabors Industries, Inc.

I Es importante que Ustcd sq>a que ·los empleados no estAn renunciando a ningUn derecho legal fundamental bajo este
Programa, sino que el Programa pennite que todo asunto legal substancial que Usted pueda tener sea resuelto por media
de mediaci6n o ante un arnhro neutral, cuya decisi6n sera inapelabJe y obligatoria para Usted y para Ia Compafiia. Lo

I anterionnente mencionado significani, sin embargo, que bajo el Prognuna Usted renuncia a cualquier derecho de
procedimiento que Usted pudiera tener para presentar tma demanda ante un tribunal o un juicio por jurado respecto a
cualquier conflicto que Usted pudiera tcner con la Compaftfa y cualquier Entidad (tal como eslA definido en el Programa),
incluyendo las demandas por concepto de discriminacfon bajo cualquier derecho civil federal o estatal escrito y los
I reclamos por concepto de daftos y perjuicios personales. Dichos reclamaciones deberan ser sometidos a1 arbitraje de
acuerdo con cstablecido por el Programa de Resolucion de Conflictos.

I Se ha proporcionado Wl8 copia del Programa a todos los empleados. Ademas, puede solicitar copias del Programa en
ingles y en en el Departamento de Recursos Humanos de su comparua. El hecho que Usted continue empleado
despues de la fecha en que recibi6 el aviso del Programa constituini su aceptacion del Programa Si tuviem preguntas en 397
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I NABORS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM

I QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QI. Why does the Company have the Dispute Resolution Program (DRP)?
I A 1. Mainly, the Company uses the DRP because it provides a cost-effective and
timely process for maintaining employment relationships. This process is good
I for employees and the Company. The more traditional approach of a lawsuit is
expensive, time consuming, adversarial and destructive. Typically, lawsuits take
years to run their course, and they may create unwanted publicity that

I embarrasses everyone. The DRP saves everyone time and money, and is more
likely to respect everyone• s privacy.

Q2. Who uses the DRP and for what kinds of problems?
I A2. Field personnel, clerical workers, professionals, toolpushers, floorhands, and
senior executives alike may use the DRP. The Program is designed for use by
I employees at every level of the Company, for almost any workplace·related legal
dispute, including termination, retaliation for raising a concern or complaint,

I. disciplinary or supervisory issues, discrimination, ·racial or sexual
personal injuries.
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Q3. Does having this Program mean I can't sue Nabors in court?

I A3. Yes. If you're covered by the Program and you file a lawsuit, Nabors attorneys
will go before the judge, tel1 the judge of the Nabors Dispute Resolution Program,
and the case will be sent to arbitration.
I Q4. What if my dispute concerns a benefit plan? Can I use the Program then?

I A4. You can use the DRP for concerns about benefit plans. However, there are
methods in place within each benefit plan to address your concerns, and you
should use those methods prior to using the DRP.

I Q5. Will I still be able to go to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) of
the National Labor Relations Board?

I A5. Yes. You are still free to consult the appropriate state Human Rights
Commission, the EEOC, the National Labor Relations Board or any other
government regulatory agency regarding your workplace problem.
I Q6.. What can I do to seek relief if I believe my legally protected rights have been violated?
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A6. Jf you believe your legally protected rights have been violated. you may serve a

I written request to the Company's Dispute Resolution Program's Administrator or
to The American Arbitration Association (AAA) or the Judicial Arbitration and
Mediation Services (JAMS). The arbitrator will determine if a Jegal1y protected
right has been violated, and if so, the amount you'll recover.
I Q7. Who is the Dispute Resolution Program Administrator?

I A7. The Vice President-Administration of Nabors Industries, Inc..

QS. Nabors has some employees in organized bargaining units. Does the DRP apply to them?

I A8. The DRP doesn't automatically apply to unionized employees; they're covered by
dispute resolution or grievance procedures agreed to during the collective
bargaining process.
I Q9. Why has Nabors implemented the DRP in every newly acquired company?

A9. We want a program that operates for the benefit of all - the employees and the
Company. We want a program that reflects best practices in dispute resolution as
well as the needs of our employees.

Q 10. What are Electing Entities?

AIO. For the most part, Electing Entities are customers of Nabors who, through their
contracts with Nabors, elect to be bound by the DRP for any legaJ disputes they
may have with Nabors employees.

I Q l l. Where wilJ proceedings under the DRP take place?

A 11. Under the DRP, arbitration proceedings are to be held as close as possibJe to the

I worksite where the events in dispute occurred or at the place most convenient for
a majority of the witnesses.

Ql2. How does the DRP interface with existing complaint procedures, such as the one in place
I under the Equal Employment and sexual harassment policies?

Al2. The DRP is in addition to those complaint procedures. Your complaint should
I first be made through existing procedures. If your complaint is not resolved to
your satisfaction through those procedures and involves a legally protected right,
you should then submit it to the DRP.

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I PREGUNTAS Y REPUESTAS

Pl. lPor que Ia Compaftfa tiene el Programa de Resoluci6n de Disputas (PRD)?
I R 1. La Compaftfa utiliza el programa PRO, principalmente, porque este provee un
proceso efectivo en costos y tiempo para mantener Ia relaci6n con los empleados.
I Este proceso es buena para los empleados y para Ia Compaftfa. La vfa mas
tradicional de una controversia judicial es costosa, lleva tiempo, crea adversarios
y es destructiva. Por lo general, los litigios judiciales II evan aftos para resolverse y

I pueden crear publicidad no deseada que avergUcnza a todos los invo1ucrados. El
PRD le ahorra a todos dinero y tiempo y hay mayores probabilidades que de que
se respete Ia privacidad de todos.

I P2. lQuienes usan el PRD y para que tipo de problemas?

R2. El personal de campo, los trabajadores de Ia oficina, los profesionales, los jefes de
I taladros, los ayudantes de limpieza y los ejecutivos mayores, todos pueden usar
PRD de Ia rnisma rrianera. El programa est! diseftado para ser usado por todos los
empleado a todos los niveles de la Compaflfa, para casi todas las disputas legales
relacionadas con el sitio de trabajo. incluyendo terminaci6n, represalia por dar a
conocer una preocupaci6n o una queja, asuntos de supervisi6n o de disciplina,
discriminaci6n, hostigamiento racial o sexual o accidentes personates.

P3. (.Teniendo este Programa significa que no puedo llevar a Nabors a corte?

R3. Sf. Si Ud. esta amparado por el Programa y Ud. demanda a Nabors, los abogados
I de Ia Comparua se presentara.n al juez y le explicaran al juez el Programa de
Resoluci6n de Disputas de Nabors y el caso sera pasado a arbitraje.

I P4. lQue pasa si Ia disputa es por un plan de beneficio? <,Puedo usar todavla eJ Programa?

R4. Ud. puede usar el PRD para asuntos relacionados con los planes de beneficios.
I Sin embargo, existen metodos establecidos dentro de cada uno de los planes de
beneficios que enfocan sus preocupaciones y Ud. debe usar esos metodos
primero, antes de usar el Prograrna.

I P5. l., Tendre todavfa 1a oportunidad de ira las Comisiones de lgua]dad de Oportunidad de
Empleo (EEOC) de la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales?

I R5. Sf. Ud. tiene todavia Ia libertad para consultar a Ia Comisi6n de Derechos
Humanos apropiada de su estado.la EEOC, Ia Junta Nacional de Relaciones
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P6. puedo hacer para solicitar ayuda si creo se han violado mis derechos legales de
I protecci6n?

R6. Si Ud. considers que se han violado sus derechos legales de protecci6n, Ud. puede

I someter una requisici6n por escrito al Administrador del Programa de Resoluci6n
de Disputas de la Compaftfa o a la Asociaci6n de Arbitraje Americana (AAA) o a
los Servicios Judiciales de Administraci6n y Mediaci6n (JAMS). El arbitro

I determinan\ si sus derechos legales protegidos han sido violados y si es asf, Ia
cantidad que Ud. recibira.

