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Perkins Coie Stands Against Antisemitism

Perkins Coie LLP stands against hate, racism, xenophobia, and discrimination in any form and against any person or group. In this statement, we specifically condemn the alarming rise in attacks against Jews, and we stand in solidarity with our Jewish colleagues, clients, and friends as we denounce antisemitism in all its forms.

Court Upholds California Law Limiting Local Governments’ Ability to Deny Housing Development Applications

In a major recent decision, the California Court of Appeal rejected a city’s interpretation of what constitutes an “objective” standard under the Housing Accountability Act (HAA), Government Code section 65589.5, and upheld the constitutionality of the law and amendments that strengthened it.

Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainability in Farming

Farmers play an important role in all of our lives. They grow the food that the rest of us need to survive.

2021 Breach Notification Law Update: Connecticut and Texas Expand Requirements, Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Take Spotlight

California Issues New Regulations on Notification Obligations for Medical Information Breaches

Certain California-licensed healthcare facilities are now subject to additional breach reporting obligations pursuant to regulations issued by the California Department of Public Health on July 1, 2021. 

FINRA, Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management

Recent guidance from financial industry regulators reminds market participants to remain mindful of their business, compliance, and operational obligations when incorporating technology vendors as a fundamental part of their infrastructure.

Sustainability Advertising: Key Takeaways

Consumers and brands are well aware of the benefits of environmentally friendly products. A recent report found that nearly 89% of brands implementing sustainability initiatives see an improvement in brand reputation.

OFCCP Signals More Rigorous Enforcement Landscape With Three Big Moves

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has taken three recent notable actions.

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered

With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, many employers are considering whether to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses.

“Hand Signals” Trade Secret Case Faces Motion to Dismiss

On May 11, 2021, former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Michael Bolsinger filed suit in Harris County (Texas) District Court, alleging the Houston Astros violated the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (TUTSA) when they stole the Blue Jays’ catcher’s hand signals.

FAST-41 Environmental Review and Permitting Process Changes in the Senate Infrastructure Bill

OSHA Updates Workplace Guidance on COVID-19 to Align With CDC Guidance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated general industry guidance for COVID-19 that is applicable to all workplaces. OSHA’s August 13, 2021, general industry guidance, which is advisory and creates no binding legal requirements, focuses on unvaccinated workers and others who are “at risk” (i.e., immunocompromised individuals), and also implements new guidance involving workers who are fully vaccinated but located in areas of substantial or high community transmission of COVID-19.