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Consummated Tech Mergers: Will the Government Seek to Unscramble the Eggs?

There are increasing calls for the antitrust enforcement agencies to review the effects of past acquisitions in the tech sector. 

Sara Chenetz - Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law

Sara Chenetz represents clients with varied interests in bankruptcy, restructuring, workout and litigation matters.

Utility Regulatory Commissions in Wisconsin and Iowa Chart Path on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

wo midwestern states are taking up the issue of how to address the expansion of electric vehicles (or EVs) in their jurisdictions.

European Parliament Approves Amendments to Draft “Terrorist Content” Legislation

The European Parliament approved several amendments to the European Commission’s proposed Regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online on April 17, 2019.

Jordan Becker - Intellectual Property Law

With over 20 years of experience as an attorney built upon his prior engineering experience, Jordan advises and assists cutting-edge technology companies and entrepreneurs in all aspects of IP protection.

Washington State Poised to Impose Significant Restrictions on Noncompetition Agreements

Last week, the Washington State Legislature passed a proposal that, once signed into law, will significantly restrict the use of noncompetition agreements in Washington. 

Perkins Coie Names William Malley as Next Managing Partner

John Devaney to Step Down Effective June 30.

SEC Touts Successes in Wake of Shutdown

At this year’s PLI “SEC Speaks” conference held April 8-9, 2019, in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s leadership and staff showcased its 2018 successes and outlined initiatives that the SEC intends to pursue in 2019 and beyond. 

State Regulatory Commissions Continue to Address Electric Utility Movement Into the Transportation Sector

Electric vehicles (or EVs) cumulatively consume large amounts of electricity, which means regulated utilities have a natural interest in the expansion of EVs and in managing the impacts to the electric grid from that increased electric demand.

2019 ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting: Consumer Protection Takeaways

The meeting earlier this month included many sessions addressing consumer protection. Some of the most interesting panels are discussed below.

2019 ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting: Merger Analysis Takeaways

The meeting earlier this month included many sessions on merger enforcement. A number of the important issues addressed by the panels are discussed here.

SEC’s FinHub Publishes Framework for Digital Assets and SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Grants First No-Action Relief to Token Sponsor

Perkins Coie Launches the TechVenture Index™

The Perkins Coie TechVenture Index™ provides historical data beginning with Q1 2002 and is updated quarterly.