NY Lawmakers Surprised by Hochul’s Reported 421a Revival Talks With REBNY and Labor

News - Real Estate Development

Ken Fisher is quoted in the Commercial Observer in an article discussing New York Governor Kathy Hochul's attempt to revive a tax incentive for developers through an executive order.

Broad Street Brief: Council Pres. Race; Kingsessing 911 Error; Bus Frustrations

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Although the upcoming November City Council elections are just around the corner, experts have already changed gears and are looking ahead to the January 2024 council president race eager to see who will succeed the outgoing Council President Darrell Clarke.

How Has the New Form ETA 9089 Changed the PERM Process? [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated Form ETA9089 and incorporated it into the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system.

Joint Effort by FTC and FDA on Edibles Marketing | Colmenero Is Texas’s New Interim AG | AGs Take Sides on EPA’s EV Proposal

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 7.13.2023 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.

New Amendments to Florida’s Construction Lien Law [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law

Florida House Bill 331 amends Florida’s Construction Lien Law. The changes will go into effect on October 1, 2023.

Alycen Moss Selected to Law360’s 2023 Insurance Authority Property Editorial Advisory Board

Press Release - Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

ATLANTA – Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Alycen Moss, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Global Insurance Department, has been named one of Law 360's 2023 Insurance Authority Property Editorial Advisory Board members.

David Hackett Named Chair of the Riddle HealthCare Foundation

Press Release - Labor & Employment

David Hackett, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named the chair of the Riddle HealthCare Foundation.

Experts say employers lag in sexual harassment prevention training

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in Business Insurance discussing employers needing to update their sexual harassment policy.

Cozen Cities - July 12, 2023

Publication

The article discusses a variety of topics regarding tech, labor, policy and politics, public health, real estate, taxes, and transportation happening in major cities across the U.S.

EU Adopts the EU-US Data Privacy Framework [Alert]

Publication - Business, Corporate, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

On July 10, 2023, the EU adopted the EU-US Data Privacy Framework in response to the Schrems II decision, which struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield.

Cozen Currents: Congress' Remaining Summer Agenda

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Congress is back for three weeks before recessing through Labor Day. These three weeks will set the stage for not only what legislation lawmakers hope to get done by year end but also the agenda each party plans to run on next year.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Notice of Appeal Summer 2023

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers.

Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Michael Bailey and David S. Huard presented a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured."

Antitrust Experts Say Competition Bureau Unlikely to Oppose Merger Between Postmedia and Key Torstar Assets

News - Antitrust & Competition

Michael Osborne was quoted in a Toronto Star article discussing the concern about the Toronto Star and Postmedia deal reducing competition in the media sector.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office Fees to Increase by 25% or More in 2024: What You Need to Know [Alert]

Publication - Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark & Copyright

New York Note – NYCHA Leadership, Acting NYPD Commissioner, Real Estate Power 100

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – New NYCHA Leadership Appointed; Acting NYPD Commissioner; City & State NY's 2023 Real Estate Power 100

Young Lawyers Hit by US Supreme Court Rejection of Debt Relief

News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law

Josephine Bahn was quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing the Supreme Court’s decision to reject President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. This decision disappointed many law students and early career attorneys who have taken out student loans to pay for their education.

New Online Tool to Reschedule a Biometric Services Appointment [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer and Beth Olivera discuss USCIS's new self-service tool.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Bryan Kohberger’s Motion Hearing on Court TV’s Think Tank

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Court TV’s Think Tank to discuss Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming motion hearing.

Lawdragon Names Cozen O’Connor’s Brian Shaw Among Top 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers

News - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 — Lawdragon has named Chicago attorney Brian Shaw, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring practice, to its 2023 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.