Common use of Release of Claims by Executive Clause in Contracts

Release of Claims by Executive. (a) Except as necessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement and the Restructuring Agreement, and in exchange for and in consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements set forth herein and therein, Executive hereby releases the Company to the maximum extent permitted by law from any and all manner of claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages, or liabilities whatsoever of every kind and nature, at law or in equity, known or unknown, and whether or not discoverable, which Executive has or may have for any period prior to and including the date of his execution of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim of defamation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, claims for unpaid wages, claims arising under or related to the Employment Agreement and claims of discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and all other federal, state and local laws, and any claim for attorneys' fees or costs.