Firm News

Allegheny County's Landmark Legislation: First County in the Nation to Require Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave [Alert]

November 02, 2026

Publication - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Labor & Employment

Marla Presley, Danielle Cisneros-Ditto, and Sidnee McDonald discuss Allegheny County becoming the first county in the nation to require employer-funded paid parental leave, mandating up to 12 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees of employers with 15 or more workers, with enforcement beginning in October 2027.

Election Season: Considerations for U.S. Employers

October 29, 2026

News - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

Nandini Sane was quoted in a Lexology article discussing key considerations for U.S. employers during the 2026 election season.

Technology, Privacy, & Data Security Q&A with Christopher Dodson

October 29, 2026

News - Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Chris Dodson was interviewed by Cozen O'Connor about navigating the growing patchwork of state privacy laws, the rise of autonomous AI and robotics, and how his technical background shapes his approach to emerging technology risks.

Cozen O’Connor LLP Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in Eight Practice Areas for 2027

October 29, 2026

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate

Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor LLP as a “Best Law Firm” in one practice area nationally and eight practice areas regionally in the 2027 Best Law Firms – Canada report.

A Co-op’s Governing Documents are Key to Fighting a Pigeon Invasion

October 28, 2026

News - Business, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins is quoted in a Habitat Magazine column discussing the respective responsibilities of cooperative boards and shareholders for the maintenance and use of private terrace and balcony spaces, emphasizing that those obligations are governed principally by the cooperative’s governing documents.

Louisiana Overhauls Prompt-Payment Requirements for Private Construction Projects [Alert]

October 28, 2026

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Christopher Josten discusses Louisiana’s new prompt-payment law, which significantly changes when and how parties on private construction projects must be paid, with tighter deadlines, new remedies and expanded protections.

Jerry Goldfeder Named to City & State New York's 2026 Who's Who in Professional & Advisory Services

October 26, 2026

Press Release - Government & Regulatory

This honor recognizes influential professionals and trusted advisers who provide strategic expertise, leadership, and guidance across New York's business, nonprofit, and government sectors.

CPSC Finds Existing Micromobility Safety Standards Inadequate [Alert]

October 26, 2026

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Lawrence Walker and Mark Utke discuss the CPSC's proposal to tighten safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, e-scooters, and micromobility products, finding that existing voluntary standards don't adequately address known fire hazards with potentially significant implications for subrogation claims.

Sean Clerget Quoted in Tax Notes on Data Center Tax Proposals

October 23, 2026

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Sean Clerget, senior principal of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ tax policy practice and a member of Cozen O’Connor’s congressional investigations practice, was quoted in a Tax Notes article examining data center tax proposals ahead of the midterm elections.

U.S. District Court Denies a Preliminary Injunction Against Executive Order 14398 [Alert]

October 22, 2026

Publication - Affirmative Action, OFCCP, and Related Compliance, False Claims Act Defense, Government Contracts, Labor & Employment

Eric Leonard, Larry Prosen, and Kristina Zaslavskaya discuss the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland's denial of a preliminary injunction against Executive Order 14398, thereby permitting the order regarding federal contractor diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to remain in effect while litigation proceeds.

Texas Secures Temu Settlement | Utah AG Challenges Kalshi’s | New York Secures $1.875M Dollar General Deal

October 22, 2026

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report: 10.22.2026 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.

Track Every State Attorneys General Election in One Place

October 21, 2026

Publication - State Attorneys General

This year, voters will decide 31 attorney general elections, including 12 open-seat contests that could significantly alter enforcement priorities across the country.

Rose Christ Authors Feature on NYC’s Budget Process, CSNY

October 21, 2026

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Rose Christ, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York Practice, authored “Beyond New York City’s Budget Dance” in the latest issue of City & State New York.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Faith Hedgepeth Murder Trial on Court TV

October 21, 2026

News - Family Law

Jennifer A. Brandt appeared on Court TV to discuss the murder trial of Faith Hedgepeth, analyzing the defense's efforts to raise alternative suspects, the significance of the DNA evidence, and the challenges of overcoming the prosecution's case.

We Expect a Free and Fair Election [Law.com]

October 21, 2026

Publication - Government & Regulatory

Jerry H. Goldfeder co-authored an article for Law.com discussing the safeguards, oversight, and legal protections that help ensure free and fair elections in the United States.

Rodney Whitlock Joins Harvard Chan Panel on Public Health and the Midterms

October 20, 2026

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Rodney Whitlock, managing director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ federal health policy practice, joined fellow health policy experts for a panel discussion at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Claims Notes: October 2026 [Alert]

October 19, 2026

Publication - Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - 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.

In Defense of a Food Recall: Separating Public Safety from Legal Liability [Alert]

October 19, 2026

Publication - Food & Beverage

Orla Thompson discusses the importance of and legal liability surrounding voluntary food recalls.

Recent Changes in U.S. At-Sea Interdiction of Illicit Narcotics [MarineLink]

October 19, 2026

Publication - Maritime Regulatory

Jeffrey Lewis authored an article for MarineLink examining how U.S. maritime drug interdiction efforts have shifted from traditional Coast Guard-led law enforcement operations to military strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels.

The Missing Chain of Custody for Enterprise AI: Nicole Gill Examines the eDiscovery Risks of AI-Generated Records

October 16, 2026

News - Electronic Discovery & Practice Advisory Services

As generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday business operations, organizations are creating and relying on AI-generated records at an unprecedented pace.

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