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WP Engine v. Automattic, Two Years On: Where the WordPress Drama Stands
WP Engine’s lawsuit against Automattic turns two today. From a keynote and an 8% royalty demand to a jury trial that’s a year away, here’s where it stands and why it’s far from over.
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WP Engine v. Automattic, Two Years On: Where the WordPress Drama Stands
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