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3 of the Employment Agreement between AMA and Aldrich (dated September 5, 2017, as amended by the First Amendment dated August 1, 2020) provides, in its entirety: "This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles

All three elements must be satisfied before the court will decline to honor the parties' contractual choice of law

The Court explained that Section 16600 "protects Californians and ensures 'that every citizen shall retain the right to pursue any lawful employment and enterprise of their choice