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Caveat Emptor: Debt Buyers Beware!

Companies whose primary business purpose is to collect debts—whether or not they actually participate in the debt collection activities—suffered a setback recently.

Michael Glenn - Intellectual Property & Patent Prosecution Law

Michael Glenn is a partner with the firm's Intellectual Property practice with a focus on patent prosecution.

Higher Ed Admissions Scrutiny—The Road Ahead

The wave of federal charges against some fifty individuals for college admissions fraud and testing bribery schemes caught numerous universities and much of the United States by surprise.

SEC Staff Relaxes Certain In-Person Board Voting Requirements for Registered Investment Companies

The SEC’s Division of Investment Management has relaxed certain in-person voting requirements for fund boards, subject to certain conditions, in a no-action letter to the Independent Directors Council (the IDC) issued on February 28, 2019.

Shylah Alfonso - Business Litigation Law

Shylah Alfonso is a partner in the Business Litigation practice. She focuses her practice on antitrust and consumer protection counseling and litigation, antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions, class action and complex commercial litigation, and intellectual property litigation.

Good News for New Tech: Panel Recommends DOD IT Acquisition Reform

As IT companies have known for years, the U.S. government regularly acquires inferior technology, often slowly and at high prices. 

Reminder of Steps Employers Must Take When Requesting Credit or Background Reports

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act applies to employers who obtain “consumer reports” from a “consumer reporting agency” for employment purposes.

More Reasons to Register Copyrights Early: Owners Must Register Before They Sue

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC, 586 U.S. __ (2019), issued March 4, 2019, resolves a longstanding circuit split regarding whether the Copyright Act of 1976 allows a copyright owner to file an infringement suit as soon as a copyright application has been filed or instead requires the owner to wait to initiate suit until the U.S. Copyright Office has acted on the application. 

Autonomous Vehicle Survey Report

Executives from the tech and auto industries, as well as regulators, say consumer perceptions are the top impediment to industry expansion.

FTC Announces 2019 Increases to HSR and Clayton Act Thresholds

The FTC announced on February 15, 2019, the reporting thresholds under Section 7A of the Clayton Act , known as the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, will be increased.

Canadian Cannabis Industry Employees Face Risks When Crossing the U.S.-Canadian Border

The legal Canadian cannabis industry is booming, and U.S. companies can benefit from the prospering cross-border industry by partnering with Canadian companies.

Perkins Coie Announces 2019 Partner Class

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 27 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner.