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EX-10.80

 Exhibit 10.80 

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT 

This Joint Venture Agreement (the or this “Agreement”) entered into this 4th day of November, 2015, (the “Effective Date”)
by and between Mark Marsh (“Marsh”) and MedBox, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“MedBox”). MedBox desires to retain Marsh as an independent contractor to provide cultivation services for MedBox, and Marsh is willing to perform such
services on the terms and conditions described below. MedBox and Marsh are collectively referred to herein as “Parties” and individually as a “Party.” In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the Parties agree as
follows: 
 1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and terminate on the fifth anniversary of the
Effective Date unless sooner terminated as provided in this Agreement (the “Term”). The Parties may by mutual agreement extend the Term for successive two (2) year periods. 

2. Services. Marsh agrees to perform for MedBox the services described in Exhibit A (the “Services”), and MedBox agrees
to pay Marsh the compensation described in Exhibit A for Marsh’s performance of the Services, which may be modified from time to time by mutual written agreement of the Parties. 

3. Representations and Warranties. The Parties represent and warrant that: (i) each has the full right, power and legal capacity to
enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (ii) each has or will obtain all rights, licenses, permits and authorization to grow the Products in the locations where Services are to be provided (as defined in
Exhibit A) as required within this Agreement; (ii) no approvals or consents of any persons or entities are required from the Parties in order to execute and deliver this Agreement or to perform its obligations hereunder; (iii) this
Agreement has been duly authorized and executed and is valid and legally binding obligation of each Party; and (iv) the Parties will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to or in connection with
performing the Services. 
 4. Termination. 

a. Termination Date. Unless extended by mutual agreement as provided in Section 1 above, this Agreement will terminate on the fifth
anniversary of the Effective Date. 
 b. Material Breach. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon notice in writing to the
other Party if the other Party is in breach of any material obligation contained in this Agreement, provided such breach is not remedied (if the same is capable of being remedied) within thirty (30) days of written notice from the other Party
so to do. 
 c. Termination for Non-Compliance with Laws. The Parties acknowledge and understand the uncertainty and complexity of
legal and regulatory matters related to the anticipated Services. In the event the Services are or reasonably could be determined to violate any federal, state, or local laws or regulations applicable to the Services, the Parties agree that MedBox
may modify this Agreement to remove such Service or terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination, this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect except as provided in Section 5 below. 

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 5. Survival. Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and duties of MedBox and
Marsh toward each other shall cease except: (i) MedBox will pay, within thirty (30) days after effective date of termination, all amounts owing Marsh for Services completed and accepted by MedBox prior to the termination date; and
(ii) Section 7 (Indemnification), Section 9 (Non-Solicitation), and Section 10 (Confidentiality). 
 6. Independent
Contractor; Benefits. 
 a. Independent Contractor. It is the express intention of the Parties that Marsh perform the Services as
an independent contractor to MedBox. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Marsh (or any employee or agent of Marsh) as an agent, employee or representative of MedBox. Marsh shall have exclusive responsibility (as
between MedBox and Marsh) for every individual performing services on behalf of Marsh to (i) pay all wages and compensation when due, (ii) secure valid worker’s compensation insurance as required by the applicable labor code,
(iii) provide a certificate of such worker’s compensation insurance with MedBox named as a co- or additional insured, and (iv) comply with all other workplace obligations imposed by the Colorado Division of Occupational Safety and
Health. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Marsh is not authorized to bind MedBox to any liability or obligation or to represent that Marsh has any such authority. Marsh agrees to furnish (or reimburse MedBox for) all tools and
materials necessary to accomplish this Agreement and shall incur all expenses associated with performance, except as expressly provided in Exhibit A. Marsh acknowledges and agrees that Marsh is obligated to report as income all compensation
received by Marsh pursuant to this Agreement. Marsh agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes on such income. 

b. Benefits. The Parties agree that no employee or agent of Marsh will receive MedBox-sponsored benefits from MedBox. If any employee or
agent of Marsh is reclassified by a state or federal agency or court as MedBox’s employee, Marsh shall fully indemnify and hold MedBox harmless from all expenses, wages, costs, losses, or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, incurred or suffered by MedBox as a result of such reclassification. 
 7. Indemnification. Each Party agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the other Party and its directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising directly from or in
connection with (i) any negligent, reckless or intentionally wrongful act of such Party or its assistants, employees or agents, (ii) a determination by a court or agency that a Party (or any of its employees or agents) is not an
independent contractor, (iii) any material breach by a Party or its assistants, employees or agents of any of the covenants or warranties contained in this Agreement, (iv) any failure of a Party to perform its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, not due to any false representation of the other Party, or (v) any violation or claimed violation of a third party’s rights resulting in whole or in part from a
Party’s use of the work product of such third party under this Agreement. 
 8. Right of First Presentation. Marsh shall present
all business opportunities related to the Services to MedBox prior to seeking or obtaining offers from third parties (“New Services”). MedBox shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the New Services to accept or
decline the New Services. All approvals shall be in writing. If MedBox does not provide a response within the thirty (30) day period, the proposed New Services will be deemed to have been declined. 

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 9. Non-Solicitation. From the date of this Agreement until twelve (12) months
after the termination of this Agreement (the “Restricted Period”), Marsh will not, without MedBox’s prior written consent, directly or indirectly, solicit or encourage any employee or contractor of MedBox or its affiliates to
terminate employment with, or cease providing services to, MedBox or its affiliates. During the Restricted Period, Marsh will not, whether for MedBox’s own account or for the account of any other person, firm, corporation or other business
organization, unlawfully interfere with MedBox’s relationship with any person who or, business that is, or during the period of Marsh’s engagement by MedBox was, a partner, supplier, customer or client of MedBox or its affiliates. 

10. Confidentiality. 
 a.
Definition. “Confidential Information” means any non-public information of either Party (the “Disclosing Party”) which information is or has been disclosed to the other Party (the “Recipient Party”) or is
otherwise known to the Recipient Party as a consequence of or through the performance of Services for MedBox, that relates to the actual or anticipated business or research and development of technical data, trade secrets or know-how, including, but
not limited to, research, product plans or other information regarding the Disclosing Party’s products or services and markets therefor, customer lists and customers (including, but not limited to, customers of the Disclosing Party on whom
Recipient Party called or with whom Recipient Party became acquainted during the term of this Agreement related to the Disclosing Party’s products or services), software, developments, inventions, processes, formulas, technology, designs,
drawing, engineering, hardware configuration information, marketing, finances or other business information. Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is known to Recipient Party at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing
Party as evidenced by written records of Recipient Party, (ii) has become publicly known and made generally available through no wrongful act of either Party, (iii) has been independently developed by a Party without access to the
Confidential Information or (iv) has been rightfully received by a Party from a third party who is authorized to make such disclosure. 

b. Nonuse and Nondisclosure. Recipient Party will not, during or subsequent to the term of this Agreement, (i) use the Confidential
Information for any purpose whatsoever other than the performance of the Services or any of the obligations hereunder or (ii) disclose the Confidential Information to any third party. Recipient Party agrees that all Confidential Information
will remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. The Parties also agree to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information. Without MedBox’s prior written approval, Marsh will not
directly or indirectly disclose to anyone the existence of this Agreement or the fact that Marsh has this arrangement with MedBox. 
 c.
Former Client Confidential Information. Marsh agrees that Marsh will not, during the term of this Agreement, improperly use or disclose any proprietary information or trade secrets of any former or current employer of Marsh or other person or
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Marsh has an agreement or duty to keep in confidence information acquired by Marsh, if any. Marsh also agrees that Marsh will not bring onto MedBox’s premises any unpublished document or
proprietary information belonging to any such employer, person or entity unless consented to in writing by such employer, person or entity. 

d. Third Party Confidential Information. Marsh recognizes that MedBox has received and in the future will receive from third parties
their confidential or proprietary information subject to a duty on MedBox’s part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes. Marsh agrees that, during the term of this Agreement and
thereafter, Marsh shall hold all such confidential or proprietary information in the strictest confidence and shall not disclose it to any person, firm or corporation or use it except as necessary in carrying out the Services for MedBox consistent
with MedBox’s agreement with such third party. 
 e. Return of Materials. Upon the termination of this Agreement, or upon
Company’s earlier request, Marsh will deliver to MedBox all of MedBox’s property, including but not limited to all electronically stored information and passwords to access such property, or Confidential Information that Marsh may have in
Marsh’s possession or control. 
 11. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall work in good faith to ensure the Services comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 
 12. Miscellaneous. 

a. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matters of this Agreement
and is not being entered into based upon any representations, other than those contained in this agreement, whether express, implied, oral, written or otherwise. All prior agreements, understandings, and representations regarding the subject matter
of this Agreement are superseded by this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may not be waived or modified, except in writing signed by all of the Parties. 

b. Governing Law. This Agreement is entered into and shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive and
procedural law and rules of the State of Colorado. 
 c. Attorneys’ Fees. For any dispute arising out of related to this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. 
 d. Headings. Headings are used in
this Agreement for reference only and shall not be considered when interpreting this Agreement. 
 e. Notices. 

