Leading Lawyers Network Recognizes 23 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers as Top Illinois Practitioners

Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

The Leading Lawyers Network has named 22 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners and named one other as an Emerging Lawyer in its 2022 survey results.

Court Refuses Appointment of a Custodian Under DGCL Section 226(a)(3) to Continue Defunct Corporation

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger, writing in the Delaware Business Court Insider, discuss a recent decision in the Delaware Court of Chancery refusing to appoint a custodian pursuant to Delaware General Corporation Law Section 226(a)(3) to continue the business of a defunct corporation.

A Fast Food Employer’s Guide to NYC’s Recently Upheld Wrongful Discharge Law [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Janice Agresti discusses the U.S. District Court of Southern New York's ruling that the Wrongful Discharge Law is constitutional because it minimally burdens interstate commerce.

Ellen Morris Selected as an Honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards

Press Release - Elder Law, Private Client Services

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Ellen Morris, member of the firm’s Elder Law Group, has been selected as an honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards.

Hub Hires: Ropes & Gray, Fisher Phillips, Nutter

News - Construction Law

Wendy Venoit was quoted in a Law360 article that featured a long list of attorney moves in Boston during the month of February.

The Operational Impact of Covid-19 on the International Ocean Supply Chain and the Legal Issues Presented by Supply Chain Congestion

Publication - Transportation & Trade

Wayne Rohde published an article in the Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy discussing the global COVID-19 pandemic and the significant operational impacts on the international ocean supply chain, including the inland components of that supply chain.

City demanding more affordability in apartment projects

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice Continues to Expand to Meet Increased Market Demands with Hire of Commercial Real Estate Attorney Nicholas Richard

Press Release - Distressed Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Development, Zoning, Land Use & Development - Real Estate & Construction

Richard has joined the New York Office located at 3 World Trade Center as a member.

Preparing for the Next January 6th [New York Law Journal]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to the New York Law Journal discussing the problems with the procedures to elect the president of the United States.

Matthew Howell Appointed an American Bar Association Adviser to the Uniform State Laws Study Committee on Antitrust

Press Release - Transportation & Trade

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Matthew Howell, an associate in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, has been appointed by the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) to serve as an adviser to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (ULC) Study Committee on Antitrust.

Cozen O’Connor PEP Surpassed $1M in 2021 'Perfect Storm'

News

Michael Heller spoke with Am Law discussing Cozen O'Connor’s 2021 financial results, which showed growth and strong performance all around.

Broad Street Brief: Gym Says City Council Will Investigate PPA’s $11 Million Demand from School District

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Councilmember Helen Gym (At- Large) has called for Philadelphia City Council to investigate the accounting and financial practices of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. This comes after the PPA requested $10.9 million from the School District of Philadelphia on the grounds that it overpaid its required contribution. Last year, the PPA did not pay the school district any money.

Think Before You Pin: Pinterest & Copyright

News - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

Edward Weisz spoke with Thomas Jefferson University discussing fair use, a section of the copyright law also called Title 17 of the United States Code that governs the protection of works while promoting scholarship.

RI Healthcare Merger Blocked | “Unleaded?” False Claims & Baby Food | CA AG Supports New Public Nuisance Theory Against Gun Manufacturers

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 2.24.2022 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.

OSHA plans to step up safety missions beyond COVID

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with Newsday discussing that companies shouldn't drop their guard on COVID-19.

Jennifer Brandt Appeared on Court TV

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Court TV.

Hard Time Fighting Back: Employers Seek Defenses vs. Rising Biometrics Class Actions, Emboldened Settlement Demands

News - Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Erin Bolan Hines was quoted in a Cook County Record article discussing the BIPA statute of limitations debate and why some defense lawyers are trying to stave off settlements.

No Need For Faulty Work Coverage Bill, Attys For Insurers Say

News - Insurance Coverage - Insurance

John R. Ewell was quoted in the expert analysis “No Need For Faulty Work Coverage Bill, Attys For Insurers Say” by Law360.

Broad Street Brief: City’s Third Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill Moves Out of Committee

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

For the third time in two years, a proposal for emergency paid sick leave for those affected by COVID-19 is moving out of a City Council committee. The latest proposal, authored by Councilmember Kendra Brooks, is similar to laws passed in 2020 and 2021. Brooks said that the recent spike in local COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant shows the continued importance of encouraging people to stay home and recover from infection.

How employers can help their employees feel safe when returning to the office

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss how employers can help their employees feel safe when returning to the office.