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12.07.2023Perkins Coie Recognized for Its Preeminent Blockchain and Fintech Practice in Chambers 2024 FinTech GuidePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to be again recognized as a preeminent fintech law firm in the Chambers FinTech 2024 guide.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins 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.
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12.02.2022Perkins Coie Recognized for Fintech, Payment, and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Preeminence in Chambers FinTech GuidePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to maintain its recognition as a preeminent fintech law firm in the Chambers FinTech 2023 guide. The firm received top-tier rankings in three out of the five categories, including Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (Band 1), FinTech Legal (Band 2), and Payments & Lending (Band 2).
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06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins 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.
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12.21.2021Perkins Coie and Partners Ranked in Chambers FinTech 2022 GuidePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to be ranked as a leading fintech law firm in the United States in the Chambers FinTech 2022 guide. In addition, Perkins Coie Partners Dax Hansen, Lowell Ness, and Joseph Cutler are ranked as Band 1, Band 2, and Band 3 Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies attorneys, respectively.
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05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins 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.
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02.27.2021Dax Hansen, Keith Miller, and Adam Schuman Highlighted in Business Insider—19 Crypto and Blockchain-Focused Lawyers Who Are Inking Deals, Fighting Lawsuits, and Navigating Fast-Evolving RegulationsGeneral News
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Dax Hansen, Keith Miller, and Adam Schuman were mentioned in a Business Insider titled “19 Crypto and Blockchain-Focused Lawyers Who Are Inking Deals, Fighting Lawsuits, and Navigating Fast-Evolving Regulations” regarding their extensive knowledge involving blockchains and digital assets. -
12.17.2020Perkins Coie and Partners Ranked in Chambers FinTech 2021 GuidePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to be ranked as a leading fintech law firm in the United States in the Chambers FinTech 2021 guide.
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10.20.2020Dax Hansen Mentioned in American Crypto Association—Top 25 Crypto Lawyers in 2020General NewsPartner Dax Hansen was mentioned in "Top 25 Crypto Lawyers in 2020," an article in American Crypto Association, regarding the ranking of the Top 25 crypto lawyers in 2020.
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04.27.2020Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2020 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie LLP 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 2020, the firm is recognized for 55 practice areas and 141 individual attorneys, marking an increase from the 52 practices areas and 139 recognized attorneys a year ago.
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10.27.2019J. Dax Hansen Quoted in Payment Eye - Calibra Welcomes G7 AttentionGeneral News
J. Dax Hansen was quoted in the Payment Eye article, "Calibra Welcomes G7 Attention," regarding a G7 working group report for the Libra Association.
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01.07.2019Perkins Coie and Individual Partners Ranked in Chambers FinTech 2019 GuidePress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to be ranked as a leading fintech law firm in the United States in the Chambers FinTech 2019 guide. In addition, Perkins Coie partners J. Dax Hansen and Lowell Ness are ranked as Band 1 and Band 2 Blockchain & Cryptocurrency lawyers, respectively.
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09.21.2018Dax Hansen Quoted by Toolbox Tech - Regulators Demand Stronger Oversight of Crypto-Currencies, but Bitcoin Gets a PassGeneral NewsDax Hansen was quoted in the Toolbox Tech article, “Regulators Demand Stronger Oversight of Crypto-Currencies, but Bitcoin Gets a Pass,” regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s determination that already issued bitcoin will be treated as an asset.
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05.29.2018Perkins Coie Attorneys Noted in Medium Article - 4 Security Token Structures and the Lawyers to Help You Execute ThemGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys Dax Hansen and Kyle Wood were included in a list of some of the top lawyers to work on your security token structure as identified by Medium in their article, "4 Security Token Structures and the Lawyers to Help You Execute Them."
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03.09.2018Dax Hansen and Laurie Rosini Quoted in Freight Waves - Talking it Out: How Will Tokens and Smart Contracts Bring Blockchain to Supply Chains?General NewsDax Hansen and Laurie Rosini were quoted in the Freight Waves article, "Talking it Out: How Will Tokens and Smart Contracts Bring Blockchain to Supply Chains?" regarding the legality of smart contracts.
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01.09.2018Dax Hansen Quoted in Bloomberg Big Law Business - "Blockchain Makes New Waves as Law Firms Build Expertise"General NewsDax Hansen was quoted in the Bloomberg Big Law Business article, "Blockchain Makes New Waves as Law Firms Build Expertise," regarding the growth of Blockchain and its implementation.
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12.19.2017Dax Hansen Quoted in MarketWatch - Here’s How The U.S. And The World Are Regulating Bitcoin And CryptocurrencyGeneral NewsDax Hansen was quoted in "Here’s How The U.S. And The World Are Regulating Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency," an article in MarketWatch, regarding the challenges presented by virtual currencies that bypass regulated banks, financial firms exchanges and central clearinghouses.
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11.08.2017Perkins Coie Selected as a Founding Steward in Self-Sovereign Identity NetworkPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has been named a Founding Steward by the Sovrin Foundation, the first law firm to be selected.
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10.2017Dax Hansen Mentioned in Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions Article - Blockchain, Bitcoin and Law: A Distributed DisruptionGeneral News
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Dax Hansen was mentioned in the Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions article, "Blockchain, Bitcoin and Law: A Distributed Disruption," regarding his launch of the Blockchain and Digital Currency practice group. -
08.29.2017Perkins Coie Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Legal Industry Working GroupPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) Legal Industry Working Group. The Legal Industry Working Group—one of eight Working Groups within the EEA, each driven by blockchain or industry thought leaders—focuses on educating the legal industry about the benefits of blockchain technology and the development and standardization of core Ethereum-enabled technology.
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08.29.2017Perkins Coie Recognized in Crowdfund Insider Article - Law Firm Perkins Coie Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Legal Industry Working GroupGeneral NewsPerkins Coie was recognized in the Crowdfund Insider article, "Law Firm Perkins Coie Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Legal Industry Working Group," for joining the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) Legal Industry Working Group which focuses on the benefits of blockchain technology and the development and standardization of core Ethereum enabled technology. Dax Hansen and Rick Howell were also quoted regarding the firm's Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group.
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05.25.2017Dax Hansen Quoted in CoinDesk Article - Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'General NewsDax Hansen was quoted in the CoinDesk article, "Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'," commenting on the growing spread of initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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04.21.2017Dax Hansen Featured in Bitcoin Magazine Article - Making the Case for Bitcoin as Legal PropertyGeneral NewsDax Hansen was featured in the Bitcoin Magazine article, “Making the Case for Bitcoin as Legal Property” regarding the recent white paper “Treatment of Bitcoin Under U.S. Property Law.”
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04.12.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Highlighted in EconoTimes Article - International Law Firm Perkins Coie Adds Blockchain Legal Experts as Senior CounselGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys Jacob S. Farber and Frederick B. Fedynyshyn are highlighted as joining the firm in EconoTimes article, "International Law Firm Perkins Coie Adds Blockchain Legal Experts as Senior Counsel." Partner J. Dax Hansen is quoted regarding the strengths they bring to the firm.
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02.03.2017Perkins Coie Launches New Blog: The Fintech ReportPress Releases
Perkins Coie is proud to announce the launch of The Fintech Report, a blog filled with insightful legal analysis of the impact of innovative technologies and processes on the financial industry. You can expect to read about the latest developments on regulatory changes, transactional issues and industry innovations.
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12.21.2016Dax Hansen Quoted in Brave New Coin - Blockchain Technology and the Law Are Allies, Not EnemiesGeneral News
Dax Hansen was quoted in "Blockchain Technology and the Law Are Allies, Not Enemies," an article in Brave New Coin, regarding how the legal field and the blockchain industry work together.
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12.09.2016Dax Hansen Quoted in CoinDesk Article - Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US RegulatorGeneral NewsDax Hansen quoted in CoinDesk article, "Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator," regarding the implementation of future smart contracts. Read the full article.
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10.05.2016Perkins Coie Attorneys Featured in Inside Bitcoin Article - Digital Currency Defense Coalition FormedGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys Joe Cutler, Keith Miller, and J. Dax Hansen were mentioned in an Inside Bitcoin article, “Digital Currency Defense Coalition Formed,” regarding the formation of the Digital Currency and Ledger Defense Coalition and their protection of cryptocurrency users.
