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The Purpose, A Purpose? Because of Litigation Concerns? Ninth Circuit Adopts Stringent Test for Dual-Purpose Communications

When are communications with counsel that are for both legal advice and business purposes protected by the attorney-client privilege?

New Reporting, Notification, and Accommodation Requirements Issued for Washington Employers During the Pandemic

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) on May 11, 2021.

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.

AMLA 2020 Series Part 2: New Bank Secrecy Act Whistleblower Provisions

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, passed in January of this year, significantly updated and expanded existing whistleblower provisions in the Bank Secrecy Act.

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.