The validity, interpretation, instruction, performance, enforcement and remedies of or relating to this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive internal laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to the conflict of law principles, rules or statutes of any jurisdiction. The foregoing provisions of this Section 11(j) shall apply irrespective of whether the Participant is a party to or bound by another restrictive covenant of any kind that may be governed by the laws of another jurisdiction (if any).