Broad Street Brief: City Council to Adopt FY24 Budget; Governor Shapiro Announces I-95 Will Open This Weekend

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia City Council is expected to adopt the final $6.2 billion FY24 budget. This budget funds additional cameras outside of recreational centers and playgrounds, cleaning vacant lots and business corridors, and upgrades to recreational centers throughout the city.

The Return of Joint and Several Liability: Minimally Negligent Defendants May Be Held Liable for Entire Award in Pennsylvania [Reuters]

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Benjamin Wilkoff and Gabriella Scott contributed the article “The Return of Joint and Several Liability: Minimally Negligent Defendants May Be Held Liable for Entire Award in Pennsylvania “ to Reuters.

Mid-Year Round-Up: There Is A Lot Going On [New York Law Journal]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to the New York Law Journal discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan, which affirmed an Alabama district court’s ruling that the state’s congressional lines were an impermissible racial gerrymander.

Allyship in the Workplace

News - Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Gary L. Gassman was quoted in the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) recent article discussing what constitutes the perfect work ally.

Expanding Scope Of Practice: Pamela Dorian Reflects

News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law

In an interview with Third Thursday, Pamela Dorian, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, discussed her experiences with construction defect cases and the advice she would give to construction law attorneys looking to handle these types of cases.

Matthew Criscuolo Reelected President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Matthew Criscuolo, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been reelected as President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.

Canada Cartels 2023 [Chambers Global Practice Guide]

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation

Michael Osborne and Samuel Bogetti contributed the Canada chapter to the Chambers Cartels 2023 Guide.

California Battles Retail Thefts | Calls to Hit Accelerator on Vehicle Standards | Sharing Genes Costs Vitagene

Publication - State Attorneys General

New York Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Non-Competes [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Labor & Employment, Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse

On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed S3100A (Ryan)/A1278B (Joyner) on non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants.

Newest CSC EAB Member: “Old Pay-To-Play Format Is Long Gone”

News - Construction Law

Wendy Venoit was quoted in an article discussing her new role as a Construction SuperConference educational advisory board member and her opinions on the educational sessions that contribute to a successful conference.

Kenneth Cushing Named an “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer” by the American Bar Association

Press Release - Construction Law

Kenneth Cushing, a member of the firm’s Construction Law group, was named a 2023 “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer” by the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division.

Would Artificial Intelligence Lie to Us? [Daily Business Review]

Publication - Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Patents

Samuel Lewis authored an article about using generative artificial intelligence systems for the practice of law.

The Frustrating Reality of Fair Use: AWF v. Goldsmith [Alert]

Publication - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith.

Cozen Currents: The Limits of Trump's Domination

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Former President Trump remains dominant within the GOP despite his indictments. But his impact on down-ballot elections and the governing agenda remains as tenuous as ever.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

FDCC’s Friday Five: Contractual Limitations on Umbrella Coverage and the Texas Supreme Court: Umbrella Policy Coverage Extended Beyond Service Contract Requirements

Publication - Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Melissa Brill wrote the article, "Contractual Limitations on Umbrella Coverage and the Texas Supreme Court: Umbrella Policy Coverage Extended Beyond Service Contract Requirements” that was featured in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Insurance Coverage Section of the Friday Five Newsletter.

What's Up With Expense Allocations In Mixed-Use Condominiums?

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives

Leni Morrison Cummins discusses the allocation of expenses between residential and commercial portions of mixed-use condominiums, emphasizing the significance of comprehending the established allocation methodology and its practical application on Habitat's Legal Talk podcast.

New York Note – Primary Election, NYPD Commissioner Resigns, Teacher Contract

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – NYC Primary Election on Tuesday, June 27; NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell Resigns; Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Contract

How Do I Force a Developer to Finish Construction Work in My Building?

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives

Leni Morrison Cummins addresses the common challenges owners face in getting necessary work and repairs from developers when dealing with new construction projects in The New York Times.

Adams Administration Unveils the “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity Zoning Proposal” [Alert]

Publication - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Sunny Bhatt, Rachel Scall, and Vivien R. Krieger discuss Mayor Adams' "City of Yes for Economic Opportunity" proposal, the second of the mayor’s City of Yes zoning initiatives.

Jeffrey Pasek Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Marc Sanders Foundation

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Jeffrey Pasek, past chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected as the chair of the board of trustees for the Marc Sanders Foundation.