premise: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, a Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent but only to the extent:  (a) approved by the Disclosing Party in writing; or  (b) required by Law or an Authority, but only if:  (i) the Party attempts to notify the Disclosing Party as far in advance as practicable prior to making disclosure of its intent to disclose Confidential Information and of the content and mode of communication of the disclosure; and  (ii) the Party cooperates with the Disclosing Party's efforts to obtain a protective order protecting the Confidential Information from disclosure.  In addition, if disclosure is required by Law or Authority, the Party to the extent practicable (and permitted by law), will  (1) promptly notify the Disclosing Party of the circumstances surrounding the requirement,  (2) consult with the Disclosing Party on available options to request confidential treatment and/or the advisability of taking legally available steps to resist or narrow the request or requirement for disclosure, and  (3) disclose such Confidential Information only after using all reasonable efforts to comply with subsections  (1) and  (2) above and after cooperating with the Disclosing Party’s reasonable efforts to obtain a protective order or other reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to any portion of the Confidential Information designated for such treatment by the Disclosing Party. 