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j. If for any reason the requirement of mandatory arbitration as set forth in this section is not applicable or enforceable, then no Party shall be entitled to a trial by jury as to any matter or issue arising out of or relating in any way to any Covered Dispute, including without limitation dispute or controversy arising out of any provision of this Governance Manual, any provision of the Operations Manual, any provision of the Employment Handbook, any employment or partnership matter, or relating in any way to Venable in general. Each Venable Personnel person, as broadly defined above, accepts and agrees to the requirement of mandatory arbitration as set forth in this section by his or her continued employment or partnership at Venable. k. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Handbook, the provisions of this section may only be modified or amended by the Venable Board and any such modification or amendment shall be effective only after the passage of ninety (90) days from the date on which the modification or amendment is published to the Firm. Any such modification or amendment shall apply prospectively and only to claims, disputes, or controversies arising on or after the expiration of the 90-day notice period. Continued partnership or employment at Venable after publication of the modification or amendment and expiration of the 90-day notice period shall constitute acceptance of and agreement to the modification or amendment.

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