Perkins Coie

BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL CURRENCY

Deep Dive into Blockchain and Virtual Currencies

We offer an in-depth look into these emerging issues for
companies working with blockchain technology or using
and accepting bitcoin and other digital currencies:

Legal Aspects of Smart Contract Applications >

Self-Sovereign Identity and Distributed Ledger
Technology: Framing the Legal Issues >

Treatment of Bitcoin Under U.S. Property Law >
COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

Untangling Net Neutrality

The battle over net neutrality has unleashed multiple efforts to regulate, deregulate, litigate and legislate the future of the internet ecosystem. Debates are churning up so much dust that it has become hard to see the core issues. We cut through the talking points with clear-eyed commentary on the latest net neutrality developments.
APPELLATE LAW

In the Supreme Court

Our U.S. Supreme Court winning streak this year includes triumphing on racial gerrymandering in North Carolina and Virginia and prevailing 8-0 in a tribal sovereign immunity case.
PRO BONO

Journeys that Change Lives

The complicated journeys that our clients are forced to make and our critical assistance to them along the way are highlighted in our new Pro Bono Annual Report. Learn about the asylum seekers, veterans, homeless, adoptees, nonprofits and others to whom we devoted more than 52,000 hours in 2016 in our Pro Bono Annual Report.
FOOD LITIGATION

Big Food is Under Attack

The litigation assault against food and beverage makers has led to notable legal developments in “reasonable consumer” standards, corporate responsibility and supply chain lawsuits. Learn which claims predominate, where class actions are headed and more in the Food Litigation 2016 Year in Review.
2017 LEGAL OUTLOOK

Business Implications of the New Political Landscape

How might changes in U.S. federal executive and legislative branches affect your operations and interests? From antitrust and trade to taxes and regulations, read our perspectives on what to expect in the new era.

Featured Videos

A Look Inside the Augmented and Virtual Reality Industry

Perkins Coie and Upload are pleased to announce the results of our Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey, which was completed by more than 650 AR/VR startup founders, executives with established technology companies and investors. Watch this VR video to learn more about the survey’s key findings. For a 360° experience, view this video with a VR headset or mobile device using the Youtube App, or drag the screen in a Chrome or Firefox internet browser.

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VIDEO LIBRARY
Political Law Snapshot

As the creative pioneer of modern political law and as one of the largest practices of its kind in the country, Perkins Coie is known for its innovative approach to campaign financing, exceptional record of election-related litigation, and knowledge and experience in corporate political activity.

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Commercial UAVS and How to Be Legal

Are you using your drone legally? Rules governing the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry are evolving, making it easy to unintentionally be on the wrong side of the law. In our drone-shot video, we highlight some current regulations and permits in effect once your drone crosses from personal use to commercial.

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News

Best Lawyers® 2018 Recognizes 281 Perkins Coie Attorneys –

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 283 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.

Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms In 2017 Chambers USA –

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2017, the firm is recognized in 40 practice areas and 131 individual attorneys were recognized.

Perkins Coie Marks 15 Years On FORTUNE’s Best Companies To Work For® List –

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2017 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For® for the 15th consecutive year. This year the firm ranks 53 in this annual list, now in its 20th year.

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Publications

Get Ready for Mandatory SEC Exhibit Hyperlinks Beginning September 1 –

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s final rules requiring hyperlinking of exhibits to SEC filings will be effective for most public companies on September 1, 2017.

Ninth Circuit Raises Bar for Approving Changes in State Medicaid Reimbursement –

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court raised the bar last week for what states must prove to establish that their Medicaid provider reimbursement rates are sufficient to ensure a robust network of providers for Medicaid beneficiaries.

‘Tis the Season to Plan Ahead for Celebrity Endorsement Campaigns –

The holiday season is around the corner, and retailers are planning their holiday marketing campaigns.

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Blogs

Perkins Coie Marks 15 Years On FORTUNE’s Best Companies To Work For® List
Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2017 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For® for the 15th consecutive year. This year the firm ranks 53 in this annual list, now in its 20th year.
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Promoting Gender Equality in Business Leadership
To help make equality in business leadership a reality, Perkins Coie offers Le[a]dBetter, an innovative program that supports startups with women in senior executive roles. Learn more about our Le[a]dBetter program.
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