7.6(a) and (b) are self-contained terms. Exclude these and one has:
7.6 Public Announcements. From the date hereof until the earlier of the Termination Date or the termination of the Commercialization Agreement, TPL and Patriot agree to consult with each other before ...(c) making any SEC filing, and, except as may be required by Applicable Law, will not issue any such press release or public statement without the prior consent of the other party hereto
The underscoring added confusion but not only is consultation a requirement, prior consent is required for anything other than that required by Applicable Law.
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