Dear John Francas,
I acknowledge receipt of your "reasonably Merry Christmas and/or festive period" and "happy New Year" wishes (the "Seasonal Greetings").
Please note that my acknowledgment of these Seasonal Greetings is subject to the following conditions:
▪️ This acknowledgment shall not be construed as an assumption of liability or endorsement of any specific holiday or celebratory practice, including but not limited to Christmas, the New Year, or any other festival occurring within a 12 (twelve) month period from the date hereof.
▪️ The acceptance of these Seasonal Greetings does not constitute a waiver of any legal or equitable rights, claims or defenses available to me under applicable laws or regulations.
▪️ This acceptance shall not set a precedent for the acceptance of similar greetings in future periods or imply an obligation to reciprocate.
▪️ The Seasonal Greetings are accepted for the limited period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of receipt, after which time any implied goodwill shall expire unless explicitly renewed in writing.
▪️ I acknowledge the Seasonal Greetings on a "reasonably festive" basis only and do not undertake any obligation to achieve, promote or contribute to an excessively festive or celebratory environment.
▪️ You remain solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of the Seasonal Greetings. I do not accept any liability for any misinterpretation, omission or unintended consequence arising from the Seasonal Greetings.
▪️ This conditional acceptance represents the entire understanding between us with respect to the Seasonal Greetings and supersedes any prior oral or written representations or agreements.
I trust that this conditional acceptance strikes a balance between festivity and legal prudence, and I look forward to maintaining a mutually beneficial seasonal goodwill under these terms.
Yours faithfully,
Lewis Grimm
Merry Xmas to my LinkedIn chums...especially my fellow lawyers!
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
3wBeyond excited for you, having seen firsthand all the hard work you put in every day, this is so well-deserved and earned!!! So proud of you!