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October 01, 2013
News - Intellectual Property
In an article titled “Unsigned Conflict Waiver Letter Found Enforceable,” Thomas G. Wilkinson, of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department, discusses an unsigned Asian intellectual property engagement letter that was deemed enforceable by a New York appellate court.
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October 01, 2013
Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring
Cozen O'Connor's Simon Fraser, member of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Group, discusses the implications of the "unforeseeable business circumstances" exception to WARN Act liability.
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September 30, 2013
News - Real Estate
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "Big Election Spender Eyes Albany." In the article, Ken offers his remarks by stating, "The nexus of their agendas is encouraging development and making sure there's a favorable regulatory environment for that."
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September 25, 2013
Publication - Appellate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided a case involving a challenge, on religious grounds, to the Affordable Care Act. In Conestoga Wood Specialties v. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, No. 13-1144, the Third Circuit rejected a religious-based constitutional challenge to the act's provision requiring companies to offer health insurance that covers contraceptives for women.
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September 25, 2013
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Every day, countless civil lawsuits are filed in this country. Every day, countless plaintiffs seek relief from our nation's court systems, whether it be to recover for economic losses, to prevent future illegal conduct or to challenge a law or regulation. For a lawsuit to continue past the preliminary stages, each plaintiff must allege some degree of facts and a cognizable legal theory that entitle that plaintiff to relief. In turn, each defendant has an opportunity to dispute the plaintiff's factual and legal allegations and thereby contest the validity of the action. All of this is quite elementary to even the greenest of lawyers.
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September 25, 2013
Publication - Labor & Employment
What could be better than new love, except perhaps secret new love? Few in the throes of budding romance are willing to acknowledge the possibility that what is sweet now might sour later, let alone eventuate in a lawsuit. But when the romance in question is between co-workers, and especially where there is a supervisory relationship involved, the company hosting their courtship should take protective measures once the relationship comes to light. Otherwise, what began as an innocent (or not-so-innocent) dalliance could end in a nasty and costly lawsuit.
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September 23, 2013
News - Real Estate
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article on mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio's proposed policy for New York City.
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September 19, 2013
News - Real Estate
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in The New York Times. Fisher offered his remarks on the current stage of the race in New York City.
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September 19, 2013
Publication - Real Estate
Members of New York City’s Congressional delegation, long relegated to the sidelines of local politics, are increasingly filling the void left by the declining influence of political party apparatchiks.
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September 18, 2013
News - Insurance Coverage, Subrogation & Recovery - Insurance
Lynnette D. Espy-Williams, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Global Insurance Practice Group, was selected as one of the Atlanta Business League’s 2013 “Top 100 Black Women of Influence.” In addition to professional accomplishments, the 100 Black Women of Influence have demonstrated their commitment to the citizens of metro Atlanta by maintaining significant involvement and participation in community and civic activities.
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September 18, 2013
News - Subrogation & Recovery
For the second year in a row, Cozen O’Connor ranked number one in The American Lawyer’s 2013 Summer Associates Survey. Cozen O’Connor has ranked in the top five for four of the last five years.
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September 17, 2013
News - Family Law
Jennifer Brandt, of the firm's Family Law practice, was quoted in Forbes in an article titled, "Divorcing Women: When Can You Withdraw Funds From Joint Accounts?"
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September 12, 2013
News - Real Estate
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled,
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September 12, 2013
News - Real Estate
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a New York Times article titled,
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September 12, 2013
Publication - Insurance Coverage - Insurance
In a highly awaited decision, the California Supreme Court in Zhang v. Sup. Ct. of San Bernardino County considered whether insurance practices that violate the California Unfair Insurance Practices Act can give rise to a first-party cause of action under the California Unfair Competition Law.
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September 12, 2013
Publication - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states enacting changes to their unemployment insurance laws to comply with an upcoming federal deadline. Starting October 22, 2013, New Jersey will refuse to relieve an employer’s account of charges for erroneous benefit payments if (1) the payments were made because the employer failed to timely respond to requests for information from the New Jersey Division of Labor and Workforce Development, and (2) the employer has a pattern of failing to respond to such requests.
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September 10, 2013
News
In an article titled “Lawyers' Duty to Disclose False Evidence May Extend Indefinitely,” Thomas G. Wilkinson, of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department, discusses New York Ethics Rules regarding the lawyer’s obligation to circumvent his or her duty of confidentiality and disclose a client’s criminal or fraudulent conduct.
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September 10, 2013
Press Release - Real Estate, Subrogation & Recovery - Real Estate & Construction
Cozen O’Connor has significantly bolstered the strength and scope of its national real estate practice with the addition of eight experienced lateral attorneys across the Washington, DC, New York, West Palm Beach, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Minneapolis offices in recent months, including seven partners and one associate.
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September 09, 2013
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Cozen O’Connor is ranked first in Philadelphia, for the fourth year in a row, and seventh in the nation in The American Lawyer’s 2013 Mid-Level Associate Satisfaction Survey.
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September 06, 2013
Publication - Government & Regulatory, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Public & Project Finance
Legislation (Senate Bills No. 901, 902, 903 and 904 (SB 901, SB 902, SB 903 and SB 904)) has been introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that, if passed, in whole or in part, could significantly affect certain types of municipal finance transactions involving municipal authorities and other local governments.
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