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Preparing for the 2020 Public Company Reporting Season

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued rule updates and guidance in 2019 that are intended to simplify certain public reporting requirements

Oregon Court Imposes Strict Liability for Missed Meal Breaks

A recent court of appeals decision raises the bar for Oregon employers regarding employee meal breaks.

US Department of Education Prepares to Upend Title IX Regulations

For the first time in 40 years, the DOE will make significant regulatory changes to Title IX, the federal law regulating sex and gender discrimination in the educational environment.

Perkins Coie’s Bill Malley Interviewed by Law360 in Law Firm Leaders Series

Firmwide Managing Partner Bill Malley recently spoke with Law360 about his views on secondments and sabbaticals, his plans for the firm over the next five years, and what he believes has made the firm a go-to for top technology companies.

Multiple CBD Class Actions Filed With More Expected

On the heels of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent declarations regarding the safety of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), several companies have been hit with class action lawsuits alleging that that the company’s CBD-containing products are mislabeled and falsely advertised in violation of state law.

Video Highlights from our 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Retreat

Our firm’s largest-ever D&I Retreat was held October 3-5 in Carlsbad, California.

Perkins Coie Wins International Trade Commission Section 337 Patent Case for Client Nortek

Perkins Coie has won an Initial Determination of no violation of Section 337 in a three-patent infringement investigation before the ITC in Washington, D.C.

FDA Declines to Conclude CBD is Safe and Sends Flurry of Warning Letters

The FDA announced that it cannot conclude that CBD is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) among qualified experts for use in human or animal food.

Steve English Business Litigation Law Attorney - Video Profile

He has more than 40 years of jury and non-jury trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

New Cybersecurity Certification Framework Will Have Significant Impact on Defense Contractors

The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) new cybersecurity certification framework will have significant ramifications for all defense contractors.

Washington Court of Appeals Strikes Down Employer’s Arbitration Agreement

In Burnett v. Pagliacci Pizza, Inc., 442 P.3d 1267 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019), the Washington Court of Appeals held that how an employer communicates its arbitration agreement is crucial for determining whether it is valid and enforceable.

Molly Moynihan Investment Management Attorney - Video Profile

She represents registered open-end investment companies, registered investment advisers, private funds and independent directors of fund complexes.