New York Note: Early Voting Begins June 14

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Early voting for the NYC Primary will begin this Saturday, June 14 and conclude on Sunday, June 22. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 24.

SEC Invites Feedback to Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility Rules [Alert]

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Kevin Roggow, Mehrnaz Jalali, and Rana Ozer discuss the SEC's proposed updates to its nearly 50-year-old foreign private issuer (FPI) definition and reporting accommodations.

Cozen Currents: Trump the Uniter

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“The GOP is divided over key policy issues, such as Medicaid cuts, support for green energy, and changes to food assistance programs. But the consistent unifying force for both the party and the MAGA movement is President Trump.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

New York Note: Parks Commissioner, Delgado Declares for Governor, Mayoral Debate, Client Spotlight

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Mayor Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the new Commissioner of NYC Parks. Rodriguez-Rosa previously served as the Bronx Borough Parks Commissioner, and has worked for the Parks Department since 1986.

Nadine Menendez Says Counsel Shake-Up Erases Conviction [Law360]

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

This Law30 articles discusses a motion filed in the case of U.S. v. Menendez, in which Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, “asked a Manhattan federal judge to vacate the jury's guilty verdict in her bribery case, arguing that her Sixth Amendment rights were violated when she was denied her choice of legal representation.”

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/9)

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“In the closing hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, Senate President Don Harmon tried to pass legislation that would have wiped clean a potential multimillion-dollar fine against his political campaign committee for violating election finance laws he championed years ago,” by the Chicago Tribune.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 9, 2025

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Governor Josh Shapiro (D) launched a three-day deliberative polling event in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging informed, cross-partisan discussions among Pennsylvanians on key policy issues.

Guidance For New York’s Worker-Safety Rules Leaves Some Open Issues

News - Labor & Employment, Workplace Safety and Health

John Ho was quoted in an Inside OSHA article discussing new guidance from New York’s Department of Labor to help employers comply with the Retail Worker Safety Act, including training, policy distribution, and emergency response requirements. While employer attorneys appreciate the clarifications, they note unresolved issues around active shooter training and the shift from 911-connected panic buttons to internal silent response systems.

Broad Street Brief Special Edition: Council Approves FY26 City Budget

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On the evening of Thursday, June 5, the Philadelphia City Council granted preliminary approval to several bills related to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.8 billion FY26 City Budget with minimal changes to the initial proposal, which prioritizes tax reform, housing, public safety, education, infrastructure, and essential City services without raising property taxes.

Sam Denisco Named to CPBJ 2025 Power List for Lobbyists

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Sam Denisco, a senior principal of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in Harrisburg, was named in Central Penn Business Journal’s 2025 Power List for Lobbyists.

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services [Alert]

Publication - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

Nandini Sane and Matthew Barszcz discuss the Supreme Court's ruling that Title VII's anti-discrimination protections apply equally to all individuals, regardless of majority or minority group status.

Show Me the Money [Dan’s Papers]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed a column to Dan’s Papers discussing how political candidates fund their campaigns.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, June 5, 2025

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At a conference hosted by Pennsylvanian Republican legislators and Americans for Prosperity Pennsylvania, the GOP hardliners accused Governor Josh Shapiro (D) of being reckless and wasteful in his $51.5 billion budget proposal, taking particular issue with the governor’s requested legalization of recreational marijuana and tax on gaming, which accompanies the 7.5% increase in state spending. DV Journal has more.

Cozen O’Connor Lawyers and Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

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Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 98 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2025 edition.

New Travel Ban in Effect [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment

Frances Rayer and Kelli Natrin discuss the new travel ban, which places full entry restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others.

Broad Street Brief: FY26 Budget Negotiations Entering HOME Stretch

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Thursday marks the final opportunity for the City Council to advance bills—including those tied to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.7 billion proposed budget and Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative—in time for passage before summer recess on June 12.

CT Strengthens Consumer Protections | MA Targets Tip-Pooling Violations | AGs Sanction Repeat Robocaller

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 06/05/2025 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.

States’ Privacy Band May Mean More Enforcement and Higher Fines

Publication - State Attorneys General

Rose Christ Named in CSNY’s 2025 Pride List

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Rose Christ, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice, was named in City & State New York’s 2025 Pride list.

Another Important Beware-AI Case for Lawyers: Ko v. Li [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice, Legal Profession Services

Jeannette Aucoin, Alexandra Chipperfield, and summer associate Sarah Warsh discuss the case of Ko v. Li, which serves as a stark warning to lawyers to verify all AI-generated content, as failure to do so can lead to contempt of court.