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Member of the Firm“I work closely with my clients to understand their goals and then help them navigate complex workplace issues with responsive, practical advice that moves them and their business forward with confidence.” —Courtney McFate
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A recent amendment to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), scheduled to take effect on June 11, 2026, has prompted a surge of class action filings. The amendment revises the statutory standard for actionable violations and reduces statutory damages, spurring plaintiffs to file under the current, more plaintiff-friendly framework before the change becomes law.
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