G. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
G. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Clinical Research Agreements In March 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Aptiv to provide certain clinical research services in accordance with a master service agreement. The Company will reimburse Aptiv for costs incurred. In May and October of 2013, the Company made advance payments totaling $600,000. The funds advanced will be credited back in $150,000 annual increments from December 2014 through December 2017. As of March 31, 2015, $150,000 of the deposits is classified as a current asset. On April 19, 2013, October 10, 2013 and October 24, 2013, the Company entered into co-development agreements with Ergomed. These three agreements all relate to an overall agreement to work jointly on the clinical development of Multikine. Under the April 2013 agreement, Ergomed will contribute up to $10 million towards the ongoing Phase 3 study in head and neck cancer in the form of offering discounted clinical services in exchange for a single digit percentage of milestone and royalty payments, up to a specified maximum amount, from sales of Multikine. In this first agreement, Ergomed’s contribution towards the study will be a 30% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $10 million. In the second agreement, dated October 10, 2013, Ergomed’s contribution will be a 50% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $3 million, for the costs of the clinical trial(s) for Multikine in HIV/HPV co-infected women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or cervical dysplasia. In the third agreement, dated October 24, 2013, Ergomed’s contribution towards the study will be a 50% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $3 million, towards the clinical and regulatory costs for trials of Multikine in HIV/HPV co-infected men and women with anal intraepithelial neoplasia or peri-anal warts. The contributions of Ergomed towards the three clinical studies will be a combined maximum of $16 million. Ergomed will be repaid at a rate four times the aggregate amount of discounted clinical services it provides, in the form of a 5% royalty on sales of Multikine and/or 5% of certain payments from licensees of Multikine. By way of example, if Ergomed’s contribution towards the three development programs is the maximum amount of $16 million in reductions of the amounts billed for such programs, then Ergomed will have the right to receive up to $64 million in the form of a 5% royalty on sales of Multikine and/or 5% of certain payments from licensees of Multikine. The terms of the three Ergomed agreements are the same. The Company will have the right to conduct, and, using commercially reasonable efforts, will have the sole responsibility for the clinical development of, as well as the commercialization and intellectual property maintenance for Multikine and will bear all associated costs for these activities. Ergomed will have primary responsibility for new patient enrollment in the Phase 3 clinical trial. The terms of the agreements commence on the dates they are signed and expire on the date on which both parties have fulfilled all of their obligations contemplated by the agreements, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreements, or unless agreed to in writing by both parties. The Company accounted for the co-development and revenue sharing agreements in accordance with ASC 808 “Collaborative Arrangements”. The Company determined the payments to Ergomed are within the scope of ASC 730 “Research and Development.” Therefore, the Company will record the discount on the clinical services as a credit to research and development expense on its Statements of Operations. Since the Company entered into the co-development and revenue sharing agreements with Ergomed it has incurred research and development expenses of approximately $11.4 million related to Ergomed’s services. This amount is net of Ergomed’s discount of approximately $3 million. During the six and three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded, net of Ergomed’s discount, approximately $3.2 million and $1.6 million respectively as research and development expense related to Ergomed’s services. During the six and three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded, net of Ergomed’s discount, approximately $1.9 million and $753,000 respectively as research and development expense related to Ergomed’s services. The Company is currently involved in a pending arbitration proceeding, CEL-SCI Corporation v. inVentiv Health Clinical, LLC (f/k/a PharmaNet LLC) and PharmaNet GmbH (f/k/a PharmaNet AG). The Company initiated the proceedings against inVentiv Health Clinical, LLC, or inVentiv, the former third-party CRO, seeking at least $50 million in damages related to inVentiv’s prior involvement in the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Multikine. The arbitration claim, initiated under the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, alleges (i) breach of contract, (ii) fraud in the inducement, and (iii) common law fraud. In an amended statement of claim, the Company has also alleged professional malpractice against inVentiv. The Company seeks at least $50 million in damages. The Company filed this arbitration because, among other reasons, the number of patients enrolled and treated in the study fell below the level agreed to with the former CRO. In connection with the pending arbitration proceedings, inVentiv has asserted counterclaims against us for (i) breach of contract, seeking at least $2 million in damages for services allegedly performed by inVentiv; (ii) breach of contract, seeking at least $1 million in damages for our alleged use of inVentiv’s name in connection with publications and promotions in violation of the parties’ contract; (iii) opportunistic breach, restitution and unjust enrichment, seeking at least $20 million in disgorgement of alleged unjust profits allegedly made by us as a result of the purported breaches referenced in subsection (ii); and (iv) defamation, seeking at least $1 million in damages for allegedly defamatory statements made about inVentiv. The Company believes inVentiv’s counterclaims are meritless and intends to vigorously defend against them. However, if such defense is unsuccessful, and inVentiv successfully asserts any of its counterclaims, such an adverse determination could have a material adverse effect on our business, results, financial condition and liquidity. The arbitration hearing on the merits has been tentatively rescheduled for October 27, 2015 through November 17, 2015. Although the arbitrator has allowed both parties to supplement their claims, inVentiv has moved to dismiss the Company’s additional claim for professional malpractice, which the Company is vigorously opposing. Lease Agreements In August 2007, the Company leased a building near Baltimore, Maryland. The building was remodeled in accordance with the Company’s specifications so that it can be used by the Company to manufacture Multikine for the Company’s Phase 3 clinical trial and sales of the drug if approved by the FDA. The lease is for a term of twenty years and requires annual base rent to escalate each year at 3%. The Company is required to pay all real and personal property taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance expenses, repair costs and utilities. The lease allows the Company, at its election, to extend the lease for two ten-year periods or to purchase the building at the end of the 20-year lease. The Company was required to deposit the equivalent of one year of base rent in accordance with the contract. When the Company meets the minimum cash balance required by the lease, the deposit will be returned to the Company. The $1,670,917 is included in non-current assets on March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014. The Company subleases a portion of its rental space on a month to month term lease, which requires a 30 day notice for termination. The Company receives $5,464 per month in rent for the subleased space. The Company leases its research and development laboratory under a 60 month lease which expires February 28, 2017. The operating lease includes escalating rental payments. The Company is recognizing the related rent expense on a straight line basis over the full 60 month term of the lease at the rate of $11,360 per month. As of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a deferred rent liability of $7,256 and $6,387, respectively. The Company leases office headquarters under a 36 month lease which expires June 30, 2015. The operating lease includes escalating rental payments. The Company is recognizing the related rent expense on a straight line basis over the full 36 month term of the lease at the rate $7,864 per month. As of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a deferred rent liability of $2,093 and $6,278, respectively. The Company leased office equipment under a capital lease arrangement. The term of the capital lease is 48 months and expires on September 30, 2016. The monthly lease payment is $1,025. The lease bears interest at approximately 6% per annum.

G. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Clinical Research Agreements

In March 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Aptiv to provide certain clinical research services in accordance with a master service agreement. The Company will reimburse Aptiv for costs incurred. In May and October of 2013, the Company made advance payments totaling $600,000. The funds advanced will be credited back in $150,000 annual increments from December 2014 through December 2017. As of March 31, 2015, $150,000 of the deposits is classified as a current asset.

On April 19, 2013, October 10, 2013 and October 24, 2013, the Company entered into co-development agreements with Ergomed. These three agreements all relate to an overall agreement to work jointly on the clinical development of Multikine. Under the April 2013 agreement, Ergomed will contribute up to $10 million towards the ongoing Phase 3 study in head and neck cancer in the form of offering discounted clinical services in exchange for a single digit percentage of milestone and royalty payments, up to a specified maximum amount, from sales of Multikine. In this first agreement, Ergomed’s contribution towards the study will be a 30% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $10 million. In the second agreement, dated October 10, 2013, Ergomed’s contribution will be a 50% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $3 million, for the costs of the clinical trial(s) for Multikine in HIV/HPV co-infected women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or cervical dysplasia. In the third agreement, dated October 24, 2013, Ergomed’s contribution towards the study will be a 50% reduction of the amounts billed, up to a maximum of $3 million, towards the clinical and regulatory costs for trials of Multikine in HIV/HPV co-infected men and women with anal intraepithelial neoplasia or peri-anal warts. The contributions of Ergomed towards the three clinical studies will be a combined maximum of $16 million. Ergomed will be repaid at a rate four times the aggregate amount of discounted clinical services it provides, in the form of a 5% royalty on sales of Multikine and/or 5% of certain payments from licensees of Multikine. By way of example, if Ergomed’s contribution towards the three development programs is the maximum amount of $16 million in reductions of the amounts billed for such programs, then Ergomed will have the right to receive up to $64 million in the form of a 5% royalty on sales of Multikine and/or 5% of certain payments from licensees of Multikine.

The terms of the three Ergomed agreements are the same. The Company will have the right to conduct, and, using commercially reasonable efforts, will have the sole responsibility for the clinical development of, as well as the commercialization and intellectual property maintenance for Multikine and will bear all associated costs for these activities. Ergomed will have primary responsibility for new patient enrollment in the Phase 3 clinical trial.

The terms of the agreements commence on the dates they are signed and expire on the date on which both parties have fulfilled all of their obligations contemplated by the agreements, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreements, or unless agreed to in writing by both parties.

The Company accounted for the co-development and revenue sharing agreements in accordance with ASC 808 “Collaborative Arrangements”. The Company determined the payments to Ergomed are within the scope of ASC 730 “Research and Development.” Therefore, the Company will record the discount on the clinical services as a credit to research and development expense on its Statements of Operations. Since the Company entered into the co-development and revenue sharing agreements with Ergomed it has incurred research and development expenses of approximately $11.4 million related to Ergomed’s services. This amount is net of Ergomed’s discount of approximately $3 million. During the six and three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded, net of Ergomed’s discount, approximately $3.2 million and $1.6 million respectively as research and development expense related to Ergomed’s services. During the six and three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recorded, net of Ergomed’s discount, approximately $1.9 million and $753,000 respectively as research and development expense related to Ergomed’s services.

The Company is currently involved in a pending arbitration proceeding, CEL-SCI Corporation v. inVentiv Health Clinical, LLC (f/k/a PharmaNet LLC) and PharmaNet GmbH (f/k/a PharmaNet AG). The Company initiated the proceedings against inVentiv Health Clinical, LLC, or inVentiv, the former third-party CRO, seeking at least $50 million in damages related to inVentiv’s prior involvement in the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Multikine. The arbitration claim, initiated under the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, alleges (i) breach of contract, (ii) fraud in the inducement, and (iii) common law fraud. In an amended statement of claim, the Company has also alleged professional malpractice against inVentiv. The Company seeks at least $50 million in damages. The Company filed this arbitration because, among other reasons, the number of patients enrolled and treated in the study fell below the level agreed to with the former CRO.

In connection with the pending arbitration proceedings, inVentiv has asserted counterclaims against us for (i) breach of contract, seeking at least $2 million in damages for services allegedly performed by inVentiv; (ii) breach of contract, seeking at least $1 million in damages for our alleged use of inVentiv’s name in connection with publications and promotions in violation of the parties’ contract; (iii) opportunistic breach, restitution and unjust enrichment, seeking at least $20 million in disgorgement of alleged unjust profits allegedly made by us as a result of the purported breaches referenced in subsection (ii); and (iv) defamation, seeking at least $1 million in damages for allegedly defamatory statements made about inVentiv. The Company believes inVentiv’s counterclaims are meritless and intends to vigorously defend against them. However, if such defense is unsuccessful, and inVentiv successfully asserts any of its counterclaims, such an adverse determination could have a material adverse effect on our business, results, financial condition and liquidity.

The arbitration hearing on the merits has been tentatively rescheduled for October 27, 2015 through November 17, 2015.

Although the arbitrator has allowed both parties to supplement their claims, inVentiv has moved to dismiss the Company’s additional claim for professional malpractice, which the Company is vigorously opposing.

Lease Agreements

In August 2007, the Company leased a building near Baltimore, Maryland. The building was remodeled in accordance with the Company’s specifications so that it can be used by the Company to manufacture Multikine for the Company’s Phase 3 clinical trial and sales of the drug if approved by the FDA. The lease is for a term of twenty years and requires annual base rent to escalate each year at 3%. The Company is required to pay all real and personal property taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance expenses, repair costs and utilities. The lease allows the Company, at its election, to extend the lease for two ten-year periods or to purchase the building at the end of the 20-year lease.

The Company was required to deposit the equivalent of one year of base rent in accordance with the contract. When the Company meets the minimum cash balance required by the lease, the deposit will be returned to the Company. The $1,670,917 is included in non-current assets on March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014.

The Company subleases a portion of its rental space on a month to month term lease, which requires a 30 day notice for termination. The Company receives $5,464 per month in rent for the subleased space.

The Company leases its research and development laboratory under a 60 month lease which expires February 28, 2017. The operating lease includes escalating rental payments. The Company is recognizing the related rent expense on a straight line basis over the full 60 month term of the lease at the rate of $11,360 per month. As of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a deferred rent liability of $7,256 and $6,387, respectively.

The Company leases office headquarters under a 36 month lease which expires June 30, 2015. The operating lease includes escalating rental payments. The Company is recognizing the related rent expense on a straight line basis over the full 36 month term of the lease at the rate $7,864 per month. As of March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a deferred rent liability of $2,093 and $6,278, respectively.

The Company leased office equipment under a capital lease arrangement. The term of the capital lease is 48 months and expires on September 30, 2016. The monthly lease payment is $1,025. The lease bears interest at approximately 6% per annum.

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