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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office fired a lawyer involved in the workplace misconduct lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, prompting a second attorney to quit in protest

One was fired by Gov. Gavin Newsom, another resigned in response to the firing, according to a lawyer representing the two attorneysUpdated April 13, 2022 7:56 pm ET

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office fired a lawyer involved in the workplace-misconduct lawsuit against videogame company Activision Blizzard Inc., prompting a second attorney to quit in protest, according to a lawyer representing both attorneys. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Chief Counsel Janette Wipper was told by Mr. Newsom’s office on March 29 that she was being fired, according to a statement from Alexis Ronickher, Ms. Wipper’s attorney. Ms. Wipper’s last day at the department was Wednesday and she is evaluating her legal avenues, including a claim under the California Whistleblower Protection Act, the statement said.

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