Any dispute regarding this Agreement (including without limitation its validity, interpretation, performance, enforcement, termination and damages) shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California, the United States of America. Any action under this paragraph shall not preclude any party hereto from seeking injunctive or other legal relief to which each party may be entitled.

Dispute Resolution Procedures. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding confidential arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and the procedures set forth below. In the event of any inconsistency between the Rules of AAA and the procedures set forth below, the procedures set forth below shall control. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Employee agrees to submit to the Company's internal alternative dispute resolution process, "Solutions" (for purposes of this Agreement called "Company ADR"), including final and binding arbitration, any claims not released by this Agreement, and covered by such Company ADR process, or any claims that arise after the date the Employee signs this Agreement, including but not limited to, disputes about the Agreement itself, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Employee understands that this means he is giving up the right to a jury trial for any claims not released by this Agreement or that arise after the Effective Date, to the maximum extent permitted by law, and that all such claims submitted to arbitration pursuant to the Company ADR will be decided solely by an arbitrator. If Employee needs another copy of the Company ADR guidelines, he can access it online, if available, or ask his Company HRM (or that person's successor, if that person is no longer in the role) for a copy.

Dispute Resolution; Continuation of Services Pending Outcome of Dispute. Except with respect to disputes covered by [Sections 3.6(c) and 3.6(d)])], the resolution of any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Services Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Separation Agreement with respect to the resolution of disputes, including the provisions of Article VIII of the Separation Agreement. Notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the Parties, no Provider shall discontinue the supply of any service provided for herein, unless so provided in an arbitral determination that the respective Recipient is in default of obligation under this Services Agreement.

Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure. All Units Award Disputes, and all Units Damages Dispute alleging breach of contract, tort, or public policy claims with respect to the Plan or this Agreement (collectively, “Plan Disputes”), shall be referred in the first instance to the Verizon Employee Benefits Committee (“EB Committee”) for resolution internally within Verizon. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, all Plan Disputes must be filed in writing with the EB Committee no later than one year from the date that the dispute accrues. Consistent with paragraph 25(c)(i) of this Agreement, all decisions relating to the enforceability of the limitations period contained herein shall be made by the arbitrator. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the EB Committee shall have full power, discretion, and authority to interpret the Plan and this Agreement and to decide all Plan Disputes brought under this Plan and Agreement. Determinations made by the EB Committee shall be final, conclusive and binding, subject only to review by arbitration pursuant to paragraph # below under the arbitrary and capricious standard of review. A Participant’s failure to refer a Plan Dispute to the EB Committee for resolution will in no way impair the Company’s right to compel arbitration or the enforceability of the waiver in paragraph 25(c)(ii).

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, as such laws are applied to contracts entered into and to be performed within such state, as though made and to be fully performed therein without regard to conflicts of law principles thereof. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement or to any sales of goods effected under this Agreement.

/s/ [[Person B:Person]] [[Person B:Person]]irman and Chief Executive Officer

Dispute Resolution/Costs and Fees. In the event of a dispute the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable costs and attorney fees.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this Agreement. The Parties agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof shall be finally settled by arbitration. The American Arbitration Association shall administer arbitration. The Arbitral Tribunal shall decide all issues based on the substantive laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The Arbitral Tribunal will be composed of three arbitrators, with each party having the right to appoint one member. The first two appointees shall appoint the President of the Arbitral Tribunal. In case there is no agreement between the arbitrators as to the appointment of the President of the Arbitral Tribunal within the time frame established by AAA rules, the President of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be appointed as set forth by AAA rules. The parties shall bear the costs of the procedures, including the arbitrators’ fees, in the proportion to be determined by the Arbitral Tribunal or, in the absence of any such determination, the defeated party shall bear the costs of the procedures as well as reimburse the other party of all and any amounts disbursed pursuant to such arbitration proceeding, including but not limited to the arbitrators’ fees and any other amounts, costs and expenses. The arbitration shall be the exclusive method for resolution of any dispute, claim or controversy under this Agreement and the arbitration award shall be final, conclusive and binding.

Governing Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws (as opposed to the conflicts of law provisions) of the State of Colorado. The Parties agree that any and all disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement other than with respect to Section 6 shall be submitted to JAMS, (Denver Colorado office) or its successor, for mediation. Either party may commence mediation by providing to JAMS and the other party a written request for mediation, setting forth the subject of the dispute and the relief requested. The Parties will cooperate with JAMS and with one another in selecting a mediator from the JAMS panel of neutrals and in scheduling the mediation proceedings. The Parties agree that they will participate in the mediation in good faith and that all mediation costs will be borne by the Company. All offers, promises, conduct and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the mediation by any of the Parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys, and by the mediator or any JAMS employees, are confidential, privileged and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any proceeding involving the Parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable as a result of its use in the mediation.