US Supreme Court Places Limits on California’s PAGA Law [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

The Supreme Court ruled that the FAA overrules CA Supreme Court authority limiting arbitration agreements in representative actions under PAGA.

Philadelphia City Council and the Kenney Administration Reach Budget Deal [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

AGs Have No Taste for Non-Tobacco Nicotine Products | AG Tong Trashes Non-Recyclable Bags |  When What You See Isn’t What You Get

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 6.16.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

When Might a Plaintiff Argue Against Their Own Article III Standing? [Alert]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Financial Services

The Eastern District of NY weighed in on what should happen when a defendant attempts to remove a consumer protection matter to federal court.

New Planning Opportunity for Florida SLATs [Alert]

Publication - Private Client Services

A new Florida law will allow a Grantor Spouse of a SLAT to be a beneficiary of the SLAT following the death of the Beneficiary Spouse.

Cozen O'Connor's Alissa Christopher named Volunteer of the Week by the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas

News - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Alissa Christopher, Member of the firm's Global Insurance Department, was recognized as the Volunteer of the Week by the Human Rights Initiative (HRI) of North Texas.

Cozen Currents: Democrats May Be Down But Are Not Out

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Democrats are fretting the midterm elections and Republicans are licking their chops. But for anyone already anticipating total gridlock inside the Beltway, it would be wise to remember that Democrats still have unified control of government for the time being and will still control the White House at least through 2024.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Brianna Westbrooks Named Among City & State’s 2022 Philadelphia 40 Under 40

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Brianna Westbrooks, a policy adviser for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, has been named to the 2022 Philadelphia Forty Under 40 by City & State Pennsylvania.

Broad Street Brief: Tax Debate Splits City Democrats

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

With budget negotiations ongoing, there is still significant disagreement on how the city should handle generating revenue moving forward, with some criticizing the city’s historic reliance on the wage tax as stymying economic growth while others asking if taxpayers should get a reprieve after properties were reassessed for the first time in three years. Others are pushing for a wealth tax and increased real estate tax allocations to the School District. However, with strong divisions between members of City Council and activists, a significant change for the upcoming fiscal year would be challenging.

NYSDHR Issues Updates to Reasonable Accommodation Notice Law [Alert]

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) has issued final regulations for housing providers to comply with New York Executive Law Sec. 170-d.

Veteran Restructuring/Insolvency Litigator Steven J. Weisz Joins Cozen O’Connor’s Bankruptcy Group in Toronto

Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Weisz will play a key role in further expanding Cozen O’Connor’s restructuring and insolvency practice to serve both domestic and international clients with business operations in Canada and the United States.

States Must Step Up to Fill Federal Delta-8 Loophole

Publication - State Attorneys General

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel and Gianna Puccinelli examine recent developments around the question of the legality of delta-8 THC and similar products and what they mean for cannabis companies.

State AG Pulse | Local Job, National Impact

Publication - State Attorneys General

In this week’s episode, Lori gets together with fellow State AG Group members Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano to talk about the evolution of the DC Office of the Attorney General into a national powerhouse, Karl Racine’s legacy as its first elected AG, and this year’s contentious race.

Cozen O’Connor Continues to Build Its Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group, Adding Benjamin A. Friedman to Its New York Office

Press Release - Private Client Services

Friedman brings to the firm more than a decade of experience guiding domestic and international high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices through the complex process of managing and transferring family wealth.

CA AG Blocks Fracking | FTC Payback for Cash Advance Scheme | AG Primary Results

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 6.9.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Litigation in the Metaverse: Is IP Fit for Purpose?

News - Intellectual Property

David Sunshine was quoted in World IP Review discussing how intellectual property impacts the metaverse.

Cozen Currents: Guns in America: How Did We Get Here?

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“As Republicans and Democrats once again try to find common ground on gun reforms, albeit with modest expectations, they continue to wrestle with the root causes of America’s undeniable status as a global outlier on gun deaths and mass shootings.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Counting Down the Hits – Top Consumer Complaints | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 3 of 4)

Publication - State Attorneys General

The third panel was comprised of consumer protection chiefs from Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio and Vermont. It provided a brief glimpse into the most common complaints received by their respective offices, and how those complaints are mediated by their staff.

Dark Patterns: The Next UDAP Frontier | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 2 of 4)

Publication - State Attorneys General

The second panel of the day was hosted by Iowa’s Deputy AG for Public Protection, Jessica Whitney, and focused on the emerging issues involving so-called “dark patterns,” and whether they constitute deceptive or unfair trade practices.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses the Danielle Redlick Trial, the Johnny Depp Matter, and the Kelsey Turner Trial

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Court TV to discuss the Danielle Redlick Trial, the Johnny Depp Matter, and the Kelsey Turner trial.