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We’re pleased to welcome Caitlin Heard to Perkins Coie as a partner in London. Caitlin is recognised for her work on standard essential patents and FRAND licensing disputes, where proceedings in the UK often form part of broader international strategies. Her practice also spans high-value matters involving software, telecommunications, data, life sciences, digital platforms and brand protection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eO1Zoe

The regulatory landscape continues to evolve—and the SEC may be poised for a major shift in enforcement policy. In our latest Regulatory Roundup blog, Kathryn Campbell, Gina Buschatzke, and Katy Pokorny examine the SEC’s request to end its longstanding “no admit, no deny” rule in enforcement settlements. The proposed change could significantly impact settlement strategy, parallel litigation, D&O insurance considerations, and more. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dv6Bxn

In a new article for Law360, Perkins Coie’s Jamie Schafer, CAMS and Mason Ji, together with Ashurst's Alexander Dmitrenko, analyze recent OFAC actions targeting China’s continuing business relations with Iran and the growing compliance challenges for companies navigating US-China relations. Read more: https://bit.ly/493HC2J

Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey appeared today before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to jointly present oral arguments in the government’s appeal of four federal judge rulings blocking Executive Orders targeting our firms. Those rulings recognized what is at stake: the core freedoms at the heart of the Constitution and guaranteed to all Americans. Just as we have since these unlawful orders were issued, we will continue to uphold the tradition of tireless client advocacy that has long distinguished our firm. Learn more about our challenge to the Executive Order at perkinscoiefacts.com.

We’re proud to have secured a decisive win for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Bel Power Solutions. The court granted summary judgment of non-infringement on all claims, and Bel Power agreed MPS was the prevailing party. Our team included John D. Esterhay, Craig Tyler, and Kyle Canavera. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PmK8dF

Spring has arrived—and with it, another busy season for privacy legislation. Oklahoma and Alabama are now the 20th and 21st states to enact comprehensive consumer privacy laws. In our latest Perkins on Privacy blog, Alison Watkins and Peter Hegel (CIPP/US) highlight key developments and practical takeaways for businesses navigating these changes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4wp1bwc

State attorneys general are playing an increasingly influential role in antitrust and consumer protection enforcement — shaping merger and conduct oversight, AI regulation, and online privacy standards. In this Reuters article, Veronica Onyema, Janis Kestenbaum, and Jeremy Keeney examine how state enforcers are reshaping the regulatory landscape for businesses nationwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uW0w46

What could the SEC’s proposed optional shift from quarterly to semiannual interim reporting mean for public companies? Christopher Wassman breaks down the proposal, key considerations, and what may come next in our latest Public Chatter blog post. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dx8EC4

We secured a victory for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in seven inter partes review proceedings, successfully challenging six semiconductor patents asserted by Greenthread, LLC, with final written decisions finding all challenged claims unpatentable. Our team included John D. Esterhay, Bing Ai, Cory Owan, and Justin Jiang. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tXz7yz

We’re proud sponsors of the 2026 Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference. Partner Jordon De La Cruz will join a panel on how AI is transforming sports, from analytics to fan engagement and operations, creating both opportunities and challenges. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cXaoTy We hope to see you there!