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4 states that rate increases are permitted only on an annual basis, effective as of July 1 of each year, and must be pre-approved by WET's General Counsel in writing at least 60 days before the proposed effective date

The engagement team should be advised that any rate adjustments, including standard annual rate increases, must comply with the OGG Section 3

1): All invoices submitted by outside counsel must be in LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) 1998B electronic billing format

2): All invoices must be submitted to WET within 30 calendar days of the end of the month for the applicable billing period

1): Reimbursable travel expenses are subject to the following caps and conditions: (i) all airfare must be booked at coach class, regardless of flight duration; (ii) lodging expenses are capped at $225 per night, inclusive of taxes and resort fees, if any; (iii) pre-approval from WET's General Counsel or her designee is required for any travel with an estimated total cost exceeding $500 (including transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals); and (iv) itemized receipts must be submitted for all reimbursable expenses, without exception

1): Outside counsel must provide semi-annual diversity staffing reports detailing the demographic composition of the engagement team during the applicable reporting period