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Judges denies final motion to dismiss, NCAA bribery case heads to trial
A federal judge has denied a second motion to dismiss criminal charges related to an NCAA bribery scandal. The denial likely means the case will go to trial on Oct. 1. Judge Lewis Kaplan denied the motion on Thursday. He denied the first motion to dismiss in February. Prosecutors allege defendants James Gatto, Merl Code and Christian Dawkins illegally funneled money from Adidas to high-profile amateur basketball players and steer them to select universities. The second motion to dismiss made…
Onni Group plans trio of skyscrapers in downtown Bellevue
Onni, already one of the most active tower developers in Seattle, is entering Bellevue with plans for residential units, a hotel and offices.
UO launches Portland coding bootcamp
The University of Oregon is launching a 24-week web development certification program at its Portland campus. The program, which starts in January, is a partnership with New York-based Trilogy Education, a startup that creates technology education programs with universities. The University of Oregon Coding Bootcamp is offered through the school’s department of continuing and professional education. “This intensive program is designed to give working adults in Portland from all backgrounds and…
President of Oregon’s second-biggest health insurer says midterms could reshape health care debate (Q&A)
Angela Dowling adds that state health plans are still coping with uncertainty from federal actions and hopes her organization can collaborate on any new policies.
Nike’s Jordan brand expands into soccer after deal with one of Europe’s biggest clubs
Nike Inc.’s Jordan Brand is getting into the soccer business. The company on Thursday announced a deal with French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain. The deal will include a footwear and apparel collection, and brand’s Jumpman logo also will appear on the team’s uniforms. The deal is the latest attempt by Nike to expand the Jordan business beyond the hardwood and reinvigorate sales. The Jordan brand unveiled football cleats in 2013, running shoes in 2014, and a fashion shoe in 2014. It’s also…
Charlotte Guyman: Director of the Year
Charlotte Guyman retired from Microsoft in 1999 and in 2003, she joined the Berkshire Hathaway board, which remains her longest tenured board position.

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