Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Elected Chair of ABA Family Law Section

Press Release - Family Law

Philadelphia attorney Jennifer A. Brandt, Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Group, was elected Chair of the American Bar Association Family Law Section (FLS) at the ABA’s annual meeting in Toronto.

What Canadian High Net Worth Families Should Know About the U.S. One Big Beautiful Bill [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice, Private Client Services

Chantal Cattermole and Virgil Hlus discuss new U.S. tax legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which significantly impacts Canadian high net worth families with cross-border ties.

Continuing Trends & New Developments: CFIUS Releases 2024 Report to Congress [Alert]

Publication - International, Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, Transportation & Trade

Bob Magovern, Matthew Howell, and Rachel Schwartz discuss CFIUS' report, which highlights trends in foreign investment reviews, including a decrease in filings, an increase in submissions from countries like China and France, and a rise in presidential actions.

When Is Equal Property Division Unfair in BC? Court of Appeal Offers New Guidance [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice, Private Client Services

Chantal Cattermole discusses Dignard v Dignard, in which the BC Court of Appeal clarified that courts must consider the financial impact on both parties to avoid significant unfairness in property division.

Broad Street Brief: City Supports Small Businesses as Tax Break Ends

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia is supporting small businesses through flexible payment plans, free tax assistance, and access to grants as it phases out a longstanding business tax exemption to comply with legal standards.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, August 7, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Senate President Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) has proposed a six-month budget to keep Pennsylvania operating as the legislative stalemate over school choice and mass transit funding continues.

AGs All Out on Offshore Gambling | NJ AG Secures $2B DuPont Deal | CT AG Weighs In on Bootleg GLP-1s

Publication - State Attorneys General

60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss how the Voting Rights Act is shaping the ongoing debate over redistricting in Texas.

Breaking the Ice: M&A Lawyer Works Around the Globe, Clock

News - Capital Markets & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Private Equity

Chris Bellini is profiled in a Minnesota Lawyer article that highlights his role as co-managing partner of the firm's Minneapolis office. He discusses his international practice, experience in private equity and capital markets, and his approach to solving complex corporate transactions.

OSHA Looks to Expand Voluntary Safety Assessment Program

News - Labor & Employment, Workplace Safety and Health

John Ho discussed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's efforts to expand its Voluntary Protection Programs.

SEC Swiftly Launches Project Crypto [Alert]

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate - Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Rikisha Collins, Kathy Jaffari, and Mehrnaz Jalali discuss the SEC's newly launched Project Crypto, which aims to create clear regulations for the digital asset market.

Cozen Cities - August 6, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Boston is partnering with the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance to improve resident services using AI and analytics.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/6)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday opened the door further to a potential mid-decade congressional remap in Illinois, as Texas Democrats continued their Midwestern refuge and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin vowed to fight GOP efforts “tooth and nail,” by the Chicago Sun Times.

Opportunity Zones Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Alert]

Publication - Business, Real Estate, Tax

James Forsyth discusses the OBBBA's qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax legislation, new Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund, and new investment, reporting, and property acquisition rules.

Zak Malik Named to CSNY 2025 Above & Beyond Social Services List

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Zak Malik, a government relations associate at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in New York, has been named to City & State New York’s 2025 Above & Beyond Social Services list.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 4, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Governor Josh Shapiro (D) says progress is slow but ongoing in Pennsylvania’s overdue budget negotiations, with mass transit funding and school choice among key sticking points.

New York Note: Hochul Urges Federal Gun Ban, Adams Vetoes Council, Council Immigration Legislation, Client Spotlight

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Following the tragic mass shooting in Manhattan this past week, Governor Kathy Hochul urged federal lawmakers to strengthen national gun safety laws.

Stacey Normington Selected to Receive the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers’ 2025 Port Community Partnership Award

Press Release - Government & Regulatory, Intermodal & Logistics, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Stacey Normington, a senior regulatory specialist in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, has been selected to receive the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers’ 2025 Port Community Partnership Award.

Expert Weighs in on Alleged Forged Signatures on Adams’ Ballot Filing

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss the alleged forged signatures on Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection petitions.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/4)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last week expand what must be covered by state-regulated insurance plans, require libraries to stock opioid antagonists, and add new training requirements for law enforcement officers, medical professionals and food handlers,” by Capitol News Illinois.