Shipbuilding Remains Key Focal Point for Trump Administration, Procurement Model Offers On-Ramp to Greater Foreign Investment [Alert]

Publication - Government Contracts, Maritime Corporate & Finance, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Matthew Howell, Rachel Schwartz, Geoffrey Ferrer, and Jeffrey Lewis discuss the Trump administration's presidential memorandum titled “Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base.”

Parallel Legal Universes

Publication - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn discusses how Chicago and Illinois employment laws are increasingly diverging from federal standards in the third installment of his column, “Clocking In,” in Chicago Lawyer.

2026 Real Estate Market Pulse Survey

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Distressed Real Estate, Ground Leasing, Manufactured Housing, Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Joint Ventures, Real Estate Leasing, Real Estate Litigation, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice conducted its second consecutive survey to learn more about what real estate professionals are seeing in the market and how these trends may influence investment strategy over the next year.

Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Jeremy Glenn, Erin Hines and Anna Wermuth Named Among Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leaders in Law

News - Labor & Employment, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends

This marks the sixth time Crain’s has recognized Wermuth and the fourth recognition for Glenn – for their various legal, civic and charitable contributions. This is the second recognition Hines has received from Crain’s this year – having earlier been named as one of its “2026 Notable Women In Law.”

Apple v OpenAI: A Strategic Pleading or a Procedural Misstep?

News - Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse

James Gale was quoted in a World IP Review article discussing the current high-profile trade secrets litigation between Apple and OpenAI.

$2.5B PFAS Price Tag | AGs Keep Pressure on TikTok | AGs’ Nexstar Merger Win

Publication - State Attorneys General

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Press Release

Susan A. Grueneberg, Marion T. Hack, Thomas W. Casparian, and Paul S. Rutter were named 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers; Maryam Arshad and Alexander E. Robinson were named 2027 Rising Stars.

5 Precedents Attorneys Expect The Trump NLRB To Rethink

News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Daniel Johns was quoted in a Law360 article discussing how the National Labor Relations Board may revisit several precedents established during the Biden administration.

#No Filter: Constitutional Free-Speech Does Not Apply to Private Employers

Publication - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt and Carys Dubinski discuss a New Jersey court case examining the limits of constitutional free speech protections for employees of private employers, particularly in the context of social media use and controversial speech.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Florida vs Courtney Clenney Trial on Court TV

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt discusses the prosecution's argument in the Florida v. Courtney Clenney case that Clenney could potentially profit from the notoriety of the case after her release, making it a reasonable consideration during sentencing.

Michael Schmidt Named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Leaders List

Press Release - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt has been named one of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Day 10 of Lindsay Clancy Testimony on Court TV

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt discusses testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial, highlighting how jurors may weigh Clancy's own role in reporting her symptoms and medication side effects while considering the complex web of medical providers involved in her treatment.

AG Watch: Va. Auto Renewal Law Clears Enforcement Path

Publication - State Attorneys General

Cozen O’Connor’s significant success in Canada Featured on Law.com International

News

The article highlights the firm's ability to attract prominent Canadian partners and teams, the strength of our cross-border capabilities, our strong financial position, our long-term commitment to Canada, and our future expansion plans.

AGs Up Odds in Prediction Market Battle | AG Murrill Rings Up Settlement with Walmart | OpenAI Hack Triggers AG Inquiry

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 08.06.2026 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 Attorneys Featured Following Eighth Circuit STOLI Victory [Law360]

News - Life Insurance & Annuities

Law360 Insurance Authority featured Cozen O’Connor attorneys Joseph Kelleher and Nicolas Novy for their work in securing an Eighth Circuit victory for Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. in a dispute involving a stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) policy.

Alycen Moss Re-Elected Senior Director of the FDCC’s Board of Directors

News - Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

ATLANTA, August 5, 2026 – Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair and East regional manager of Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department, has been elected as a senior director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) board of directors for 2026-2027.

Three SEC Proposals That Could Transform the IPO and Reporting Landscape [The Legal Intelligencer]

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate

Kathy Jaffari and Naz Jalali discuss the SEC’s proposal of three significant rulemaking initiatives aimed at increasing IPO activity, improving access to public capital markets, and reducing reporting burdens for public companies in The Legal Intelligencer.

OPA ’90 and Deepwater Horizon: How a Landmark Environmental Law Passed Its Biggest Test

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

Jeffrey Lewis examines the history, key provisions, and lasting impact of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, arguing that its framework for oil spill prevention, response, and liability proved remarkably effective during the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Self-Defense Claims in Florida v. Timothy Kramer on Court TV

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt joined Court TV to analyze the defense's self-defense arguments, the defendant's testimony, and key credibility issues in the murder trial of Timothy Kramer.