Overview
We provide legal counsel for the dynamic environment of cloud computing, cloud communications as a service (CaaS), and other cloud-based platforms. With our extensive experience in privacy, security, intellectual property, tax, and commercial transaction law and contracts, we empower and protect clients in this rapidly evolving sector.
We offer an array of legal services tailored to cloud providers’ unique needs, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions, data privacy and security compliance, data storage and location management, intellectual property protection, and regulatory matters. We assist clients in contract negotiations to ensure best practices, manage risks, and avoid vendor lock-in. Our team helps clients comply with data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, as well as data security measures to protect sensitive information in the cloud from unauthorized access. Our attorneys provide counsel on licensing, use, and ownership of software as a service (SaaS) and data stored on the cloud.
Full Spectrum Services
- Guidance on data privacy and security compliance for cloud-based services;
- Assistance with contractual negotiations and review for cloud service agreements, such as Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and privacy policies;
- Advice on regulatory compliance for cloud service providers and users, including issues related to cross-border data transfers and data localization;
- Terms of data location, retention, transfer, backup, and recovery negotiations;
- Data breach notification compliance and insurance coverage appeals;
- Support for vendor management and third-party risk assessments in cloud computing environments;
- Federal, state, and local tax planning, compliance, and advocacy, including sales, use, excise, and transaction taxes.