All notices and demands required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing, as follows: (i) by actual delivery of the notice
into the hands of the party entitled to receive it; (ii) by mailing such notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case the notice shall be deemed to be given on the date of its mailing; or (iii) by Federal
Express or any other recognized overnight carrier, in which case the notice shall be deemed to be given as of the second day after the date mailed. All notices which concern this Agreement shall be addressed as follows: 

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	 If to MedBox:
	  	MedBox, LLC
		  	Attn: Jeff Goh
		  	600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500
		  	Los Angeles, CA 90017
		
	 If to Marsh:
	  	Mark Marsh
		  	Attn: Manager

 Either Party may specify a different address, which change shall become effective upon receipt of such notice
of such different address by the other Party. 
 f. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be illegal or
unenforceable, the other provisions shall remain effective and enforceable to the greatest extent permitted by law. 
 g.
Assignability. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, neither Party may sell, assign or delegate any rights or obligations under this Agreement. 

h. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more original, electronic or facsimile counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, and which taken together will constitute one and the same instrument. 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties state that they are duly
authorized and empowered to execute this Agreement on the day and year first above written. 
  

									
	 “MARSH”
	 		 		 	“MEDBOX”	 	
					
	 By:
	 	 /s/ Mark Marsh
	 		 	By:	 	 /s/ Jeff Goh

	 Printed Name:
	 	 Mark Marsh
	 		 	Printed Name:	 	Jeff Goh
	 Its:
	 	 Owner
	 		 	Its:	 	CEO
	 Date:
	 	 11/6/15
	 		 	Date:	 	11/3/15

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 Exhibit A 

Services and Fees 

	 	1.	Services. 

  

	 	a.	Pueblo Property. 

  

	 	i.	MedBox is the owner of three hundred twenty three (323) acres of farmland located at 214 39th Lane, Pueblo, Colorado (the “Pueblo Property”). Marsh
shall cultivate hemp at the Pueblo Property. Marsh shall perform the Services in a timely, diligent and thorough manner in accordance with good farming practices. Marsh will take care not to cause waste or damage the Pueblo Property, and shall be
responsible for weeding, managing, pests, preventing soil degradation and irrigating responsibly. Marsh is responsible for the planning, management, and carrying out of the Services. Marsh will maintain a bank account to pay for his expenses. Marsh
will fully cooperate with Medbox to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting. 

  

	 	ii.	In connection with Marsh’s performance of the Services, MedBox shall apply for, hold and maintain a license from the applicable licensing and/or governmental authority permitting cultivation of the Products at the
Pueblo Property. 

  

	 	iii.	In connection with Marsh’s performance of the Services, MedBox shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform site work, which shall be mutually agreed to by the Parties, to the Pueblo Property within sixty
(60) days of the Effective Date. 

  

	 	iv.	MedBox shall advance all upfront and startup costs for cultivation and production of the Products to be deducted as direct expenses prior to any distributions to the Parties as set forth in Section 2(a) below.

  

	 	b.	Further Services. Further Services may be added to this Exhibit A by mutual written agreement of the Parties. 

  

	 	2.	Fees. 

  

	 	a.	Pueblo Property. For the Services performed at the Pueblo Property, MedBox shall provide the following compensation to Marsh: from the sum that is paid to MedBox for the sale of the Products related to the Pueblo
Property, all direct expenses shall be paid in full, after which the balance, if any, shall be distributed ninety percent (90%) to MedBox and ten percent (10%) to Marsh for outdoor grow and one percent (1%) for indoor/greenhouse grow.

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Addendum to Joint venture agreement to be added into Exhibit A 
  

	1.	Services 

  

	 	a,	Pueblo Property 

 v. In the case of the crop not being able to be sold at market or not enough
profit gained for Mark Marsh to pay for equipment leasing and fuel due to natural disaster or events outside the control of Mark Marsh or his employees and by no negligence or breach of contract Medbox will make all leasing payments and fuel
reimbursement which will be taken out of the successive year’s profits. 
 vi. Due to Hemp not being a federally regulated crop, crop
insurance may not be available. If crop insurance is obtained all expenses from both Medbox and Mark Marsh will be deducted prior to any normal 10% distributions to Mark Marsh. 

vii. Medbox will pay for all employee and consulting fees necessary during the course of the year outside of Mark Marsh’s family run
operation for weed abatement, pests planting, harvesting, soil, irrigation and any other necessary work to maximize yield. All expenses will be deducted as direct expenses prior to any distributions.Exhibit 10.1

 

Consulting Agreement

 

This Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of January 1, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between RLI Insurance Company, an Illinois corporation (“RLI”), and Michael J. Stone as independent contractor (the “Consultant”).

