Stu Morris on Locality Bank's Podcast: From Paper Routes to Prosperity

News - Family Office

Stu Morris was featured on Locality Bank’s podcast featuring South Florida visionaries where he discusses the various experiences and life lessons that shaped his career.

New York Note: FBI Raid, Hochul Aide, Cozen Expansion, Client Spotlight

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Federal agents raided the homes of several top aides to Mayor Adams on Wednesday and Thursday. Law enforcement searched the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Chad Doerman and Sarah Boone on Court TV’s Think Tank

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Court TV’s Think Tank to discuss Chad Doerman and Sarah Boone’s cases.

Claims Notes: September 2024 [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law, Insurance Coverage, Life Insurance & Annuities, Property Insurance - Insurance

Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department's Claims Notes provides quick, to-the-point summaries of national insurance developments, including notable insurance decisions, legislation, trends, and regulatory guidance.

Attorneys General Seek Permission From SCOTUS To Sue Other States

Publication - State Attorneys General

Dustin McDaniel predicts uptick in attorney general investigations and litigation of all types in 2025.

Broad Street Brief: Arena or Research Hub for Center City?

Publication - 2024 Elections, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The Philadelphia City Council returned today after a summer recess, with all eyes fixed on the future of the proposed Sixers arena in Center City and potential developments regarding business tax cuts based on the upcoming Tax Reform Commission report.

Cozen O'Connor's Corporate Practice Selected as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year Finalist by The American Lawyer

News - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Commercial Finance, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Emerging Business & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Private Equity, Public & Project Finance, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm’s Corporate Practice has been selected by The American Lawyer as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year finalist for 2024.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Robert Telles and Susan Lorincz on Court TV’s Think Tank

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Court TV’s Think Tank to discuss a former politician, Robert Telles, charged with murdering a journalist.

Illinois AG: Wage Theft Doesn’t Pay | FTC & FL AG Put Brakes on Alleged Trucking Scam | CFPB Settles “Loan Churning” Allegations

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 09.05.2024 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.

Rose Christ, Katie Schwab Advancing Mental Health in New York, CSNY Special Report

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Rose Christ and Katie Schwab, co-chairs of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice, co-authored a City & State New York (CSNY) Special Report on Mental Health. The report highlights ongoing efforts by New York State and City governments to enhance mental health services, details CPS’ advocacy work on behalf of organizations at the forefront of addressing mental health challenges, and identifies key funding and policy opportunities the team is prioritizing in 2024.

PA Commonwealth Court Decides Tax Exemption for Goodwill Industries

Publication - Business, Real Estate, Tax

Dan Schulder discusses the PA Commonwealth Court's ruling that Goodwill Industries is entitled to a real estate tax exemption and does not compete with commercial enterprises.

2nd Circ. Tosses Sudan's Appeal Over 9/11 Immunity Denial

News - 9/11 Litigation, Subrogation & Recovery

Sean P. Carter was quoted in the Law360 article “2nd Circ. Tosses Sudan's Appeal Over 9/11 Immunity Denial” by Law360.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

News - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Real Estate

Best Lawyers Canada has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Massachusetts Enacts New Pay Transparency Requirements for Employers [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Eliza Estrella and Walter Foster discuss Massachusetts' new pay transparency law and what employers need to know.

Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

Press Release - Canadian Family Practice, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global

The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.

How One Florida Engineer Charged Others With Fraudulent Insurance Reports, Testimony

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Joshua R. Goodman was quoted in L&S Insurance and Financial Services Inc.’s Home Insurance Guru blog, “How One Florida Engineer Charged Others With Fraudulent Insurance Reports, Testimony.”

News in New York – Corporation Counsel Hearing, Comptroller Race

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last Tuesday, New York City Council held a hearing for the nomination of Randy Mastro to Corporation Counsel. Mayor Adams nominated Mastro to the position, and he must be confirmed by the Council in order to serve as the City’s top lawyer.

Katrell Lewis on Lobbying & Political Inspiration, Amsterdam News DNC Interview

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Katrell Lewis, Principal at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in New York, shares his journey with Amsterdam News, from a Brooklyn upbringing to becoming a state lobbyist and public policy strategist. Inspired by Obama’s 2004 DNC speech, Katrell is a well-known advocate in New York's affordable housing space.

IL AG Cheers Antitrust Settlement | MO AG Checks Data Hack | CFPB Reports on Cash-Back Fees

Publication - State Attorneys General

Broad Street Brief: City Releases Arena Impact Reports

Publication - 2024 Elections, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

With this week’s release of the highly anticipated City-commissioned impact studies, the future of the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed $1.55 billion Center City arena now rests with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker.