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On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (EO) that takes aim at employment diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.As highlighted in our recent blog post, the EO directs federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity ...

This week on Off the Shelf Alex Canizares, partner at Perkins Coie, shares his thoughts regarding False Claims Act landscape for 2025, including the anticipated priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice in 2025.Alex also discusses the recent status of the legal challenge to the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions. He also addresses...

On December 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in Kousisis v. United States. The case squarely assesses the validity of the “fraudulent inducement” theory of mail and wire fraud under federal law, which is currently the subject of a 6-5 circuit split. The Court’s grant of certiorari in Kousisis signaled that it inte...

In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Valeska Pederson Hintz and Wendy Moore of Perkins Coie hosted a fireside chat with Elisa Schreiber and Priya Cherian Huskins on the theme of “Command Your Narrative: Building a Resilient Personal Brand for Women Entrepreneurs.” Elisa, a partner at Greylock and a marketing powerhouse known for her work...

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California's November decision in Peridot Tree Inc. v. City of Sacramento is the latest in a string of federal cases across the country considering whether the dormant commerce clause applies to the state-regulated marijuana industry.[1]The dormant commerce clause is a constitutional provisio...

As part of its campaign promise to target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices, the new administration issued a January 21, 2025, Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the EO). While the new EO primarily takes aim at federal contractor DEI programs by rescinding the ...

Partner Markus Funk and Co-Author Marcus Haggard publish their chapter on anti-bribery and corruption compliance in The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual 2025.  The chapter provides an overview of the legal landscape surrounding anti-corruption/anti-bribery laws, highlighting a few of the most prominent national and international regimes. ...

In December 2024, Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued an opinion ruling that searches for U.S. persons in databases containing information previously collected under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) are protected by the Fourth Amendment and must be performed...

We are delighted to present the sixth edition of Labor Law Today—Year in Review. Our publication provides a summary of labor unions' activities and the evolving impact of automation and AI on the labor force in 2024, with essential insights applicable to employers and various industries, including technology, AI, healthcare, higher education, ...

In just 30 minutes, gain the essential insights to ensure your equity program stays compliant and resilient in today’s evolving regulatory landscape. Compliance isn’t just a requirement—it’s a cornerstone of organizational success.Join Carine Schneider, Founding Partner of Compass Strategic Advisors, as she shares 10 actionable tips alongside indus...