A Philadelphia jury has rejected a gay lawyer’s claims against Anapol Schwartz over his aborted lateral move.

The jury in Downs v. Anapol Schwartz rendered a defense verdict Tuesday afternoon, finding for the defendants, including Anapol Schwartz shareholder Sol Weiss and former shareholder Mark LeWinter, on claims of both defamation and tortious interference. The verdict came after more than two weeks of trial and more than four hours of deliberation.

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