Common use of Choice of Law; Exclusive Venue Clause in Contracts

Choice of Law; Exclusive Venue. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of California. If California’s conflict of law rules would apply another state’s laws, the Parties agree that California’s law shall still govern. The parties agree that the courts located in the City and County of Burbank, California, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, including in personam jurisdiction, and shall be the exclusive venue for any and all controversies and claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof, except as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties. If any party shall commence any action or proceeding against another party in order to enforce the provisions hereof, or to recover damages as the result of the alleged breach of any of the provisions hereof, the prevailing party therein shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees. The Parties waive (i) any objection to jurisdiction or venue, or (ii) any defense claiming lack of jurisdiction or improper venue, in any action brought in such courts.