P7. lQuien es el Administrador deJ Programa de Resolud6n de Disputas?
I R7. El ViltL EMPLFJJ)O
I PR.OGRA.MA DE RESOLUCiNJ>E DISPUTAS DE NABORS

I Por la JUmU!rltB doclmo qua ha mc!.bido un.& cop!a del W:iD del
Yo cnticndo qn.c cl :PmgtanlA & Rt.so!aciOD. de Disputu de Nabon no
de Rel0lo.d6n Dlsputu de Nabors.

nn contrato de mq>leo cm.1rc h
Qimpsi!Ia y mi par un pcrlodo do tiempo elpOCfB..oo y no Ia de cmploo 4 volunb!.d. La
I de e:mp1eo entrcJ hL Co:rpil{l y todol empl.eadol d Pua4a en un OCIIW""thmento mutuo y pnddo
qGCdat ccu.uta on cualquicl mom.ccto, Y' let po: ml ptutt o por parte de lA
p.roscmta.ciOtt do OI.UJa.
dn nill> prevlo o

I Yo quo ninpma parte del oontAaJda dd Progmna de .Bualuot6n de l>itpuw tia:l!l h inte».Q6n exprco
o Um.i1u loa &mdl.ot de los prurtizad.oll pore) O!tadtJ o bwlcyes ·.

Om mi tin:u.1l y emiendo·quo to yo oumpla oon. eJ Proanma de ROJ.Oluci6n & Dilpu1al y e1
I requisite do aamttor cualqttier
Adk:ion•lx:Dtmm, comprcndo que mi cmplco
6Xpt'CM dolo! t6rm!c.oa
aw qw, puc!ic:ra inclulr 1a modiacl6n y/o o1
o 1\.ttmo eon la CompaA£a.
como condici6n da mi emp!CQ prqen!e
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I NOTICE TO APPLICANTS R$ARDING
DISPUfE Pf¢lGRAM

I e or.a n uatnea, nc. an au a aave 1 apute Reao ut on
• n e ect to han a 11putes between
applfeants or employeea and the Compilny. Thia program give a app.lla:n ·and employees the moat effective and efficient
means of resolving any dtaputes they may h1ve through a proceu that :i:ouragea e reaolution at the eanlest possfble
opportunity. -:·· '.·

I A copy of the Dispute Resolution Program is being provided for your
to the Program, they will not be considered for employment. The
faUa to acknowledge and agree
Is provided below for your signature.

1. I nave bean allowed the opportunity to review the Nabors Dispute
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2. By my elgnature below, I acknowledge end underetand that I am requfrf_d tQ adhere to the Oiapute Resolution Program
and Us requirement for submission of aU ctalms to a process that medla1lon and/or arbitration. I further
understand that my employment applloatlon aubmlsalon with tho Cotniany eonstltutea my ecceptance of the tf'Jrms of

I this provision aa a condJUon of employment consideration.

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I AVISO PARA ASPIRA,NTES DE EMfLEO RESPECIO AL PROGBAMA DE RESOLUCI6N
DE CQNPLICfOS
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I Junto con el presents a vlao ao le eata proporcionando una del Programa de Reaoludon de para au revisl6n. Sl un
aaplrante a un puesto de trabaJo no acuaa reclbo y no eatA de ecuerdo oon el Programa, no aer4 conslderado para el
empleo. Se le proporclona este formulano de ecuao de rec!bo de eats nollfteacl6n con respecto al programs de re&olucl6n

I de conflfctoa para que uated lo flrme en conforrnldad a eontinuacl6n. ·

3. Sa me ha permiUdo revisar el Programs de Resolucl6n de ConfUctos de Nabors.
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I 4. Con ml flnne a contlnuacl6n, ecueo reolbo de Ia lnformact6n anterkmnente mencionada y oomprendo que ae me
requlere cumpllr con el Programa de Resolucion de Contl1ctos y au requlallo de aometer todos los reclamos a un
proceao que puede lndulr mcdlaciOn ylo arbltraje. Tambl6n comprondo que la presentacl6n de ml aollcltud para
empleo eon Ia Comp etUa et>natltuye mf aceptacf6n de loa t6nnlnos de etta dl3poslc16n como una condlcf6n para eer

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I EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ....
CONCERNJNG NABORS DISPUTE fiiSOLtJTION PROGRAM:

I J have rocelved a copy of the Nabors Dbpute·Rcsolutlon P:rogrm.

I aoknowledgo that the Employee Dispute Relolution Program Is not a contract of employment between the .
doc:3 noa alter the employment-at-will rclatiOJUhip. The
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Ccmpen.y and me for aiJ)l specific time period
employment rclatlonJhfp between the Comprm:r and all omployeea 11 bued on mutua.l conaent and can be terminated
at eny lime. either by myself or the Compeny, without ootlcc 01 requirement of cau!c. ·

I
I undctstand th1tt nothing contaimd in the Employee Diaputc Reaolution Program b bucu.dcd to vlolllte or restrict
any rlghta of employees guaranteed by atate or fcdtnl laws.

