Firm News

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Update all Uniform Legal Instruments [Alert]

July 22, 2021

Publication - Real Estate

Steve Katkov discusses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new uniform instruments (notes, security instruments, and riders) for use with loans to make them eligible for purchase by the corporations.

Jennifer Brandt Named Co-Chair of the PBA Children’s Rights Committee

July 22, 2021

Press Release - Family Law

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, has been named co-chair of the PBA Children’s Rights Committee.

Global Insurance Perspectives on Climate Change [White Paper]

July 21, 2021

Publication - Insurance Coverage - Climate Change

J.D. Dickenson, Jonathan Toren, and Ryan Kelly discuss how continually shifting climate change risk realities have the potential to impact claims handling and litigation management in the insurance industry.

Michael Schmidt Honored by The National Law Journal

July 21, 2021

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, was named an Employment Law Trailblazer by The National Law Journal for 2021.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2021 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 20, 2021

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property

Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 list of top practitioners in Washington.

Super Lawyers Names Two Minnesota Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2021 List

July 20, 2021

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Super Lawyers has named two Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists

How do the new masking recommendations affect workplaces?

July 20, 2021

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio on what we should know about requirements as we look ahead to returning to the office.

NYC Is Moving Towards Creating a Permanent Open Restaurants Program [Alert]

July 20, 2021

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

Alyssa Baldassini, Kaitesi Munroe, Vivien Krieger, and Katie Schwab discuss Mayor de Blasio's plan to make the temporary Open Restaurants Program permanent.

Continuing the “Return to Normalcy” at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission [Alert]

July 19, 2021

Publication - Coronavirus Task Force, Utility & Energy

David P. Zambito and Jonathan P. Nase discuss the PUC's various orders gradually ending the emergency measures it took in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'So Many More People Calling Themselves IP Lawyers,' Creating Challenge for Attorneys in This Practice Area

July 19, 2021

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition

In an interview with the Daily Business Review, Jim Gale discussed what keeps him awake about his practice, what attracted him to intellectual property law, how trade secret business held steady through the pandemic, if the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in an increase in trade secret litigation, and what he sees as a threat.

California Supreme Court Targets Meal and Rest Premium Pay Practices [Alert]

July 16, 2021

Publication - Labor & Employment

Brett Greving, Elena Hillman, and Jason Barsanti discuss the California Supreme Court's decision in Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotels, LLC.

Remind Returning Employees of Professional Expectations

July 16, 2021

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt spoke to SHRM about how employees who have gotten used to working from home may need a refresher on professional expectations when they return to the office.

Doing His Part [Chicago Lawyer]

July 16, 2021

Publication - Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

Gary Gassman is featured in the July edition of Chicago Lawyer discussing championing diversity and inclusion initiatives in his many roles within Cozen O'Connor and the American Bar Association (ABA).

Washington’s Big Tech Lawyer’s Boom Time

July 16, 2021

News - Antitrust

David Reichenberg was quoted in an article published by Texas News Today that discusses how high-tech companies are also bringing antitrust experts into the company.

Activist Shareholders Score Wins on Election Spending After Riot

July 16, 2021

News - Corporate Governance & Securities

Kathy Jaffari was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing how, since rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol earlier this year, activist shareholders at many companies are experiencing more success in getting approval from their fellow shareholders on increased political spending disclosures.

Broad Street Brief: Anti-Eviction Programs Extended as City Distributes Millions in Relief and Eyes Permanent Changes to Housing Policy, Philadelphia’s Pandemic Paid Leave Law Expires, But Other Labor Changes on the Horizon

July 15, 2021

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia’s eviction diversion and rental assistance programs will stay in effect until at least August 31, thanks to a favorable ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The city reports that over 35,000 have applied for rent relief, and that the city is on track to distribute $37 million in aid by September 1.

Google Antitrust Suit | Credit Card Surcharge Ban Lifted | California Clean Air Act Waiver Unconstitutional?

July 15, 2021

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 7.15.2021 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:

WTR Global Leaders - Camille Miller

July 15, 2021

News - Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright

In an interview with World Trademark Review, Camille Miller discussed her career, the trademark landscape, and the firm's Intellectual Property Department.

SEC Brings Enforcement Action Against All Sides of a Proposed SPAC Transaction for Misleading Disclosures [Alert]

July 15, 2021

Publication - Corporate Governance & Securities

Naz Jalali discusses the SEC's first enforcement action in which all sides of a proposed SPAC transaction were targeted. In this action, the SEC brought charges against the SPAC, the SPAC sponsor, the SPAC’s CEO, the SPAC’s proposed merger target, and the merger target’s founder and former CEO.

What to say if a job interviewer asks:

July 14, 2021

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in Biz Instant discussing how employers should handle a job candidate asking about location preference in the interview.

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