What do Biden’s new COVID-19 requirements mean for North Texas businesses? Here’s what we know

News - Labor & Employment

James Sullivan spoke with The Dallas Morning News to discuss if President Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine requirements are legal for private businesses.

White House Announces OSHA ETS Mandating Vaccinations or Weekly Testing for Most Workers [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Jim Sullivan discusses Biden's EO mandating all employers with more than 100 employees require every employee to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test negative every week.

Broad Street Brief: City Council Returns This Fall Virtually, Ida’s Floods Weren’t Outliers: City Faces Increasing Flood Risk

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Although City Council was planning on returning to in-person meetings later in September, Council President Clarke announced that City Council will continue to meet virtually due to the spread of the Delta variant. Its first fall legislative session is on Friday, September 17.

FY 2022 Will Herald Prevailing Wage Requirement for Tax Abatements [Alerts]

Publication - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins and Jennifer Miller discuss Senate bill S6350A signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Labor Day.

$27.2 Million Subprime Auto Loan Settlement | California’s Labor Day Report | Stalkerware Apps Shut Down

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 9.9.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

OSHA’s Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Employers and What They Mean [PICPA]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Debra Friedman authored an article about OSHA's latest COVID-19 guidance for non-health care employers and employees and how it is causing employers to reevaluate their return-to-work policies and procedures.

Cozen O’Connor and Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Recognized Among 2021 New York State Top 20 Lobbyists

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

In its second annual analysis of New York’s top lobbyists, City & State New York has recognized Cozen O’Connor and Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies as one of the state’s Top 20 firms based on 2020 revenues in the state.

Cozen O’Connor Attorney Michael Schmidt Elected Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been elected a fellow in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Cozen O’Connor Expands Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group with Six New Attorneys; Opens New South Florida Office in Boca Raton

Press Release - Private Client Services

The attorneys, from the boutique firms Morris Law Group and Elder Law Associates PA, are Stuart R. Morris, Ellen S. Morris, Howard S. Krooks, Gregory S. Bloshinsky, Michael S. Gross, and Cassandra Jelincic.

Chancery Holds Section 3104(d)(4) Provides Standalone Authority for Alternative Means for Service of Process

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman & Mark Felger, writing in the Delaware Business Court Insider, review a recent decision by Vice Chancellor Slights of the Court of Chancery of Delaware holding that section 3104(d)(4) of the Delaware Long Arm Statute provides standalone authority for alternative means for service of process, and approving international service of a summons and complaint by email and posting at the defendants’ residences.

$575 Million Hospital Antitrust Settlement | Angry Birds & Privacy | Deceptive Debt-Settlement Practices

Publication - State Attorneys General

It Might Not Be That Hard Being Green in the Muni Market [The Ledger]

Publication - Public & Project Finance

Mark Vacha authored an article in the 2021 Winter Issue of The Ledger for the Government Finance Officers Association of Pennsylvania discussing the differences between green bonds and traditional bonds.

Is Cooperative Federalism Attainable in Cannabis Regulation? AG Weiser Seems to Think So [Alert]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, State Attorneys General - Cannabis

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel, and Gianna Puccinelli discuss Colorado State AG's letter to Congress regarding national cannabis reform and the recently proposed legislation, and how states and the federal government have worked together in the past to enact legislation and regulations.

Cozen O’Connor Announces Seven New Shareholders

Press Release - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce the promotion of seven members to shareholders: Steven P. Katkov, Erick J. Kirker, Cheri L. MacArthur, Alycen A. Moss, Lisa J. Myers, Michael Rafalko, and David A. Shimkin.

The Price of Fame: Tiffany Settles 8-Year Lawsuit With Costco Over Use of Company Name in Ring Displays [Total Retail]

Publication - Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright

Edward Weisz and Keren Goldberger co-authored an article about how the Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently made clear that Tiffany’s 73 trademarks — many registered in connection with jewelry — will not protect it against others using “Tiffany” when that term has become commonly used to describe a particular six-prong diamond ring setting.

Recent Trends and Insights in State Attorney General Antitrust Enforcement

Publication - State Attorneys General

Milton Marquis, Ann-Marie Luciano and Gianna Puccinelli analyze recent state AG antitrust enforcement trends, provide insight into targeted industries and consider future roles for state AGs.

Cozen O’Connor and Three Attorneys Recognized in the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide

Press Release - Private Client Services

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked Band 1 in the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide under the category “Private Wealth Law.”

Green Card Applicants Must Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer and Beth Olivera discuss the CDC's new policy requiring immigrants inside the United States seeking adjustment of status to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

New Jersey’s Adult-Use Cannabis Program Licensing Begins [Alert]

Publication - Cannabis

Heidi Schwartz discusses the New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission's first set of rules governing the state’s adult-use cannabis program.

Employers are revisiting early-pandemic policies as delta variant surges

News - Labor & Employment

Michele Ballard Miller spoke with HR Dive about handling the recent COVID-19 surge.