By my signature below. 1 acltnowledge &nd undentand that Jam required 'to adhere to the Dilp\rtc Rc3olution
Program and Ita requirement for submlulon of disputes to a procea tbat may include Jnedlation and/or vbitntlon. I
I funb« undcnrt&nd that my employment or oontinued employment with Company constitute& my acccptBnce of
the tonn.a ofthla provision 8.!1 n oondltion of my cmptoymeot or continued employment

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FORMULARIQ ACUS,oo>O RECIBO PORPARTE DEL EMfLEADO
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I Por Ia presentc dcc1aro bo rcclbido una cople dot tcxto del Proaruna do R.esofucl6n de Diapuw de Na.bon.

Yo enticndo quo e1 Programa de R.clol\d6n de D.isputu de Naborl no repr:aenta un contreto do emplDrt entre 1a
Compa!Ua. y ml pmona per .un pcrl.odo de ticmpo espocl1ico y no modlfica Ia rolaoi6n de cmpleo a voluntad. La

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le pomp8Ma y todoa loa emplcadoa est! N.sada en un conacntimJcnto mutuo y puede
co. cualquicr mome:nto, ya sea por ml parte o pot pam de la CompatUa. !in aviao prcvio o
.

I Yo compn:ndo que nJngmm pertc del oontenido dol Programa de R=oluclOn de Dlapuw tfeno h iotonci6o c:xprca
de vlolar o limltu kn los emplcado! garantizados por cl estado·o 1aJ leyes fcdere.lcs. ·

Con mJ finna rCICODOzoo y mUendo ·qll¢ rcquiero quo yo cumpla con el Proarama de Res&lucl6n de- Dicputu y eJ

I requWto de tomete:r cua.lquler disputa a un praoc.'SO que pud.tera lnclulr hl · mcdUlciltn y/o cl
oom.prendo que ml cmpleo preacme o futuro con Ia Compattia reprcstnta ml rcoonooimiento
expreao de los t6rminoa de eata "disposlcl6n como oondlcl6n de mi cmplco prescntc o fUturo.

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CONCERNING NABORS DISpYI'E RESOLUTION PROGRAM
I I haw received a copy of the Nabors Dispute Relolution Program.

I th8t the Employee Dispute Rcsohrti.on Program is not a eo:ntmct of omploymcnt the
Company and me for any IJ>CCific time period and does not alter the cmploymem-et-will relationship. Tbe

I employmcat rclAtiom.bip between tho Company and all employees is baaed on mutual consent and can be terminated
at any time, either by myd or tbf, Co:mpany, without ootice or mquirement of cauae.

I \llld.crmmd that nothing contained in 1bc Employee Resolution Program iJ intended to violate or mtrict
I any rights of taployees gumntccd by state or f'tdcrullaM.

By my aignature below. I 8Clmowiodge that I am required to adhere to the Diapw Rtlsolution
Pmgnun and its for submiuion of diBputcs to a process that may include modizltion and/or arbitration. I

I furtbet underltand that my employment or contimltld employment with the CMipany con.stitutel my eoocpUm&e of
the tams of thiJ provision as a oonditioc of my employment or cantinnod employment.

I Name o!Employcc (Print) Signature ofEmployee

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I Por Ia presetrtc decliuo que he tecl.bido 11na copia del texto del Progrmna de Relolucido de Di"Putu de Nabors.

Yo cm.ticMo que el Progr.am.a de RaoluciOn de Dilputu de Nabon no un oontrato do emplco c:ntrc Ia
Compdl{a y mi pe.r80n8. per un periodo de ticmpo OJpeCffioo y no modifice Ia rclaci6n de empleo a vob.xlt8d. La

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Con mi firm.a rccono2:e0 y c:ntimxlo que ee roquiae quo yo cumpl8 coo el Programa de R.clo1uei6n do Di.spuW y eJ

I requiaito de 50l1leW CUIUquicr diaputa a un
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loa tmm.iMs de oata dilpoa.ici6n oomo cond:id6n de mi empleo o futuro.
mi rcoonocimiento

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AND INceMHlPY CONTlW:TOR. rT8 OfflCER8. DIRECTtlRS, EMPl..CNEES. AND JOfHT OWNERS FROf.t
AND AOAlNST AU. ClAlMS. OEMNC)S, JMO CAUSES OF ACTlON OF EVERY KINO ANO CHARACTER.
THAT DtRECTLY OR INDIIUECTLY ARtse FROM THE FACT niA.T WORK BmiHG AND ACCEa80R!ES
WERE NOT JHSPeCTEJ) DURING OF 1HENJRE£MENT.

