This Separation Agreement shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. The parties agree that any conflict of law rule that might require reference to the laws of some jurisdiction other than Tennessee shall be disregarded. Each party hereby agrees for itself and its properties that the courts sitting in Knox County, Tennessee shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any matter arising out of or relating to this Separation Agreement, or from the relationship of the parties, or from the Executive’s employment with the Company, or from the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, whether arising from contract, tort, statute, or otherwise, and hereby submits itself and its property to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts.