My Health My Data Act (MHMD)
Washington state’s My Health My Data Act (MHMD) regulates the collection, sharing, selling, and other processing of “consumer health data.”Because of its broad scope and private right of action, MHMD may be one of the most significant American privacy laws enacted in recent years. The Act’s definition of consumer health data can be construed to co...
Digital Transformation
Our Technology Transactions & Privacy practice addresses the legal and strategic challenges of adopting cutting-edge technologies. We help clients structure and negotiate complex agreements involving cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, connected devices and equipment, and data-driven platforms, while managing risks like data p...
Product Innovation & Market Development
Staying ahead in today’s fast-paced industries requires more than great ideas—it demands a clear strategy for innovation and market development. Perkins Coie helps clients bring their products to markets where physical and digital worlds meet. From concept to commercialization, we deliver precise support, helping our clients achieve outstanding res...
Trial Practice
Our trial teams handle a wide range of cases, featuring preeminent lawyers who are well-versed in both state and federal court systems. Whether it is a jury trial or a bench trial, Perkins Coie provides the necessary experience for the challenge. Jury Trials At Perkins Coie, we are adept in the art of jury communication, stripping away co...
Transactional Privacy
We advise companies on transactions in which data is core to the deal. Representing a broad range of companies—from startups to Fortune 50 multinationals on both the seller/licensor and buyer/licensee sides of the table—we handle commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, technology integrations, and other strategic collaborations.Our trans...
ECPA Counseling & Litigation
Many companies, including communications providers, mobile app providers, financial technology companies, and augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) providers, face regular demands from law enforcement, civil litigants, and others in the United States and abroad, seeking information about their customers—such as their online activity, privat...
Data Security Counseling and Breach Response
Perkins Coie is not a newcomer to cybersecurity and breach response. For more than 20 years, our lawyers have worked with clients on incidents, developing deep, hands-on experience across industries. We advise clients regarding data security and breach response, addressing legal requirements and legal, reputational, and commercial risks. Our c...
Privacy Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement
Perkins Coie handles some of the highest profile privacy, data security, and consumer protection investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, local regulators, and foreign data protection authorities. Our clients rely on us for our knowledge and deep bench, including attorneys with...
Privacy Counseling and Compliance
Many of the world’s most prominent and innovative companies look to our attorneys to help them understand their data practices and navigate in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.Our Privacy & Security attorneys have amassed deep knowledge in U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws. These include, but are not ...
Perkins Coie Trust Company
Whatever the nature of our clients' wealth – the sale of a business, exercise of stock options, an inheritance, or rollover from a retirement plan – our professionals help implement customized strategies for each client's particular circumstances, goals and outlook. We work with our clients to ensure that their estate planning goals are properly im...