Notwithstanding Section 12.2, the Receiving Party may disclose the Confidential Information pursuant to applicable Law, regulation or a valid order issued by a court or governmental agency of competent jurisdiction provided that, to the extent permitted by Law, the Receiving Party shall notify the Disclosing Party promptly of such order and shall permit and reasonably assist the Disclosing Party to take such reasonable steps as may be necessary to protect the confidential nature of such Confidential Information