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Fighting Ghosts: Defending Against Anonymous Online Short Attacks
In the past decade, instances of online short attacks on publicly traded companies have become increasingly common. In contrast to the traditional short seller activism led by hedge funds and well known investors, these short attacks have been…
Recent State Supreme Court Decision On Class Certification Raises A Question: What Do Washington Courts Think About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes?
Washington state trial and appellate courts, particularly King County Superior Court and Division I of the Court of Appeals, have a reputation for being…
Insurance Bad Faith Liability Expands and Adjusters and Insurance Companies Should Pay Attention
The State of Washington has a reputation for being fairly plaintiff-friendly when it comes to insurance coverage litigation. That reputation will likely grow in light of a recent decision from the state Court of Appeals…
Exploring the Implications of CVS Health Corp v. Vividus, LLC on Arbitrators’ Powers to Subpoena Documents
In the midst of the 2017 holiday season, the Ninth Circuit donned its Grinch mask and took the joy from Arbitratorville…
Changing the Narrative in Employment Discrimination Cases
Employment discrimination cases are increasingly getting past summary judgment and into trial. Too often, the defense focuses primarily on what the company did or did not do. This narrative plays right into the plaintiff’s hands…
The UTSA And The DTSA: Making a Federal Case out of Trade Secrets
Traditionally, trade secret litigation has been based on state common law and the various state versions of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“UTSA”). In fact, 48 out of 50 states have passed some version of the UTSA (New York…
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