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The Securities Act of Washington Protects the Public, Rely on It
On October 3, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court issued a decision in a case arising out of the 2007-08 financial crisis that will have a major impact on litigation under the Securities Act of Washington…
Reshaping Noncompetes in Washington
With the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450 (ESHB 1450), signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 8, 2019, the Washington Legislature dramatically reshaped the landscape of Washington’s noncompetition law…
Jurisdiction to Venue – Examining RCW 4.12.010 in a Post-Ralph World
In 2014, the Washington State Supreme Court upended a century of precedent when it issued Ralph v. Department of Natural Resources, 182 Wn.2d 242, 343 P.3d 342 (Wash. 2014) (“Ralph I”). In Ralph I, the Court considered “the distinction…
Noncompetes: The Landscape has Changed
Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1450, which substantially reforms Washington State’s common law of noncompetition covenants. As a result, employers who use noncompetition covenants…
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…
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