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09.13.2016Partner Dax Hansen Quoted in InformationWeek - How FinTech Disruptors Are Rewriting The RulesGeneral News
Partner Dax Hansen was quoted in "How FinTech Disruptors Are Rewriting The Rules," an article in InformationWeek, regarding startup companies and how fintech regulations are working together.
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08.17.2016Dax Hansen Interviewed in Bloomberg Law – Will Blockchain Affect Your Practice or Firm?General News“The legal industry, as with all other industries, eventually will be disrupted by blockchain technology.” Partner Dax Hansen weighs in on this game-changing technology in Bloomberg Law, "Will Blockchain Affect Your Practice or Firm?"
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08.03.2016Dax Hansen and Keith Miller Quoted in Markets Media - Courts Wade Into Virtual Currencies: Will Legislation or Case Law Determine the Future of Virtual Currencies?General News
Dax Hansen and Keith Miller were quoted in "Courts Wade Into Virtual Currencies: Will Legislation or Case Law Determine the Future of Virtual Currencies?" an article in Markets Media, regarding the FL Espinoza decision.
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07.08.2016Joseph Cutler and Dax Hansen Mentioned in CRyptoCoinsNews - North Carolina Governor Signs Bitcoin-Friendly "Virtual Currency Law"General News
Joseph Cutler and Dax Hansen were mentioned in an article in CRyptoCoinsNews, "North Carolina Governor Signs Bitcoin-Friendly 'Virtual Currency Law,'" regarding their help with the "Virtual Currency Law in North Carolina.
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07.08.2016Perkins Coie Represents Wirecard AG on its Market Entry into North America by the Acquisition of Citi Prepaid Card ServicesPress ReleasesPerkins Coie teamed with law firm Osborne Clarke LLP in representing Wirecard AG, a leading global payment company, in its definitive agreement to acquire Citi Prepaid Card Services.
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07.06.2016Mondo Visione Article Expressed Gratitude from the Chamber of Digital Commerce to Perkins Coie Attorneys Joseph Cutler and Dax HansenGeneral News
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Perkins Coie Attorneys Joseph Cutler and Dax Hansen were mentioned in Mondo Visione, "North Carolina Leaps Forward with Blockchain" regarding their significant contributions to the Chamber of Digital Commerce in the passage of North Carolina's Comprehensive Money Transmitter Act. The full article can viewed here. -
03.01.2016Dax Hansen Interviewed in ABA Journal - Bitcoin's Blockchain Technology Being Used in Business, Finance and ContractsGeneral NewsDax Hansen was interviewed in ABA Journal, "Bitcoin's Blockchain Technology Being Used in Business, Finance and Contracts" about what makes blockchain so valuable and adaptable to new, innovative services is that its central concept is fairly basic.
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02.12.2016Partner Dax Hansen Quoted in Puget Sound Business JournalGeneral News
Partner Dax Hansen was quoted in Puget Sound Business Journal in an article titled, "Blockchain? Fintech? Firms on Cutting Edge Cash In," regarding the blockchain industry.
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05.26.2015Dax Hansen Quoted in NEWSBTC - How to Make Your Bitcoin Transactions More AnonymousGeneral News
Dax Hansen was quoted in NEWSBTC in "How to Make Your Bitcoin Transactions More Anonymous," regarding if Bitcoin's anonymity is actually private enough.
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05.2014Dax Hansen Quoted in California LawyerGeneral NewsPartner Dax Hansen was quoted in a California Lawyer article "Bitcoin challenges the regulators: Is it a currency, a security, a medium of exchange, or all three?" regarding a federal court's definition of Bitcoin as a security and the Treasury Department's definition as both a currency and a property.
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11.20.2013Perkins Coie Partner Dax Hansen Quoted in CoinDeskGeneral NewsPerkins Coie Partner Dax Hansen was quoted in an article in CoinDesk titled, "Bitcoin Faces Regulatory Push in Senate Banking Committee Hearing." The article discussed a recent Senate hearing about virtual currencies and the response to what was covered in the hearing. Most of the discussion in the hearing focused on the risks around bitcoin and how to best regulate it to mitigate those risks. But a lot of the reddit feedback centered on the need to let it breathe. There’s just one problem, said Dax, "It’s not a very rational discussion right now."
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08.26.2011Perkins Coie Senior Counsel Karl Ege and Partner Dax Hansen Quoted in Puget Sound Business JournalGeneral News