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Distressed Bank Resources

Recent turbulence in the financial system and high-profile bank failures have generated dramatic responses from governments domestically and abroad. They also have triggered volatility in bank shares and stock markets. Perkins Coie has developed a resource center to assist companies and individuals navigating this evolving and uncertain landscape.

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LITIGATION TRENDS ON THE HORIZON

Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation—2022 Year in Review

In 2022, the consumer packaged goods industry continued to face a meaningful threat of class-action activity, with continued filings against food, beverage, and personal care companies. In this report, our authors cover legal trends in such industries as food and beverage; environmental, social, and governance; supplements; personal care products; and Proposition 65.

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Changes on the labor horizon

Labor Law Today—2022 Year in Review

Highlighting noteworthy developments from 2022, our authors cover a new and active National Labor Relations Board general counsel, an increase in labor walkouts and strikes, critical developments and NLRB decisions, and the transition from an employer-friendly Trump administration to a board dominated by Biden administration appointees.

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Emerge. Disrupt. Grow. Exit.

PC EDGE Supports Black and Latinx Founders and Entrepreneurs

Perkins Coie is committed to helping our clients build great companies, from incorporation to exit. We are proud to announce the launch of PC EDGE, which assists Black and Latinx founders and entrepreneurs in building and scaling their businesses through enhanced access to capital, as well as coaching, mentoring, and educational programs.

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2022 XR Report

Web3 and the Metaverse Accelerate Immersive Technology

Our sixth XR Survey Report shows that immersive technology, accelerated by the pandemic and the emergence of NextGen technologies like Web3 and the metaverse, has reached a critical point. The findings paint a picture of an industry moving forward with a more tempered—perhaps pragmatic—sense of optimism following a period of sky-high growth.

Racial Equality Grant Program

Announcing the Grant Recipients

Perkins Coie introduced the grant program in 2020 as a part of the firm's commitment to racial equality. The Racial Equality Grant Program Selection Committee awarded grants to nine recipients focused on advancing racial equality through legal representation, policy advocacy, and community-based activities.

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THE NFT ECOSYSTEM

Perkins Coie White Paper: Fundamentals of Non-Fungible Tokens

The fast-developing non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem is aimed at the promise of bridging physical world concepts of uniqueness and scarcity with the digital world. In this white paper, we explore this groundbreaking technology by providing an overview of NFTs from a commercial and technical perspective and addressing various legal challenges and considerations.

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News & Insights

Federal Changes To Encourage Food Donations

Two recent developments at the federal level are intended to encourage more food donations.

Sector-Based Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Infrastructure, From Our Water Systems to the Skies

Following the release of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden explained that the Biden Administration is “expecting more” from owners and operators in critical infrastructure sectors, embracing the concept of a new cyber social contract advanced by Walden’s predecessor, Chris Inglis.

An Active Quarter for Offshore Wind and Interregional Transmission Planning

The first quarter of 2023 saw a flurry of activity from state and federal agencies focused on offshore wind transmission.

Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen: What Opportunities Lie Ahead

The Biden Administration bolstered its ambitious clean energy goals this week by announcing the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Clean Hydrogen report, along with $750 million in funding for research, development, and demonstration of clean hydrogen technologies.

The High Seas Treaty: A Historic Agreement To Protect International Waters

All Member States of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) reached an agreement on March 4, 2023, regarding an international treaty governing the sustainable use and conservation of the “high seas”—areas of the ocean that lie beyond any single nation’s jurisdiction.

OFCCP Finalizes Rescission of the 2020 Religious Exemption Rule

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its final order on March 1, 2023, rescinding the Trump-era Religious Exemption Rule for federal contractors.

Whose Copyright Is It Anyway? Copyright Office Stakes Out Position on Registration of AI-Generated Works

There have been two important developments in recent weeks regarding the U.S. Copyright Office’s position on registering works created by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

DOJ Announces Pilot Program and Updated Expectations on Corporate Compensation Programs

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on March 3, 2023, unveiled a new pilot program and announced several important updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) regarding corporate compensation incentives and clawbacks.

Investment Company Status Considerations for Cash Positioning in Wake of Bank Failures

Given this week’s headlines, many emerging companies may be asking themselves: “Why am I holding so much cash?”

DOJ Issues New Guidance on Use of Personal Devices and Third-Party Messaging Applications

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced significant new guidance on March 3, 2023, regarding the use of personal devices and the retention of corporate communications.

Short-Term Cash Management Alternatives

A reference chart comparing certain key characteristics of demand deposits with government securities, money market funds, and other short-term cash management instruments.

Illinois Adopts Paid Leave for Any Reason

llinois Governor Jay Pritzker signed into law the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFAW) on March 13, 2023, adopting the bill that the Illinois General Assembly passed on January 10, 2023.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have long been fundamental to many of the world’s leading companies and asset managers. Today more than ever, corporate founders, executives, and boards of directors also recognize that a well-executed ESG strategy adds value, reduces risks, and builds a more informed and resilient organization.

Advancing Racial Equality—It All Starts With the Board

The Black Boardroom Initiative aims to increase the number of Black executives on S&P 500 corporate boards to one in eight by 2028 and will initially focus on Washington state.

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Listen to Perkins Coie lawyers discuss a range of timely legal topics and interview renowned thought leaders for valuable insights on insurance coverage, virtual mediation, white collar defense, and innovative patent strategies in our diverse podcast series.

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 20 blogs offer timely information and insights on a range of topics that affect businesses every day.