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I Franks Cabot 900 Series, model 2341, with en input rating of 900 horsepower,
Pannae bydromatic brake, crown o matic and Foster catbeads, 1-1/8" drill
line
I PRIMARY POWER;
Two Catezpi11ar 3408 engines rated at 450 HP each. equipped with two Allison
CLBT 5860 power shift transmissions
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Fnmks Cabot D350-117 telescoping, 117 ft. clear height x 1S ft. base at floor, API

I static hook load of350,000 lbs. on 10 lines

SJlBSTRUCTURE:
Franb Cabot, telescoping, with 17 ft. floor height and 13 ft. clear height under the
I rotary beams - Substructure is designed for 8 350.000 lbs. casing load
simultaneous with a act beck load of200.000 lbs.

I CARRIER:
FnmkD Explorer ill six axle carrier w/ain8Ie man cab, rcWy drive assembly,
air/fuel/hydraulic temb, drill line w/spool, bradeo hydraulic winch, folding
I. walkways, 18 x 22.5 front & 11 x 24.5 rear tires wJbudd wheels
Mud pumw;
Two- National F-1000 horsepower mud pumps powered by D-398 catmpillar on

I each.

Mud tylg;
700 Bbl system coD8iating of one 400 Bbl and one 300 Bbl tank with 8 50 Bbl
I slugging compartment in the auction tank, clean out gates, two QC1ltrifbgal pumps
for mud mixing {twoS" x 6" with a 60 H.P. motor) motor), 10 H.P. mud
.

I SOT riDS CONTROL;
1,000 gpm capacity deaander & one 800 gpm desi1tcr

I Shale Sltaker- Hatrlsburg D-235

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One 350 Bbl tank
I FUEL STORAGE;
One 7,770 gal tank (185 Bbl)

I ELECTRICAL POWER;
Two Caterpillar DR4 generators rated at 320 KW each powered by Caterpillar D-
3408 engines
I HOOK/BLOCK;
Gardner Denver- 200 Ton

I National Oilwell P-300

I ROTARY:
Ideco 17
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ACCUMULATOR;
I 80 gallon. six station. wi1h an electric triplex pump. one air operated pump,
regulating valves and six station remote control

I BLOW OUT PBEVENTERS;
11" SMI Dbl Hydraulic Shaffer B.O.P.
11 tt 5M# Shaflfer Annular Preventcr (no outlets)

I· One 3" to 2" IOMJ# choke manifuld with H2S Trim
QRUd, PIPE;
4-1!2" Drill Pipe 10,000'
I 6-1/2" Spiral Drill Collars 30 BACH
MISC. EQUIPMENT:
.Automatic Driller One Hydraulic Hoist
I Wirelinc Unit
Full opening Safety Valve
5--114" X 40' Square Kelly
0 -1 Degroe Drift Indi<*or •
Vapor proofi.igbting System Inside B.O.P.
I Gas Busta'
Degasser
Lower Kelly Valve
Kelly Spinner Foster

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51/8" 4000 289 6.88
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CAUSE NO.lOOS-386

BREND.A AVILES, Jndtvtdually and § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OD behalt orRedacted ,a §
minor child, and on behall of the §
Estate of VICI'OR FILOMENO § PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS
AVILES §
§
v. §
§
NABORS WELL SERVICES CO. § 123RD JUDICIAL DISTRICI'

AFFIDAVIT OF FRANK BUFKIN

STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF GREGG §

Before me, the undersigned notary, on this day personally appeared Bufkin, a person

whose identity is known to me. After I administered an oath to be stated:

1. I am over 18 years old, ofso1md mind, and capable ofmaking this affidavit The facts

stated in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge and are true and C?trect

2. I am President ofBuffco Production. Inc.

I 3. On Apri113, 2007, Buffco entered into an International Association of Drilling

Contractors Drilling Bid Proposal and Daywork Drilling Contract ("Contractj with Nabors for the

I purpose of drilling operations. The Contract contains various sections outlining the parties'

relationship, including Paragraph 17 ofExhibit "C" entitled «Con:tractors Special Provisions." This
I paragrap};l provides that Buffco is aware ofNfibors Industries, Inc.'s Dispute Resolution Program

I ('•DRP") and wishes to become an "Electing Entity» as defined in the DRP. The "Special

Provisions" addendum to the Cont:ract was executed by a Buffco representative at the time the
I contract was entered.

