# Judge rejects Deel bid to exclude testimony in Rippling lawsuit

_Published Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

A US federal judge rejected Deel's bid to strike testimony from a central witness in Rippling's corporate espionage lawsuit, Bloomberg reported. The ruling is a procedural setback for Deel in the litigation over alleged spying. It leaves the witness's testimony in the case while Rippling's allegations remain contested.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260926/p2#a260926p2)

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Published: 2026-09-26T08:05:55.593Z
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