Election-Reform Debate Poses Risks for Companies that Weigh in on Legislation

News

Howard Schweitzer was quoted in an article by Investment News arguing that one of the biggest challenges facing big businesses today is determining whether they should speak out on election reform laws that are proliferating across the country.

Florida Sues CDC Over Cruise Industry Shutdown | Underpaid Fringe Benefits | Bipartisan AG Support For NO HATE Act

Publication - State Attorneys General

Jennifer Brandt Discusses the Derek Chauvin Trial

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, was a guest on Court TV discussing the Derek Chauvin trial.

Michael Heller Unanimously Re-Elected CEO of Cozen O’Connor

Press Release

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Michael J. Heller has been unanimously re-elected to a fourth, three-year term as CEO of the firm.

Gensler's SEC Can Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital Assets

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, White Collar Defense & Investigations - Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Chris Bellini and Kara Kapp discuss potential changes to be made to the digital assets industry as a result of Gensler’s recent appointment as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in ThinkAdvisor.

Labor, workplace rule changes expected under Biden administration

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Capital Press discussing President Biden nominating Julie Su, California's current labor secretary, to be deputy labor secretary.

Notice of Appeal Spring 2021

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

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

Where Are OSHA’s COVID Standards?

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho was quoted in EHS Today discussing why Secretary Walsh has chosen to hold back on publishing the ETS.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Proposal to Reduce Taxes Introduced in Philadelphia City Council

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Joseph Hill & Brianna Westbrooks discuss three bills introduced to City Council that lower certain business taxes in an effort to spur economic recovery.

Lawmakers Looking at Changing Illinois Biometric Privacy Law

News - Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Melissa Siebert was quoted in a Washington Examiner article discussing the significant increase of BIPA lawsuits after an Illinois Supreme Court ruling which stated that a plaintiff may follow a lawsuit under BIPA without proving they were monetarily harmed.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues Federal Growth with Addition of C. Towner French

Press Release - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

He will draw upon his extensive network and knowledge of government to assist clients with federal, state, and local legislation involving health care, financial services, tax, and transportation.

YouTube’s ‘Checks’ copyright system: what lawyers think

News - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

David Sunshine was quoted in World IP Review discussing YouTube's new ‘Checks’ system.

Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of ADA Lawsuit for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies

Publication - Labor & Employment

Joseph Quinn discusses the Simko v. U.S. Steel Corp decision and what it means for employers.

How to Convince Employees to Keep Wearing Masks

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in SHRM discussing the challenges that employers face when vaccinated employees want to stop wearing masks at work.

Playing Nice in the Sandbox: Tips for Counsel and Co-Trustees in Trust Litigation

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation

Jason Domark co-authored an article for the Daily Business Review discussing how co-trustees and their counsel must coordinate their efforts to ensure an effective and efficient representation.

Internships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions

News - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt was quoted in HR Dive discussing the challenges that businesses face when deciding if an internship should be paid or unpaid.

Cozen O'Connor Partner Jennifer Taylor Thrives on Mentorship

News - Labor & Employment

Jennifer Taylor was highlighted in the Daily Business Review about how she has devoted her career to building the confidence of young lawyers and young people in South Florida.

Former OSHRC Chair Sees Precedent Shaping OSHA’s COVID-19 Plans

News - Labor & Employment

Jim Sullivan was quoted in Inside OSHA Online discussing the Biden administration's OSHA plan.

JD Supra Selects Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys as Top Authors

Press Release - Labor & Employment, State Attorneys General, Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, Transportation & Trade

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Bernard Nash and Lori Kalani, co-chairs of the firm’s State Attorneys General practice, Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, and Rachel Welford, an attorney in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2020.

The Power of the Alteration Agreement

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins addresses the challenges arising for New York City condominium boards and unit-owners as they navigate construction delays and apartment alteration agreement deadlines in Habitat.