Benjamin Wilkoff Named a 2026 Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Legal Intelligencer

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Long-Term Care Litigation, Products Liability

Benjamin Wilkoff, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Legal Awards honoree in the Lawyers on the Fast Track (Large Firm) category.

EO 14398 and First FCA Settlement For Discriminatory Practices Highlight Focus on Government Contracting [Alert]

Publication - False Claims Act Defense, Government Contracts, Labor & Employment, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Eric Leonard, Nicole H. Sprinzen, Arthur P. Fritzinger, and Kristina Zaslavskaya discuss the new Executive Order mandating anti-DEI clauses in federal contracts and the use of the False Claims Act to secure multi-million-dollar settlements.

MT Steers Auto Data Inquiry | FL Opens OpenAI Probe | AGs Say “Fee-Nough” to Deceptive Rental Charges

Publication - State Attorneys General

The Potential Benefits of a Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council for Our Gulf Coast Energy Industry [Marine News]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeffrey Lewis contributed an article to Marine News discussing the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), which was enacted to overhaul U.S. law to promote better oil spill prevention and effective spill response.

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos’ Custody Plan: What Joint’ Custody Really Means

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was quoted in a Star Magazine article discussing Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos’ filing a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship in Texas.

How Final Pay Wage Disputes Can Often Lead to Legal Action

Publication - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn discusses final paycheck disputes and how they are associated with legal risk for employers for the second issue of his column, “Clocking In,” in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Leni Cummins Named a 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence

Press Release - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins, chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Condominiums & Cooperatives Practice, has been named a 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence for CRE Legal Counsel.

Cozen O’Connor Foundation Announces Support for the Jennifer Otto Giotto Leadership Fellows Fund

News

The Cozen O’Connor Foundation is proud to support the Jennifer Otto Giotto Leadership Fellows Fund, a newly established endowment at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, created to honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Jennifer Otto Giotto, L’90.

Nadine Menendez Seeks Bail Pending Second Circuit Appeal [Law360]

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Nadine Menendez was sentenced in September to four and a half years in prison following her conviction at trial for taking bribes in exchange for arranging political favors from her husband and former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. In a motion filed yesterday, Mrs. Menendez urged the Court to order her continued release on bail pending appeal and impose the same bail conditions set at the time of her arrest in September of 2023.

City Planning Commission Adopts Rules for Affordable Housing Fast Track [Alert]

Publication - Business, Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Rachel Scall shares new NYC Planning Commission rules to implement the Affordable Housing Fast Track, one of three housing-related amendments to the New York City Charter approved by voters last November.

Michael Fernández Elected Secretary of the Latino Judges Association Foundation Board of Directors

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, International, International Arbitration

Michael Fernández, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to serve as secretary of the Latino Judges Association Foundation’s board of directors.

Sean Clerget Featured in BGOV’s Power Play on Reconciliation Strategy

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Sean Clerget, senior principal of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ tax policy practice and member of Cozen O’Connor’s congressional investigations practice, was featured in a Bloomberg Government’s Power Play newsletter on growing momentum for a potential second reconciliation package in Congress.

New Multistate Suit Targets Loan Add-Ons and Refinance Practices [Alert]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Financial Services, State Attorneys General

Brett Watson and Keturah Taylor discuss a lawsuit filed by a bipartisan coalition of 13 state attorneys general against a non-bank lender for allegedly misleading borrowers through costly loan add-ons and predatory refinancing cycles.

Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Strict Constructive‑Notice Standard in Slip‑and‑Fall Cases [Alert]

Publication - Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Insurance

Steven Moreno discusses a recent Supreme Court of Texas ruling that, in slip-and-fall cases, plaintiffs must provide specific temporal evidence showing how long a dangerous condition persisted.

Anupama Joglekar Selected to the 2026 National Association of Women Lawyers Rising List

News - Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage - Insurance

NEW YORK, April 10, 2026 – Anupama Joglekar, a member of the firm’s Global Insurance Department and co-chair of the firm’s Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage group, has been named to the 2026 National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Rising List. This is Anu’s second time being named to the NAWL Rising List, following her initial recognition in 2021.

Section 1033 Compliance Date: Open Banking Rule Enjoined and Under Reconsideration [Alert]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Financial Services

Brett Watson discusses the April 1, 2026, first compliance deadline under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Personal Financial Data Rights rule, which is now in flux.

MD & FTC Brake Deceptive Auto Sales | FTC Shares 2030 Vision | MA Proposes New Lease on Assisted Living

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 04.09.2026 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.

Cozen O’Connor’s Recent Growth Featured in American Lawyer

News

Michael Heller discussed Cozen O’Connor’s growth in the AmLaw article, "Demand and Head Count Growth Drove Cozen O'Connor’s Double-Digit Financial Gains in 2025."

Bill C-223 Divorce Act Amendments [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Chantal Cattermole discusses Bill C-223, a private member’s bill that would amend the Divorce Act, which has passed second reading in the House of Commons.

Cozen O’Connor’s Daniel Johns Named to Law360’s Labor Editorial Advisory Board

Press Release - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Daniel Johns, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor and Employment Department, has been named to Law360’s Labor Editorial Advisory Board.