Note 8.  Commitments and contingencies:

Employment commitments:

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had employment agreements with two officers providing aggregate annual minimum commitments totaling $655,000.  The agreements automatically renew at the end of each year unless terminated by either party and contain customary confidentiality and benefit provisions.

Contingencies: 

On January 7, 2015, the Company received a complaint, captioned Dr. John F. Bealer, a resident of Arapahoe County, individually v. Venaxis, Inc., a Colorado corporation, Case No. 2015CV30022.  This action was filed in the Arapahoe County District Court and subsequently transferred to Douglas County District Court.  The complaint includes allegations of breach of contract pertaining to the Assignment and Consulting Agreement between the Company and Dr. Bealer.   The Company believes that the allegations in the complaint are without merit and is vigorously defending against these claims.

On February 2, 2015, a putative class action complaint was filed against Venaxis and two of its current officers in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.  The action is captioned Boldt v. Venaxis, Inc., et al., District of Colorado Case No.: 1:15-cv-00-222 ("Boldt Action").  The plaintiff in the Boldt Action alleges violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and SEC Rule 10b-5.  The Boldt Action plaintiff purports to represent a class of persons who purchased the Company's publicly traded securities between March 13, 2014, and January 28, 2015.  The Boldt Action plaintiff alleges that the Company made false and/or misleading statements regarding APPY1.  The foregoing is a summary of the allegations in the complaint and is subject to the text of the complaint, which is on file with the Court.  Based on a review of the complaint, the Company believes that the allegations are without merit, and intends to vigorously defend against the claims.

In the ordinary course of business and in the general industry in which the Company is engaged, it is not atypical to periodically receive a third party communication which may be in the form of a notice, threat, or "cease and desist" letter concerning certain activities.  For example, this can occur in the context of the Company's pursuit of intellectual property rights.  This can also occur in the context of operations such as the using, making, having made, selling, and offering to sell products and services, and in other contexts.  The Company makes rational assessments of each situation on a case-by-case basis as such may arise.  The Company periodically evaluates its options for trademark positions and considers a full spectrum of alternatives for trademark protection and product branding.

We are not a party to any other legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which would, in our management's opinion, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.