13.     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Sales and Use Taxes - The Company has ongoing sales and use tax audits in various jurisdictions and may be subjected to varying interpretations of statute that could result in unfavorable outcomes. In accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies, any probable and reasonable estimate of assessment costs have been included in accrued state, local and other taxes.

During the second quarter, the Company resolved certain state sales and use tax matters for which it had previously received tax notifications. The resolution did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Litigation - RPC is a party to various routine legal proceedings primarily involving commercial claims, employee liability and workers’ compensation claims, claims for personal injury, and other claims. RPC insures against these risks to the extent deemed prudent by its management, but no assurance can be given that the nature and amount of such insurance will, in every case, fully indemnify RPC against liabilities arising out of pending and future legal proceedings related to its business activities.

RPC is also subject to sales and use tax audits in various jurisdictions. While the outcome of these existing lawsuits, legal proceedings, claims and audits cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the outcome of all such proceedings, even if determined adversely, would not have a material adverse effect on RPC’s business or financial condition.

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