Take that, David Boies and Judge Jackson?

Achieving an honor that would have been unthinkable a decade ago, Microsoft today made its debut appearance on a coveted list of the world’s most ethical companies, compiled by the Ethisphere Institute, a New York think tank.

Forbes has a good explanation of the selection process, which includes “reviewing codes of ethics and litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.”

Out of 3,000 nominations, 110 companies made the unranked list. Other notable tech companies achieving the designation include Bellevue-based T-Mobile USA, Zappos (part of Amazon.com), eBay, Salesforce.com, Adobe Systems, and Symantec.

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