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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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05.17.2022Joseph Cutler Quoted in Bloomberg Law—Crypto Lawsuit Explosion Has Big Law Scrambling to Keep UpGeneral NewsJoseph Cutler was quoted in “Crypto Lawsuit Explosion Has Big Law Scrambling to Keep Up,” an article in Bloomberg Law, regarding the surge of cryptocurrency litigation.
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03.01.20222022 Pro Bono ReportGeneral NewsThrough our pro bono efforts, our firm responded to needs worldwide by helping Afghans desperate to escape the turmoil in their country, bolstering our new virtual program to help survivors of domestic violence, and expanding disability rights for veterans. The stories in this report highlight our efforts, in partnership with legal service providers across the country, to make a positive impact through pro bono service.
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02.04.2022Joe Cutler Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding Client Selah Alliance for Racial EqualityGeneral NewsPartner Joe Cutler was mentioned in multiple publications regarding the settling of a federal lawsuit involving his client Selah Alliance for Racial Equality (SAFE).
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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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05.20.2021Joseph Cutler Quoted in ABC57—Cryptocurrency Craze: What's Driving the Rise?General NewsPartner Joseph Cutler discusses how cryptocurrency is redefining the future of finance, and why it is so popular among younger generations on ABC57’s segment “Cryptocurrency Craze: What's Driving the Rise?”
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02.2021Joe Cutler Highlighted in RANE— FINCEN Proposes to Take a Bite Out of Crypto-CrimeGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was highlighted in “FINCEN Proposes to Take a Bite Out of Crypto-Crime,” a post on RANE, regarding the webinar in which he was a panelist.
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12.08.2020Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding Black Lives Matter and the City of SelahGeneral NewsPerkins Coie attorneys were mentioned regarding the federal lawsuit in the city of Selah that claims the city violated residents’ constitutional right to free speech by removing signs supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
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07.16.2020Joe Cutler Quoted in The New York Times - Seeing ‘Black Lives Matter’ Written in Chalk, One City Declares It a CrimeGeneral News
The New York Times
Joe Cutler was quoted in The New York Times article, "Seeing ‘Black Lives Matter’ Written in Chalk, One City Declares It a Crime," regarding his client's right to free speech. -
06.30.2020Joseph Cutler Quoted in Yakima Herald - Attorney Says Selah Chalk Art Removal Illegal; Staffer Pours Water on New Message at City HallGeneral NewsPartner Joe Cutler was quoted in the June 30, 2020, Yakima Herald in response to Joseph’s letter to Selah Chief of Police Richard Hayes warning that the city’s action to remove chalk art representing Black Lives Matter was illegal.
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12.28.2017Partner Joe Cutler Quoted in LegalTech News - What’s Next for the Law and Blockchain in 2018General NewsPartner Joe Cutler was quoted in "What’s Next for the Law and Blockchain in 2018," an article in LegalTech News, regarding six ways the legal industry in moving forward in blockchain technology.
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11.13.2017Joe Cutler Featured in LegalTech News Article - Perkins Coie to Steward Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Identity NodeGeneral NewsJoe Cutler discusses the movement toward blockchain and Perkins Coie's involvement as a Founding Steward for the Sovrin Foundation in the LegalTech News article, "Perkins Coie to Steward Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Identity Node."
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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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08.2017Joe Cutler Was Quoted In Fund Technolgy Article - SEC Takes a Stab at BlockchainGeneral News
Joe Cutler was quoted in the Fund Technolgy article, "SEC Takes a Stab at Blockchain," regarding digital currency and cyber security.
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02.22.2017Joe Cutler Quoted in Bitcoin.com - Washington State Bill to Ban Bitcoin for Pot FailsGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in "Washington State Bill to Ban Bitcoin for Pot Fails," an article published by Bitcoin.com, regarding the failure of a bill to ban bitcoin for marijuana purchases in Washington State.
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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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01.28.2017Partner Joe Cutler Quoted in Nigeria Today - Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board OK with Bitcoin for PotGeneral News
Nigeria Today
Partner Joe Cutler was quoted in the Nigeria Today article, “Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board OK with Bitcoin for Pot” regarding the proposed virtual currency ban for cannabis businesses in Washington. -
01.27.2017Joe Cutler Quoted in CoinDesk - Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is BadGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in CoinDesk, "Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad," regarding the use of bitcoin in cannabis transactions.
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01.26.2017Joe Cutler Was Quoted In GeekWire - Washington State Legislators Look To Ban Bitcoin In The Pot BusinessGeneral NewsJoe Cutler was quoted in the GeekWire article, “Washington State Legislators Look To Ban Bitcoin In The Pot Business,” regarding the potential banning of bitcoin in the Washington marijuana industry.
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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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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
Mondo Visione
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. -
06.17.2016Perkins Coie Attorneys' 35-page complaint featured in The Hollywood Reporter - Video Game Streamer Twitch Sues Over Bots Artificially Inflating Broadcasters' PopularityGeneral News
The Hollywood Reporter
Joseph Cutler, Judith Jennison, Andrew Klein and Sunita Bali's complaint were featured in The Hollywood Reporter article, "Video Game Streamer Twitch Sues Over Bots Artificially Inflating Broadcasters' Popularity," regarding the use of bot services to falsely boost statistics. To read the full article, click here. -
08.22.2014Perkins Coie Counsel Joseph Cutler Quoted in Global Investigations ReviewGeneral NewsPerkins Coie Counsel Joseph Cutler Quoted in an article entitled "Chinese CEOs Criticise New York Bitlicense Proposal."
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04.17.2014Perkins Coie Counsel Joseph Cutler Quoted in The American LawyerGeneral NewsPerkins Coie Counsel Joseph Cutler was quoted in an article titled "Experts Seek the Right Regulatory Box for Bitcoin." The article discusses a series of multimillion-dollar thefts and losses and how those have caused federal regulators to re-evaluate their current oversight of virtual currency bitcoin.