Attorneys scuffle over evidence as commissions trial approaches
Both sides in the Sitzer/Burnett case filed motions over the right to use — or exclude — evidence from parties who have already settled.
September 21, 2023
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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