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Blockchain Attacks and the Fight for Immutability

The Ethereum Classic blockchain was the victim of a 51% attack (often called a majority or Sybil attack) on January 5, 2019 that reorganized portions of the blockchain and allowed the attackers to double-spend 219,500 ETC ($1.1 million). 

Changing Landscape for Video Game Developers in Third-Party IP Suits?

What do the manufacturer of a military-grade light tactical wheeled vehicle and a 19th century private-detective agency have in common? 

FAA Updates Small UAS Rules

The FAA published proposed rules on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Over People on February 13, 2019.

Fifth Circuit Rules on “Impairment” Under Chapter 11 Plan, Provides Guidance on Make-Whole Payments and Default Interest

A recent decision clarified the concept of impairment when a plan of reorganization provides for creditors to receive 100% of their allowed claims.

USDA Issues Rules on Bioengineered Food Disclosures

The USDA issued rules on December 20, 2018 requiring the disclosure of the presence of bioengineered foods and ingredients in food products, called the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

EPA Proposes to Exempt Animal Waste From Reporting Requirements

EPA is currently reviewing comments on its November 14, 2018 proposed rule to exempt livestock farms from reporting routine farm air emissions under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and intends to issue a final rule this spring. 

Autonomous Vehicle Survey Report

Executives from the tech and auto industries, as well as regulators, say consumer perceptions are the top impediment to industry expansion.

Proposed Washington Privacy Act Tracks GDPR and CCPA Protections and Emphasizes Facial Recognition

Washington state has joined the growing ranks of states considering data privacy legislation in the wake of the European General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 

Proposed Changes to Small Business Rules That All Government Contractors Need to Know

The Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule on December 4, 2018, to implement, among other things, certain provisions of the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) of 2016 and 2017.

Perkins Coie and Individual Partners Ranked in Chambers FinTech 2019 Guide

Perkins Coie Announces 2019 Partner Class

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 27 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner.

Beyond the Billable Hour: It’s Not About Economics—It’s About Relationships

About a year ago, the legal department at Microsoft announced it would be shifting away from the billable hour.