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Washington State Adopts Game-Changing Noncompetition Restrictions

As expected, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation that will significantly restrict the use of noncompetition agreements for Washington-based employees and independent contractors. 

Perkins Coie Deepens its Investment in New York With Move to New Office

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that its New York office will relocate on May 20, 2019 to 1155 Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan. The 66,000-square-foot space will accommodate the firm’s continuing and planned growth in New York and will be home to more than 80 attorneys and professional staff.

Brent Bullock - Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law

Brent Bullock's practice focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, established public and private companies, and venture capital and private equity investors in various corporate matters and transactions.

Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Qui Tam Suits Under the False Claims Act

Whistleblowers bringing qui tam suits under the False Claims Act have up to ten years to file suit against defendants in cases in which the government declines to intervene, the U.S. Supreme Court has held, rejecting a government contractor’s argument in favor of a shorter limitations period.

Perkins Coie Partner Gene Lee Appointed to NYIPLA Board of Directors

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Gene Lee, a partner in the firm’s Patent Litigation practice, was appointed to the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s (NYIPLA) Board of Directors at the 2019 Annual Meeting held on May 14, 2019.

Getting Cooperation Credit Under New DOJ False Claims Act Guidance

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released long awaited guidance last week on how it will evaluate and credit self-disclosures and cooperation in False Claims Act (FCA) cases.

OFAC Issues Sanctions Compliance Program Guidance

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), an agency of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, administers and enforces U.S. economic sanctions programs against targeted foreign governments, individuals, groups and entities in accordance with national security and foreign policy.

Miriam Farhi - Technology Transactions & Privacy Law

Miriam Farhi works with a broad range of companies on issues relating to privacy, data security, ecommerce and online marketplaces, social media, the Internet of Things, online advertising and consumer protection.

New Consumer Protection Due Diligence That Your Company May Need to Perform

In the realm of consumer protection law, plaintiffs’ attorneys employ a wide range of tools to pursue remedies for unlawful or deceptive marketing or sales practices.

New Washington State Real Estate Excise Tax Legislation

The Washington Legislature completed its 2019 legislative session with the passage of sweeping changes to the real estate excise tax (REET).

Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2019 Chambers USA

Perkins 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.

Perkins Coie Names William Malley as Next Managing Partner

John Devaney to Step Down Effective June 30.