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Higher Education COVID-19 Losses: Property and Business Interruption Insurance Policies Should Provide Relief

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DOL Revises Optional-Use FMLA Forms

The DOL revised the optional-use FMLA forms available for employers to provide required notice to employees and for employees to provide certification of their need for FMLA leave.

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Acquisitions of Firms in Bankruptcy Are Subject to the Antitrust Laws

The economic damage attendant to COVID-19 has already resulted in a substantial increase in bankruptcies.

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Coffee Regulations Offer Affirmative Defense in Proposition 65 Suit

On July 15, 2020, a California state court made an important ruling upholding the validity and application of regulations exempting coffee from Proposition 65 warnings.

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Sustainability in Advertising Law

Brands continue to build their sustainability and environmental marketing programs in response to consumer demand.

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EU Court Strikes Down EU-US Privacy Shield

The Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) on July 16, 2020, invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield as an approved mechanism for transferring personal data from the European Union to the United States.

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Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signals Significant Shift in US-Hong Kong Relations

The U.S. government on July 14, 2020, took two significant steps to address the evolving situation in Hong Kong.

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Compliance Burdens Grow With Rule Barring Government Contractors’ Use of Telecommunications Equipment or Services From Certain Chinese Companies

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Chinese Draft Administrative Regulations to Improve Efficiency of Company Formation and Deregistration

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IRS to Target High Net Worth Individuals, Private Foundations, and Associated Entities Beginning in July 2020

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Supreme Court Revives Clean Water Act General Permit for Pipeline and Utility Line Projects

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Oregon COVID-19-Related Borrower Protections Signed Into Law

Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 4204 (HB 4204) into law on June 20, 2020. The new statute affects lenders of both commercial and residential loans secured by Oregon real estate.

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New Blog - Trade Secret Tracker

The Latest Updates in Trade Secret Law

Perkins Coie’s Trade Secrets team provides analysis of significant decisions and developments in cases in courts across the country. We offer insights into key trends affecting companies across industries.

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Blog - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Guidance

Helping Maintain Business Operations

Clients rely on Perkins Coie for advice and guidance in the face of an emergency. For those currently dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and those anticipating its effects, our attorneys are helping businesses respond and prepare.

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Food Litigation Class Actions at Record Level

For attorneys defending the growing number of class actions filed against food and beverage companies, 2019 saw several important rulings reaffirming the validity of class action defense strategies. We outline the cases and offer additional insights on last year’s key food litigation trends in our 2019 Food Litigation Year in Review.

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Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

Our fourth Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Report, created in partnership with the XR Association and Boost VC, indicates that augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality are moving beyond entertainment applications and are gaining mainstream acceptance in areas including healthcare and remote workforce training.

Perkins Coie Marks 18 Years on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” List

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2020 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 18th consecutive year. This year, the firm ranks 40th on the list.

Le[a]dbetter: Equity and Inclusion in Business Leadership

Perkins Coie offers qualifying clients access to the firm’s Le[a]dBetter® program, an innovative initiative that offers increased support to startups that have at least one woman in a senior leadership role.

Our Blogs: Stay Informed of the Latest Legal Issues

From developments related to virtual currencies and consumer finance to trends in food litigation, privacy and data security law and more, our 15 blogs offer timely information and insights on a range of topics that affect businesses every day.