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FOOD LITIGATION

The New Food & Beverage Playbook

The rise in activist groups and nonprofits challenging food and beverage companies is one of the reasons behind last year’s increase in class action filings. Recently recognized as a Food & Beverage Group of the Year by Law360, our industry attorneys delve into recent trends in the Food Litigation 2017 Year in Review.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, MACHINE LEARNING AND ROBOTICS

Legal Implications of AI

Want to get a grasp on the legal implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in your enterprise? We cover AI from key angles, including data use in algorithmic training, algorithmic collusion and invention patentability, in our webinar series, “Understanding the Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence,” available here.
Pro Bono

On the Pro Bono Front Line

From the start of 2017, changes in immigration rules and the political landscape motivated unprecedented responses from the legal community. Learn how Perkins Coie contributed and how our pro bono commitment transformed individuals, nonprofits and our communities in the 2017 Pro Bono Annual Report.
AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY

State of the AR/VR Industry 2018

Interested in diving deeper into the future of the AR/VR ecosystem? Our recent survey questioned AR/VR industry leaders about their views on technology adoption, industry barriers, investment and acquisition activity, significant legal issues and other topics that are top of mind. Discover what’s next in our 2018 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey Report.
PRIVACY & SECURITY LAW

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The GDPR went into effect on May 25, 2018, and for most companies doing business in the EU or monitoring the behavior of individuals in the EU, coming into compliance will require significant time and resources. Here’s what you need to know.
Privacy & Security Law

Complying with Data Breach Notification Requirements

When a data breach occurs, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have breach notification laws that affect your response. Review the current law for each in our comprehensive and newly updated Data Breach Notification Chart.
Beyond Legal Advice

Perkins Coie’s Client Advantage

Hailed as a possible “template for future relationships between Big Law and corporate clients,” our Client Advantage offering is a holistic approach disrupting the traditional client service model and driving value in legal operations.

News

Use a Third-Party Platform? You Might Be a “Data Controller” –

The European Union’s top court ruled last week that the operator of a Facebook fan page is a “joint controller,” along with Facebook, with respect to personal data collected on such pages.

Perkins Coie Strengthens China Practice with Addition of Partners James M. Zimmerman and Scott J. Palmer –

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that veteran Beijing-based lawyers James M. Zimmerman and Scott J. Palmer have joined the firm’s Beijing office as partners. Jim will join the firm’s Business practice, and Scott will join the Intellectual Property (IP) practice.

Perkins Coie Expands Innovative Legal Operations and Client Service Offering –

Perkins Coie today announces the formal launch of a service offering that delivers legal operations support and solutions to the firm’s clients. Inspired by collaboration with some of the firm’s longstanding technology clients, Perkins Coie Client Advantage marshals the full array of the firm’s technology, resources and experience to meet rising client demand in areas that support the delivery of legal services.

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Publications

Senior SEC Official Provides Regulatory Clarity for Digital Assets –

During a speech in San Francisco last week at the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit, William Hinman, Director of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), provided some welcome clarity regarding the applicability of the federal securities laws to digital assets and tokens projects.

South Dakota v. Wayfair: Practical Answers to Tax Questions Raised by Supreme Court Decision –

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled more than 50 years of Commerce Clause precedent to hold that a state may require an out-of-state retailer with no physical presence in the taxing state to collect sales and use taxes on sales of goods and services delivered in the state.

Is It Time for Commercial Companies to Give DOD a Second Look? –

There have been several recent developments that may give rise to optimism among innovative, commercially oriented contractors that have been avoiding DOD.

CEQ Invites Comments on Potentially Sweeping Changes to NEPA Regulations –

The Council on Environmental Quality yesterday issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking inviting input on potential changes to the CEQ regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act, the federal law that requires environmental impact assessment for projects involving federal funding or other federal approvals.

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Blogs

Joy On Both Sides of the Table with Judy Jennison of Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie Partner Judy Jennison understands the path to success requires an understanding of the client’s culture and the goals of their legal department for the next several years. Hear Judy’s enthusiastic insights on innovative client service and building successful partnerships in this podcast hosted by Nicole Giantonio from LeftFoot.
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Perkins Coie Marks 16 years on the FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For® List
Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2018 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For® for the 16^thconsecutive year.

FORTUNE and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Time Inc. and are used under license. From FORTUNE Magazine, March 1, 2018. ©2018 Time Inc. Used under license. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products and services of Perkins Coie LLP.
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