2023 was a breakout year for generative artificial intelligence (AI), but it was a rough year for protecting the content generated using such technology. The U.S. Copyright Office issued several rulings last year on the question of when works generated
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Five Years Later! The SEC’s Proxy Advisor Rule is Vacated
Five years in the making! Recently, the US District Court for DC granted summary judgment and held that the SEC’s rule regarding proxy advisors should be vacated. Back in 2019, ISS filed a lawsuit against the SEC over the SEC’s interpretive…
Is the Cat Out of the Bag on Climate Disclosure?
We shall see the final climate rule from the SEC tomorrow – and there surely will be much ink spilled on what will now be required (as of the compliance dates that the SEC chooses). There also will be much…
New Pet Food Proposal Introduced in US House
On February 15, a bipartisan group of five Congressional Representatives introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (the PURR Act) in the U.S. House.
Currently, the FDA’s regulation of pet foods is similar to that of other…
8 Things to Know Right Now
Here’s our latest edition of our monthly feature – a quick snapshot of recent developments:
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California Launches $18 Million Program Intended for Wage Theft Investigation
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Labor Commissioner’s Office launched a program creating opportunities for local prosecutors to obtain funding for wage theft prosecutions. The program, called the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant, will provide eligible prosecutors…
Court Overturns County’s Decision to Require an EIR For Lack of Substantial Evidence
The County of San Diego planning staff found a project qualified for a CEQA exemption under Guideline 15183, which applies to projects consistent with a general plan for which an EIR had been prepared. On appeal, the Board of Supervisors…
March 6th: The SEC Will Consider Adopting Climate Disclosure Rule
It’s happening! The SEC has posted this Sunshine Act notice to inform us that it will hold an open Commission meeting next Wednesday, March 6th to decide whether to adopt a final climate disclosure rule. You can attend the meeting…
Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation – 2023 Year in Review
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of our eighth annual Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review. Accompanying the 2023 report are infographics that highlight key litigation outcomes, filing data, and industry trends. As always, the report offers…
What are the traits of an effective corporate secretary?
Another in the “newbies” series: The people that wear the corporate secretary’s hat are among the most amazing people you could meet. Their wide range of skills are incredible to behold. Yet, they are among the humblest—the nicest—people around.
When…