Employee agrees that he will reasonably cooperate (taking into account his personal and professional schedule) in any litigation, proceeding, investigation or inquiry in which the Company or any of its Affiliates may be or become involved. Employee also agrees to reasonably cooperate with any internal investigation or inquiry conducted by or on behalf of the Company or an Affiliate. Such cooperation shall include Employee making himself reasonably available (taking into account his personal and professional schedule), upon the request of the Company or the Affiliate, or its counsel, for depositions, court appearances and interviews by such counsel. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in connection with such cooperation. To the extent permitted by law, Employee agrees that he will notify the Board if he is contacted by any government agency or any other Person contemplating or maintaining any claim or legal action against the Company or its Affiliate or by any agent or attorney of such Person. Nothing contained in this Section 27 shall preclude Employee from providing truthful testimony in response to a valid subpoena, court order, regulatory request or as may be required by law. Payment for expenses to be reimbursed under this Section 27 may not be made after December 31st of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred.