27. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, excluding any choice of law rules which may direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Any controversy or claim arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement which cannot be amicably settled without court action shall be litigated in a California State Court of competent jurisdiction; or if jurisdiction over the action cannot be obtained in a California State Court, in a Federal Court of competent jurisdiction situated in the State of California.