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Whistleblowers need to report to SEC under new SCOTUS ruling

March 27, 2018

News - Labor & Employment

Joseph Sirbak, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department, discussed with Legal News Line about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision about whistleblowers not being protected under the anti-retaliation provision of the Dodd-Frank Act.


FAQ – Austin, Texas Passes New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

March 27, 2018

Publication - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt answers frequently asked questions about the paid sick leave ordinance that recently passed in Austin, Texas. The ordinance, which mandates paid sick leave for approximately 87,000 Austin workers, almost immediately came under fire from state legislators and business groups promising to repeal the law during the next legislative session in 2019.


White-Collar Pros Weigh Risks, 'Stigma' of Joining Trump Team

March 27, 2018

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Barry Boss, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, spoke with the National Law Journal about the president’s legal team.


Protections for "Whistleblowers" via Digital Reality Trust Inc v Somers

March 26, 2018

News - Labor & Employment

Joseph Sirbak, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department, discussed whistleblowers on Wharton Business Radio with host Dan Loney.


The New York Note – Friday, March 23

March 23, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

This Week in New York – Charter Revision Commission, Preliminary Budget Hearings, and Increased Funding to Address Opioid Crisis


Building your online presence and reputation is easier than you think

March 23, 2018

Publication - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, co-chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, authored a recent blog for Lawyernomics by Avvo, "Building your online presence and reputation is easier than you think."


USCIS Announces Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Cases [Immigration Alert]

March 22, 2018

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Frances Rayer discusses the USCIS's temporary suspension of premium processing for all H-1B cap-subject petitions. This suspension of premium processing only affects H-1B cap-subject petitions.


Malfunction Theory - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart 50 State Summary on Malfunction Theory

March 21, 2018

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

This document summarizes the 50 states’ opinions on malfunction theory. It explains if the state has a theory of circumstantial evidence to prove a product defect, whose authority it is under, the standard of proof, and if there is any authority involving products that have caused fires.


Pa. PUC Converts Commission-Approved Rates into Temporary Rates in Wake of Tax Act [Utility, Environmental & Energy Alert]

March 19, 2018

Publication - Utility & Energy

Jonathan Nase discusses the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission' temporary rates order that converted commission-approved rates of most large Pennsylvania public utilities into “temporary rates” for a period of six months in response to the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


Latest Decision on Intersection of Reclamation Rights and DIP Liens

March 19, 2018

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Simon Fraser, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Department, wrote an article for the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal focusing on reclamation rights and DIP liens.


FAA’s Automated UAS Approval System — A Significant Step Forward [Aviation Alert]

March 19, 2018

Publication - Aviation Litigation, Aviation Regulatory, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) / Drones - Aviation

Bill Walsh discusses the FAA's LAANC system, next steps in implementing it nationwide, and how this will impact the drone industry and lead to the day of the drones.


The New York Note – Friday, March 16

March 16, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

This Week in New York – Preliminary Budget Hearings, Chief Technology Officer Steps Down, and a Legislation Update


April 2018 Visa Bulletin Has Been Released – EB-1 India and China Will Retrogress [Immigration Alert]

March 16, 2018

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer discusses significant changes in the visa availability for Indian and Chinese nationals in the employment-based first-preference category (EB1).


Criminal Restitution and Recovery by Insurance Cos [Jurisdictions Comparative Chart]

March 15, 2018

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Criminal Restitution and Recovery by Insurance Companies - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart


Joint and Several Liability [Jurisdictions Comparative Chart]

March 15, 2018

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Joint and Several Liability - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart -Doctrine of Joint and Several Liability: One liable party may be held responsible for the entire amount of damages caused by all liable parties. Doctrine of Several Liability: All liable parties may be held responsible for damages only in proportion to their respective percentages of fault. Table properties: Law, Exception(s), Authority.


Federal Judge to Rule on “Fundamental Clash” Between PA’s Medical Marijuana Act and Federal Law [Cannabis Alert]

March 15, 2018

Publication - Cannabis

Thomas G. Wilkinson and Thomas M. O’Rourke discuss a case pending in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania that could seriously undermine the ability of medical marijuana businesses to operate.


U.S. Companies with Foreign Ownership Face Reporting Deadline [International Alert]

March 14, 2018

Publication - International

Barbara Müller discusses the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requirement that all U.S. entities with 10 percent or more foreign ownership file a mandatory benchmark survey called Form BE-12 by May 31, 2018 (June 30, 2018, if the survey is filed via the BEA’s online system).


Harassment Training in #MeToo Era Moves From Computers to Classrooms

March 14, 2018

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department spoke with Bloomberg Law about the involvement of the human resources department with anti-harassment programs at work.


Philly Council panel wants to develop workplace guidelines on medical marijuana

March 14, 2018

News - Labor & Employment - Cannabis

George Voegele, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department, was invited to discuss the intersection of medical marijuana and the law during a session at Philadelphia City Hall.


Jeff Greenspan Named Subcommittee Chair of News and Development and Web Editor for the Trial Practice Committee for the Section of Litigation of the ABA

March 14, 2018

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Chicago attorney Jeff Greenspan, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Litigation Department, has been named Subcommittee Chair of News and Development and Web Editor for the Trial Practice Committee for the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association.

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