Perkins Coie

  • BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL CURRENCY

    Deep Dive into Blockchain and Virtual Currencies

    We offer an in-depth look into these emerging issues for
    companies working with blockchain technology or using
    and accepting bitcoin and other digital currencies:

    Legal Aspects of Smart Contract Applications >

    Self-Sovereign Identity and Distributed Ledger
    Technology: Framing the Legal Issues >

    Treatment of Bitcoin Under U.S. Property Law >

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    COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
    Untangling Net Neutrality
    The battle over net neutrality has unleashed multiple efforts to regulate, deregulate, litigate and legislate the future of the internet ecosystem. Debates are churning up so much dust that it has become hard to see the core issues. We cut through the talking points with clear-eyed commentary on the latest net neutrality developments.
  • In the Supreme Court
    APPELLATE LAW
    In the Supreme Court
    Our U.S. Supreme Court winning streak this year includes triumphing on racial gerrymandering in North Carolina and Virginia and prevailing 8-0 in a tribal sovereign immunity case.
  • 2016 Pro Bono Annual Report
    PRO BONO
    Journeys that Change Lives
    The complicated journeys that our clients are forced to make and our critical assistance to them along the way are highlighted in our new Pro Bono Annual Report. Learn about the asylum seekers, veterans, homeless, adoptees, nonprofits and others to whom we devoted more than 52,000 hours in 2016 in our Pro Bono Annual Report.
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    FOOD LITIGATION
    Big Food is Under Attack
    The litigation assault against food and beverage makers has led to notable legal developments in “reasonable consumer” standards, corporate responsibility and supply chain lawsuits. Learn which claims predominate, where class actions are headed and more in the Food Litigation 2016 Year in Review.
  • 2017 Political Outlook
    2017 LEGAL OUTLOOK
    Business Implications of the New Political Landscape
    How might changes in U.S. federal executive and legislative branches affect your operations and interests? From antitrust and trade to taxes and regulations, read our perspectives on what to expect in the new era.
Featured Videos

  • A Look Inside the Augmented and Virtual Reality Industry

    Perkins Coie and Upload are pleased to announce the results of our Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey, which was completed by more than 650 AR/VR startup founders, executives with established technology companies and investors. Watch this VR video to learn more about the survey’s key findings. For a 360° experience, view this video with a VR headset or mobile device using the Youtube App, or drag the screen in a Chrome or Firefox internet browser.
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  • Political Law Snapshot

    As the creative pioneer of modern political law and as one of the largest practices of its kind in the country, Perkins Coie is known for its innovative approach to campaign financing, exceptional record of election-related litigation, and knowledge and experience in corporate political activity.

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  • Commercial UAVS and How to Be Legal

    Are you using your drone legally? Rules governing the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry are evolving, making it easy to unintentionally be on the wrong side of the law. In our drone-shot video, we highlight some current regulations and permits in effect once your drone crosses from personal use to commercial.
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News

News

Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms In 2017 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. For 2017, the firm is recognized in 40 practice areas and 131 individual attorneys were recognized.
Perkins Coie Marks 15 Years On FORTUNE’s Best Companies To Work For® List –
Perkins Coie is proud to announce that it has been named among the 2017 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For® for the 15th consecutive year. This year the firm ranks 53 in this annual list, now in its 20th year.
Perkins Coie is Ranked Again Among Nation’s Top Law Firms by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® –
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce it has been listed in the 2017 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” with first-tier rankings in 36 practice areas nationally and first-tier rankings in 57 practice areas in 15 major markets including Alaska, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Idaho, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
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Publications

Publications

Senators Announce Principles for Bipartisan Legislation on Self-Driving Vehicles –
The U.S. Congress has started to explore potential legislation governing the testing and regulation of autonomous vehicles.
WA Supreme Court Narrows Executive Session Real Estate Deliberations –
The Washington Supreme Court significantly narrowed the ability of public agencies to discuss real estate deliberations in executive session.
U.S. Agencies Step Up Insider Trading Enforcement Against Foreign Nationals, Particularly Chinese Traders –
Investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC and DOJ targeting potential illegal insider trading by foreign nationals, particularly by those in China, are increasing significantly.
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Blogs

Blogs