This Major Pandemic Protection for Commercial Tenants is Coming to an End

News - Real Estate Leasing

Ken Fisher discusses what the end of the pandemic-related tenant protection means for landlords of commercial properties in Crain’s New York Business.

NYC Council Approves Proposal to Mandate Racial Equity Reports for Certain Land Use Applications [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Alyssa Baldassini, Kaitesi Munroe, Vivien Krieger and Katie Schwab discuss the NYC Council Approval of the Proposal to Mandate Racial Equity Reports for Certain Land Use Applications

Supreme Court Ruling Fosters New Era of NCAA Amateurism

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

The Supreme Court's June 21, 2021, decision in NCAA v. Alston ended the NCAA’s efforts to stall reform of its amateurism model, say Stephen Miller and Calli Padilla in Bloomberg Law Insights.

Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Introduced in Philadelphia City Council [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Joseph Hill & Brianna Westbrooks discuss Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez and Gauthier's legislation that would institute mandatory inclusionary zoning in select areas of the city.

Are Certain Candidates Beyond Redemption? [New York Law Journal]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to the New York Law Journal discussing a City Charter amendment that disqualifies certain felons from running or holding office in New York City.

Super Lawyers Names Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2021 Florida List

Press Release - Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions

Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.

AGs Seek Antitrust Venue Protection | Cruise Industry Lockdown Lifted | AGs Urge SEC that Policy Disclosures are Unnecessary

Publication - State Attorneys General

Cozen O’Connor Attorney Anna Wermuth Named to Illinois Northern District Rules Advisory Committee

News - Labor & Employment

Anna Wermuth, Vice-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor and Employment Department, has been appointed to the Rules Advisory Committee of the U.S. District Court, of the Northern District of Illinois.

Jennifer Brandt Appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to Discuss Britney Spears

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, appeared on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia to discuss Britney Spears' appearance in court.

Subrogation Notification to Insureds [Jurisdictions Comparative Chart]

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Subrogation Notification to Insureds - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart

Broad Street Brief: City Council Set To Vote on Final Budget, Councilmember Johnson Looks to Increase Compensation for PHL Workers

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia City Council is slated to give final approval to the city’s $5.2 billion budget today, capping a marathon of negotiations on a variety of different issues and funding streams.

California Reopening Prompts Changes to Workplace Safety Policies

News - Labor & Employment

Walter Stella was quoted in SHRM discussing how businesses must comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

TSA “Secured Packing Facility” Program Will Facilitate Compliance with New Cargo Screening Requirements [Alert]

Publication - Aviation - Aviation

Rachel Welford discusses the TSA's new Secured Packing Facility program designed to help ease the burden of complying with new cargo screening requirements.

CMBS Borrowers Face Refinancing Challenges

News - Distressed Real Estate, Real Estate Finance

Zach Samton is quoted in a Wealth Management Real Estate article discussing potential refinancing challenges confronting CMBS borrowers as their debt reaches maturity.

Why California workers could still keep masks after OSHA ruling

News - Labor & Employment

Walter Stella spoke with KCBS Radio about how indoor workplaces in California are clear to allow workers vaccinated against COVID-19 to no longer wear a mask, but that doesn’t mean businesses have to.

Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Kenney Reach Budget Compromise [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On June 17, Philadelphia City Council approved amendments to the budget that Mayor Kenney initially presented in April.

Colorado Adds Wrinkle To Emerging State Privacy Law Quilt

News - Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Andrew Baer was quoted in an article in Law360 discussing Colorado’s position on becoming the third state in the U.S. to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy legislation.

South Florida Attorneys Support Zoom Court for Simple Hearings

News - Labor & Employment

Susan Eisenberg was quoted in the Daily Business Review discussing how remote work has been a benefit for attorneys.

Broad Street Brief: Council and Kenney Reach Budget Compromise, Council Passes Two Tenant-Support Bills Out of Committee

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

After extensive debate and negotiations, City Council approved an amended version of Mayor Kenney’s budget proposal late last night.

Best Law Firm Mentors 2021: Sarah Schlossberg

News - Commercial Litigation

Sarah Schlossberg was featured in a Q&A held by the Legal Intelligencer that discusses her being honored as a "Best Law Firm Mentor."