Cozen O’Connor: News

The Beltway Briefing – Latest Trump Administration & Congress News, 2020 Primaries & Predictions

February 21, 2019

Publication - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - Government Relations

On our second Beltway Briefing of the new year, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, and Kaitlyn Martin discussed the latest news from the Trump Administration and the 116th Congress, broke down the most recent developments in the 2020 primaries (which seem to be in full force!), and predicted what we could expect in the months ahead.

Diverting Army Corps' Funding 'Would Cause Immediate Cessation' of Important Projects

February 15, 2019

News - Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeff Vogel was quoted in the Wall Street Journal's piece on how President Trump declaring a national emergency to bolster the wall would potentially divert critical funding sources away from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Opportunity Knocks, but Why Hasn't Pittsburgh Answered the Door?

February 14, 2019

News - Real Estate

Jim Forsyth is quoted in the Pittsburgh Business Times on why Pittsburgh may be slower to capitalize on opportunity zones than other regions.

Can Cities Set a Local Minimum Wage? Florida Supreme Court Says No [Alert]

February 14, 2019

Publication - Labor & Employment

Jennifer Williams discusses the city of Miami Beach's attempt to raise the minimum wage and what the court's ruling means for other Florida cities.

General Liability Insurance and the Opioid Epidemic [Insights]

February 14, 2019

Publication - Insurance Coverage

In response to the rising costs associated with the opioid epidemic, Terri Sutton discusses the varied success of coverage defenses that have been litigated as well as what we can expect to see in the months and years to come.

Shout Out: Jim Argionis, attorney and Park Ridge 'Community Star'

February 13, 2019

News

Jim Argionis was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune/ Pioneer Press highlighting his recent Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce "Community Star" award.

Marijuana Legalization Raises Workplace Safety Worries

February 13, 2019

News - Labor & Employment - Cannabis

George Voegele discussed with Politico how the legalization of marijuana in states will likely make it more difficult for cannabis employers to find trained staff, who must pass certain background checks and receive approval by state's marijuana regulatory bodies.

Ryan Blaney Quoted in Law.com on the Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

February 13, 2019

News - Health Care & Life Sciences

Ryan Blaney is quoted in Law.com discussing the artificial intelligence executive order and why it shouldn't be viewed as something directed towards private industries such as law firms, however it should spark conversation.

A Time to Act Boldly: Maritime Challenges in the 116th Congress [Marine News]

February 12, 2019

Publication - Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeff Vogel authored a piece calling for the 116th Congress to recognize that the U.S.-flag fleet requires new mechanisms of support and that our domestic port infrastructure is a strategic national asset, requiring additional funding.

Latest Chapter In D.C. Zoning Appeal Saga Pits Developer Against Developer

February 12, 2019

News - Real Estate

Meridith Moldenhauer weighs in on a dispute between an owner of a high-rise apartment building and a developer of a hotel in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in Bisnow.

Supply Chain Attorney Shares Top 10 Transportation Issues to Track [Supply Chain Management Review]

February 12, 2019

Publication - Insurance

Alycen Moss discusses top transportation issues to track and how these issues impact the transportation industry.

Benefits Guide: Basics, Welfare and Fringe Benefits, Voluntary Benefits [Bloomberg Law]

February 11, 2019

Publication - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Labor & Employment

Stephen Bowers discussed voluntary benefit plans and the role employers play with the voluntary benefits.

OSHA Narrows Electronic Recordkeeping Rule [Alert]

February 11, 2019

Publication - Labor & Employment

John Ho discusses the final rule rescinding the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically file information from OSHA Forms 300 and 301.

Designation of Witnesses under Rule 30(b)(6) May Change [Alert]

February 11, 2019

Publication - Maritime Litigation

David Loh and Chris Raleigh discuss what changes were made to this rule, who is objecting, and how you can still voice your concerns.

Cozen O’Connor Represents FNCB Bancorp, Inc. in $20 Million Common Stock Offering

February 11, 2019

Press Release - Corporate

The public offering of 3,285,550 shares includes 428,550 shares of common stock issued upon the exercise in full of the option to purchase additional shares granted to the underwriters, at a public offering price of $7.00 per share.

What it all boils down to in FTC vs. Qualcomm

February 10, 2019

News - Antitrust

David Reichenberg discussed the recent antitrust trial attacking Qualcomm’s business model with Mike Freeman of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Experts Predict 2019 Will Be Most Aggressive Year Yet for State Attorney General Litigation

February 08, 2019

News - State Attorneys General

Bernie Nash and Lori Kalani discussed with Corporate Counsel which sectors may see more aggressive scrutiny from state attorneys general in 2019, the kinds of actions corporations can expect to see, and how to be prepared.

When Private Fights Over Millions Become Public (Things Get Ugly)

February 08, 2019

News - Private Client Services

Amanda DiChello explains why an increasing number of estate disputes among family members are leading to legal action in The New York Times.

Outside Counsel: Federal Trademarks Still Difficult to Obtain for Cannabis Companies

February 08, 2019

News - Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark & Copyright - Cannabis

Edward Weisz discussed with Corporate Counsel how different strains of cannabis can be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under the federal patent law which allows for patents to be places on plants.

How Should HR Set the Stage for Workplace Investigations?

February 07, 2019

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron discussed with SHRM what an HR professional should say to an employee when a workplace investigation is being conducted.

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