I 4. As an "Electing Entity," Buffco was required to resolve disputes with any past or

present employec(s) or related entities of Nabors in accordance with the DRP.

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5. On August 2007, the Contract between the parties was in full force and effect and

I has not been, nor has ever been, found to be unenforceable or sevetable in whole or in part.

FURTilER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
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Swom to and subscribed bcforema the 5L day of ,2009.
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The State of TEXAS

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CAUSE NO. 2008-386
I BRENDA AVILES, ludlvldually and § IN THE DISTRICf COURT
on behBlfofRedacted ,a §

I minor child, and on behalf of the
Estate of VICTOR FILO:MENO
AVILES
§
§
§.
PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS

I v.
§
§
§
123Jt.D JUDICIAL DISTRICT
I NABORS WELL SERVICES CO. §

AFFIDAVIT OF LAURA w. DOERM

I STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
I Before me, the undersigned notary, on this day perscnally appeared Laura W. Doerrc, a

I person whose identity is known to me. After I administered an oath to her, she stated:

1. '1 am over 18 years old, of sound mind, and capable of making this affidavit. The
I facts stated in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct.

I 2. I am Vice President and General Counsel of Nabors Inc.

3. In that capacity, I am required to be familiar with Nabors Industries. Inc. corpomte
I strocture and the relationship of its various subsidiaries and affiliated companies.

I 4. Nabors Well Services Ltd. is a subsidiary ofNabors lndustries, Inc.

I 5. On April13t 2007, Buffco Production, Inc. entered into an International Association

of Drilling Contractors Drilling Bid Proposal and Dayworlc Drilling Contract ("Contracf) with

I Nabors Well Services Ltd. for the purpose of drilling operations. A true and correct copy of the

I original of the Contract is attached as Exln'bit 1 to Buffco"s Motion to Compel Arbitration. This

record is kept by Nabors Well Services Ltd. in the regular collr80 ofbusiness. The COOlract contains

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various sections outlining the parties' relationship, including Pamgraph 17 of Exhibit "C" entitled
I "Contractors Special Provisions ..... This paragraph provides that Buffco is aware of the DRP and

I wishes to become an •'Electing Entity'' as defined in the DRP. The •'Special Provisions" addendum

to the Contract was executed by a Buffco representative at the timo the contract Wl18 entered. This

I section further states that as a result ofBuffco 's election, Buffco is rendered an •'EJecting Entity'' and

I that all disputes between Buffco and past or present employees ofNabors and its related entities

would be subject to binding arbitration.

I 6. Nabors Industries, Inc. is the "Sponsor" of the Nabors Dispute Resolution Program

I {''DRP'1 as that term is defined by the DRP. The DRP applies to all , 207 S.W.3d 862, 867 (Tex.App.- Houston [14
Dist.], 2006) ("An illusory promise is one that fails to bind the promisor because he retains the option of discontinuing performance
without notice.").
] 51 In re 24R, Inc., 324 S.W.3d 564, 567 (Tex., 2010) (citing Halliburton, 80 S.W.3d at 570)).
152 RR p. 26:3 - 9; CR 84.
153 CR 84.
154 Id.
155 Id.
156 133 S.W.3d 642 (Tex.App.- Corpus Christi, 2003).
157 Id. at 646.
158 Id. at 647.
159 CR 84.
160 CR 22.
161 CR26
162 See Restatement (Second) Of Contracts, Section 308 ( 1981 ).
163 CR 56 6.
164 See In re 24R, supra.
165 195 S.W.3d 672 (Tex., 2006).
166 Id. at718.
167 Id.
168 Id.
169 Id.
170 Id. at 724.
171
172 Id.

End of Document 20 i 5 Thomson Reuters. claim original U.S. Govermnent Works.