Broad Street Brief: City Council Wraps Up 2023 Session

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News and intelligence for professionals on the front lines of policy in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia

California AG’s Consumer Protection Authority Gains New Teeth [Alert]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, State Attorneys General

Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor discuss new legislation taking effect on January 1, 2024, in California that will establish a Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund within the state treasury.

NLRB Establishes Faster Time Frame for Union Elections

News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Kelly Kindig was quoted in a SHRM article discussing how to navigate the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rule requiring quicker union elections.

Christian Moretti Spotlight by MAG

News - Italy Practice

Christian Moretti was spotlighted by MAG, shedding light on his journey from his Italian legal background to becoming a lawyer in New York City. He discusses the importance of mentoring, inclusivity, and collaboration in the legal profession, given the complexity of the U.S. legal market and the skills required to navigate diverse legal systems and mitigate risks for Italian clients.

AGs Step Up to the Plate on College Sports | FTC Drives Away Dealership Deception | AGs & FCC Collaborate on Privacy

Publication - State Attorneys General

Cozen Cities - December 13, 2023

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a vibrant tech ecosystem in the city.

Public Strategies’ Beth Brennan Named in City & State PA’s 2023 Impact 75

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Harrisburg Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Principal Beth Brennan was named in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Impact 75 list.

Important Information Regarding U.S. Corporate Transparency Act

Publication - China Practice, International

Christian Moretti and Eric Huang discuss (in English and Chinese) how the U.S. CTA will require disclosure of information about all U.S. formed corporations, LLCs and LPs.

Cozen Currents: It's Still the Economy, Stupid

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“While criminal trials and culture war issues increasingly dominate our political discourse, the economy will likely remain the dominant factor in the 2024 presidential election.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Punching In: AI, Overtime Update Top Employers’ Focus for 2024

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing a possible overtime update as the US Department of Labor finalizes several regulations before a potential change in leadership.

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with CNN about Special Counsel’s Petition for High Court to Fast-track Trump’s Immunity Claim

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member at the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s CNN This Morning show on December 11, to discuss Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request for the Supreme Court to fast-track its consideration of Donald Trump’s claim he is immune from prosecution for alleged election obstruction in 2020.

First “City of Yes” Zoning Initiative Approved by NYC Council [Alert]

Publication - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

On December 6, 2023, the New York City Council approved the first of Mayor Adams’ three “City of Yes” zoning initiatives.

New York Note – Executive Director for Housing, City Legislation, Top Lobbyists

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Executive Director for Housing, City Legislation, Top Lobbyists

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with BBC about Supreme Court’s Decision to Expedite Judgment on Trump’s Immunity Claim

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member at the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, was a guest on BBC News on December 11, to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to consider Special Counsel’s request regarding Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution and can’t face criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the November 2020 election, in an unusual effort to expedite a judgment crucial for moving the case speedily toward trial.

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies’ Patrick Martin, Alexandra Campau & Towner French Named Top Lobbyists 2023

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Executive Vice President Patrick Martin, Director of Health Policy Alexandra Campau, and Managing Director Towner French were named this year’s Top Lobbyists by The Hill under the Hired Guns category.

Overdose Cure at Work May Bring Liability Risks

News - Labor & Employment, Workplace Safety and Health

John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing the risks and legal implications for employers to store and provide naloxone.

Law Firms Are Getting a Wake-up Call as Division Over Diversity Roils America’s Cultural Debate

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in an American Bar Association Journal article discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action in college admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which is now being used to target law firms’ diversity initiatives.

Even Judges Get Fed Up at Some Point – Case Law Update [eDiscovery Alert]

Publication - Electronic Discovery & Practice Advisory Services

Joe Tate and Nicole Gill discussed how the judge in an employment case against the New York Fed grants in part and denies in part a motion for discovery sanctions after finding the plaintiffs’ repeated discovery failures constituted intentional bad faith and wasted court time and resources.

Cybersecurity Disclosure Guidance for Municipal Bonds [Alert]

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities, Public & Project Finance

Scott Mehok discusses new SEC rules requiring public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents and annual cybersecurity risk management strategies.

Broad Street Brief: Mayor-Elect Parker Begins Assembling Roundtables

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News and intelligence for professionals on the front lines of policy in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia.