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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.
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.
PRIVACY & SECURITY LAW

Complying with Data Breach Notification Requirements

When a data breach occurs, 48 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.

Featured Videos

What Are the Secrets to Success in Silicon Valley?

Buddy Arnheim, Firmwide Co-Chair of the Emerging Companies practice, shares his own professional path to the top and looks ahead in the legal industry podcast “Hsu Untied.”

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VIDEO LIBRARY
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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VIDEO LIBRARY

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®.

Marc Elias Interviewed by The National Law Journal –

Marc Elias sat down with The National Law Journal to discuss the uptick in business opportunities and job demands for election law attorneys in the relatively small field.

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.

ALL NEWS

Publications

Upcoming OSHA Deadlines That May Affect Your Business –

With a new administration in place, regulatory action from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been reduced by nearly half from previous years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s updated agenda released July 20, 2017.

Give Your Customers the Gift of Security –

2017 has reminded us that data security threats continue to evolve and that the stakes for companies can be very high if their data security programs fail to evolve as well.

22 Million Comments Tell FCC Battle Over Net Neutrality Is Not Over –

Last year, the contentious net neutrality debate appeared to be finally settled when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the FCC’s 2015 Open Internet Order.

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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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