Contineo Tech., Inc. v. Intrinium, Inc.

Successfully defended fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims against client in a bench trial; neither party prevailed on breach of contract claims

RNWLG Defends First Amendment Protections

January 11, 2024 - RNWLG represented a the parent company of a news outlet and media company defending against claims of defamation and violations of Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. At the trial court, the defendant asserted its rights under Washington’s Uniform Public Expression Protection Act and sought summary dismissal of the claims. The trial court dismissed the CPA claim but held that the UPEPA did not apply to the defamation claims. The Washington Court of Appeals for Division III issued its published decision upholding the dismissal of the CPA claim and reversing the trial court on the defamation claim holding that UPEPA did apply to the defamation claims. The Court of Appeals remanded for further proceedings and ordered the trial court to impose attorneys’ fees against the plaintiff in favor of the defendant.

Thurman v. Knezovich

Wn. App. No. 38444-6-III, 2023 WL 140073, at *1 (Wash. Ct. App. Jan. 10, 2023)

Successfully represented a regional media company before the Court of Appeals on an issue of first impression and against third-party discovery attempts, which violated Washington’s Reporter Shield and Privilege Law.

Peterson v. City of Yakima, et al.

No. 1:18-CV-03136 (E.D. Wash 2022)

Represented client on claims of First Amendment retaliation, malicious prosecution and civil conspiracy; currently on appeal.

Silvey v. Numerica Credit Union

519 P.3d 920 (Wash. Ct. App. 2022)

Successfully defended financial institution before trial and appellate courts against a class action.