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March 24, 2023
Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring
WILMINGTON, DEL, March 24, 2023 — Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Thomas M. Horan, a former member of the firm’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice Group, has been appointed to the bench of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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March 24, 2023
Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate
Leni Cummins discusses the new standards for lithium-ion devices set by the NYC Administrative Code Sections 20-609 and 20-610, signed into law on March 20, 2023.
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March 23, 2023
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
This week, the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development & the Homeless heard testimony on housing voucher-based discrimination and potential legislation on rent control, during which tenants, housing providers, and local affordable housing advocates and policy leaders weighed in on existing challenges within the city’s current affordable housing system and potential solutions to improve access for low-income Philadelphians.
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March 23, 2023
News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law
Josephine Bahn was quoted in a Law360 article discussing how Generation Z attorneys approach their careers and practices.
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March 23, 2023
Publication - State Attorneys General
The State AG Report – 3.23.2023
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.
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March 23, 2023
Publication - Labor & Employment
The NLRB recently overturned decades of precedent to hold that non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions are broadly unlawful when imposed on employees.
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March 22, 2023
Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment
USCIS recently announced a new process for lawful permanent residents to receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status by mail.
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March 22, 2023
Press Release - Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment
Super Lawyers has named William Craven, Aaron Holt, and Nandini Sane to its 2023 list of Rising Stars in Texas.
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March 22, 2023
Press Release - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Varun, who brings to the firm a successful track record in government relations, coalition building, and a range of political campaign initiatives, joins Public Strategies as a senior principal.
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March 22, 2023
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Chicago will begin testing parking enforcement technology and smart loading zones following an ordinance the City Council passed March 15. The technology will automatically issue tickets for parking or standing violations in areas with posted signs, such as bike lanes and commercial loading zones.
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March 21, 2023
News - Business, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Zoning, Land Use & Development
Ken Fisher, a member of the firm’s Business Law Department and Public Strategies group, and Stuart Shorenstein, Managing Director of New York Public Strategies, have been named to City & State’s New York’s 2023 Law Power 100.
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March 21, 2023
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
“President Biden is moving to the middle as he readies his re-election campaign. What will likely be more relevant for his prospects of a second term though is not whether he is more moderate than his eventual GOP challenger but whether he is more palatable.”
— Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
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March 20, 2023
Publication - Labor & Employment
The U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that paid time off does not constitute salary for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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March 20, 2023
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
News in New York –State Senate and Assembly Release One-House Budgets; NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation; Mayor Adams Announces Appointments
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March 20, 2023
Press Release
Cozen O'Connor is proud to announce the promotion of 29 attorneys to member.
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March 20, 2023
Publication - State Attorneys General
New Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers describes himself as a very strong conservative who believes in openness in relationships and is committed to ensuring that people feel that they are being heard. In conversation with Lori and Meghan, he expands on the philosophy that underpins his dealings with AG office staff, businesses and state AG colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
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March 16, 2023
News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes
Michael Schmidt was quoted in The Muse discussing a ruling by the NLRB that restricts companies from demanding silence from laid-off employees through confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-disparagement provisions in their severance agreements.
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March 16, 2023
Publication - State Attorneys General
The State AG Report – 3.16.2023
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.
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March 16, 2023
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Philadelphia City Council is considering reinstating a previous 1% discount for early payment of property taxes, which would apply to residents who pay next year’s full tax bills by the end of February 2024. The discount was suspended in 2021 in order to mitigate a COVID-19 pandemic-related revenue shortfall. If the measure moves forward, it would be the latest in a trend of attempts by city officials to provide tax relief for Philadelphians who may be experiencing undue financial burden.
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March 16, 2023
News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law
Josephine Bahn was quoted in an ABA Journal article discussing young lawyers’ increased need for work-life balance, fair pay, and flexible working arrangements.
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