Common use of Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue; No Waiver of Jury Trial Clause in Contracts

Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venue; No Waiver of Jury Trial. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Vermont. Any action or proceeding brought by either the State or the Contractor in connection with this Agreement shall be brought and enforced in the Superior Court of the State of Vermont, Civil Division, Washington Unit. Contractor irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of this court for any action or proceeding regarding this Agreement. Contractor agrees that it must first exhaust any applicable administrative remedies with respect to any cause of action that it may have against the State with regard to its performance under this Agreement. Contractor agrees that the State shall not be required to submit to binding arbitration or waive its right to a jury trial.