Governing Law; Venue; Jurisdiction. Executive acknowledges that the Company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. The Parties therefore agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, without giving effect to the rules governing the conflicts of laws, and without the aid of any canon, custom, or rule of law requiring construction against the drafter, and regardless of whether a Party changes domicile or residence. Executive hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary. In the event such election is invalid, then the court shall apply the law of the state or states in which Executive performs services for the Company. Executive consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by a court of competent jurisdiction in the state of Washington and agrees that venue for any action not subject to arbitration shall be in Clark County, Washington, and hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc), Change in Control Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc), Employment Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc)
Governing Law; Venue; Jurisdiction. Executive acknowledges that the Company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. The Parties therefore agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state State of Washington, without giving effect to the rules governing the conflicts of laws, and without the aid of any canon, custom, or rule of law requiring construction against the drafter, and regardless of whether a Party party changes domicile or residence. Executive hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary. In the event such election is invalid, then the court shall apply the law of the state or states in which Executive performs services for the Company. Executive consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by a court of competent jurisdiction in the state State of Washington and agrees that venue for any action not subject to arbitration shall be in Clark Xxxxx County, Washington, and hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary.. (c)
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc), Change in Control Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc)
Governing Law; Venue; Jurisdiction. Executive acknowledges that the Company maintains its headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. The Parties therefore agree that this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, without giving effect to the rules governing the conflicts of laws, and without the aid of any canon, custom, or rule of law requiring construction against the drafter, and regardless of whether a Party changes domicile or residence. Executive hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary. In the event such election is invalid, then the court shall apply the law of the state or states in which Executive performs services for the Company. Executive consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by a court of competent jurisdiction in the state of Washington and agrees that venue for any action not subject to arbitration shall be in Clark County, Washington, and hereby waives the right to argue to the contrary.. (c)
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Riverview Bancorp Inc)