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Pegasystems wins Supreme Court of Virginia appeal; $2B verdict overturned, retrial ordered
PEGASYSTEMS INC
- Supreme Court of Virginia unanimously affirmed reversal of $2B trade secrets verdict against Pegasystems.
- Court rejected all aspects of Appian's appeal; case remanded for retrial on VUTSA claims.
- Pegasystems cites flawed jury instructions, improper burden shifting, and limits on evidence.
- Appian's trade secrets claim remains but must be retried with corrected errors; no liability yet.