 

In consideration of the mutual benefits and covenants between the parties, as set forth herein and as deemed sufficient by the parties hereto, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1.  Business Relationship.

 

1.1  Services.  Consultant will provide the consulting services to RLI specified in the Statement of Work set forth at Exhibit A (“Services”), which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

1.2.  Support.  RLI shall provide Consultant, at RLI’s sole expense, reasonable work space at RLI’s offices and other services and support materials as reasonably required by Consultant for performance of the Services.

 

1.3  Information.  RLI shall cooperate, provide information and the personal participation of management of RLI reasonably necessary for the timely and proper completion of the Services by Consultant.  To the extent required in Exhibit A or arising from performance of the Services, RLI shall be responsible for providing Consultant with data and information and support materials as reasonably required by Consultant to perform his duties hereunder.

 

1.4  Acknowledgment.  RLI acknowledges and agrees that by virtue of the nature of the Services to be performed hereunder that Consultant does not represent, warrant or guarantee the success of the Services or the completion or success of the transactions contemplated by the Services.

 

1.5  Independent Principals; No Employment Relationship.  The relationship of Consultant to RLI shall be that of independent contractor, and Consultant is not an employee of RLI.  RLI shall have no authority to direct the day-to-day activities of Consultant, and Consultant shall be responsible for interaction with RLI employees within the purview of the Services.  This agreement shall not create any employment relationship, obligations or expectations whatsoever, including without limitation any obligation of RLI to provide any benefits generally provided to employees of RLI.  Consultant shall not be considered an employee of RLI or be entitled to any benefits available or accruing to employees of RLI.  Consultant will be solely and completely responsible for its acts during the term of this Agreement.

 

2.  Fees.

 

2.1  Service Fees.  RLI agrees to pay Consultant for its services in accordance with Exhibit A (“Service Fees”).  The parties agree that Consultant shall submit invoices to RLI each month in arrears for performance of the Services for the recently completed month, and RLI agrees to pay said invoices within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt.

 

2.2  Expenses.  RLI shall reimburse Consultant for all reasonable travel expenses, including air travel, lodging, ground travel, and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the provision of the Services.  Anticipated travel expenses for any individual travel itinerary which will exceed $10,000 must be pre-approved by RLI.

 

2.3  Taxes.  Any amounts due to Consultant as set forth herein are gross and not net of taxes and other charges, which shall be and remain the sole responsibility of Consultant.  RLI shall provide a Form 1099 and other required documents to Consultant in compliance with applicable federal tax laws.

 

3.  Confidentiality.  Consultant acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, RLI will provide Consultant with access to and use of certain information of RLI that is confidential, non-public and proprietary property of RLI (“Confidential Information”), and RLI will mark/identify such Confidential Information appropriately.  Consultant agrees to strictly protect this Confidential Information, confining the knowledge of such Confidential Information only to its representatives requiring such knowledge and use in the ordinary course and scope of performance of the Services for RLI.  Consultant agrees and acknowledges that all such Confidential Information is the exclusive property of RLI, and Consultant has no ownership other rights to such Confidential Information whatsoever, and Consultant shall not take, keep, maintain, sell, distribute or

 

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otherwise use any such Confidential Information (outside the scope of this agreement).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall have no confidentiality obligation with respect to any Confidential Information that (a) was at the time available in the public domain, other than through a violation of this Agreement, or (b) Consultant can demonstrate by written evidence that it was furnished to Consultant by a third party in lawful possession thereof and who was not under an obligation of confidentiality to RLI.  Consultant may disclose Confidential Information tas required pursuant to an order or requirement of a court, administrative agency or other government body, provided Consultant has notified RLI promptly after receipt of such order or requirement and allowed RLI a reasonable opportunity to apply for protective measures (and Consultant shall reasonably cooperate with RLI in such efforts).

 

4.  Representations and Warranties.

 

4.1  No Violations.  Each of the parties warrants and represents to the other that the performance of its obligations under this Agreement will not violate any agreement to which either of them is a party or by which either of them is bound.

 

4.2  Workmanship.  Consultant warrants to RLI that, during the term of this Agreement, the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner.

 

5.  Timely Performance.  If either party to this Agreement has knowledge of any event or circumstance which may or will prevent the timely performance of the Services, the knowing party shall immediately notify the other party thereof and include all relevant information concerning the delay or potential delay.

 

6.  Term and Termination.

 

6.1  Term.  The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth above and shall be in effect until December 31, 2016 (“Term”), unless otherwise terminated earlier as provided herein.  This Agreement does not automatically renew, but may be renewed by mutual negotiation and agreement by the parties.

 

6.2  Termination.  During the Term, either party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.  In the event of termination by either party, all Service Fees and all other other compensation and reimbursements for Services through the date of termination shall be paid promptly to Consultant by RLI.  In the event of termination by RLI, RLI shall also pay Consultant the Service Fees payable for the remaining balance of the Term, payable in a lump sum within ten (10) calendar days after such termination.

 

7.  Indemnification.  RLI agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, causes of action or injuries, together with reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Services by Consultant on behalf of RLI pursuant to the terms hereof.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, as a director and former officer of RLI, Consultant shall remain entitled to indemnification as provided to directors and former officers under RLI’s organizational documents and the Indemnification Agreement between Consultant and RLI, pursuant to the terms thereof, and shall remain entitled to the benefit of any directors and officers insurance coverage maintained by RLI, pursuant to the terms thereof (together, “RLI D&O Indemnification”).  For the avoidance of doubt, the indemnification provisions of this paragraph are not intended to, and shall not replace, reduce, limit or conflict with such RLI D&O Indemnification.  This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

 

8.  Non-Competition / Nonsolicitation.  Beginning on the Effective Date and during the Term of this Agreement, Consultant: (i) will not directly own, manage, operate, finance, join, control, participate in, or derive any financial benefit whatsoever from, or be an officer, director, employee, partner or consultant of, any property / casualty insurance company operating in the United States; and (ii) will not solicit, recruit, otherwise attempt to hire (for himself or any other entity), or hire in any capacity any employee of Company or its affiliates.  This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.  Nothing contained in this Section 8 will in any way affect Consultant’s convenants or obligations under RLI’s bonus plans or stock option plans or stock option agreements pursuant to which Consultant has been granted stock options.

 

9.  Board of Directors.  This Agreement, and Consultant’s duties, obligations and services to RLI hereunder, are separate from and shall not impact or interfere in any manner with Consultant’s duties, obligations and services rendered to RLI Corp. as a member of its Board of Directors.  Any conflict or potential conflict in those separate roles shall be disclosed

 

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promptly to RLI.  Consultant shall be entitled to any compensation paid by RLI to directors in his capacity as a member of the RLI Board of Directors.

 

10.  No Assignment.  Neither RLI nor Consultant may assign or transfer this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.

 

11.  Severability.  The invalidity of any portion, provision or paragraph of this Agreement shall not effect or render invalid any other portion, provision or paragraph of this Agreement.

 

12.  Notices.  All notices, requests, demands or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered or mailed, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to each party as such party’s address is set forth on the signature page hereof or such other address as any party may have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith.

 

13.  No Waivers.  All waivers of any provisions hereunder must be in writing, and the waiver by either party is a breach of violation of any provision of this Agreement and shall not operate as or be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach hereof.

 

14.  Force Majeure.  Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such delay is caused by circumstances beyond that party’s reasonable control, including without limitation any delay caused by any act or omission of the other party, acts of God, or fire, floods or labor disputes.

 

15.  Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed by and in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its principals governing conflicts of law.

 

16.  Headings.  The section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

17.  Amendment.  This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

18.  Entire Agreement.  This Agreement embodies the full and complete understanding of the parties hereto realted to the provision of Services and supersedes any previous agreement, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement as of the first date set forth in this Agreement.

 

 

	
 
    	
Consultant:
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
/s/ Michael J. Stone
    
	
 
    	
Name: Michael J. Stone
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
RLI Insurance Company
    
	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
By:
    	
/s/ Jonathan E. Michael
    
	
 
    	
 
    	
 
    
	
 
    	
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Title:
    	
Chairman &   Chief Executive Officer
    

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

CONSULTING AGREEMENT — STATEMENT OF WORK

 

Michael J. Stone

 

Consulting Services

 

Consultant generally will provide business consulting services to RLI in connection with the operation of RLI’s insurance businesses, as set forth herein and as requested by RLI from time to time, including without limitation:

 

·                  Coaching, counseling, and advising executives and product leaders with respect to strategy development, leadership and development, succession planning, and role transitions.

·                  Advising with respect potential acquisitions, including the investigation, negotiation, due diligence, and integration thereof.

·                  Other projects as assigned by RLI CEO Jonathan Michael.

 

Service Fees

 

Consultant shall receive gross payment of $20,000 per month, payable in arrears as invoiced by Consultant, within fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each calendar month.  Consultant shall be solely responsible for all taxes associated with such payments and income.

 

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