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Connecticut Legal Awards Winners Saluted in Heartfelt Program

September 30, 2020

News - Construction Law

Leslie King was quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing her recognition as Connecticut’s Attorney of the Year, and whether work has slowed down for her since the pandemic.


Senate Bill Would Require TSA Temperature Checks at U.S. Airports [Alert]

September 30, 2020

Publication - Aviation Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

Rachel Welford discusses the bipartisan bill that would require TSA to conduct temperature checks on all passengers and other individuals seeking entry to an airport’s sterile area.


Jennifer A. Brandt Featured on Court TV

September 29, 2020

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Court TV discussing Tennessee v. Joel Guy, Jr., as well as other cases in the news.


The Dotted Line: How To Prepare For Potential Defect Claims

September 29, 2020

News - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Marion Hack was quoted in a Construction Dive article discussing the importance of contractors documenting their work processes.


Aggravation Time is Not Money in Florida [Alert]

September 29, 2020

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Joe Rich and Rick Maleski discuss the 4th District Court of Appeals in Florida's decision in P&G Trucking of Brandon, Inc., et. al. v. Riverland Hedging & Topping, Inc. et. al.


Up in Smoke: OFAC Further Erodes Obama-Era Cuba Rules [Alert]

September 29, 2020

Publication - Aviation Regulatory, Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, Transportation & Trade

Don Kassilke and Rachel Welford discuss OFAC's amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further restrict U.S. engagement with Cuba in order to deny revenue to the Cuban regime.


Super Lawyers Recognizes 21 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York

September 29, 2020

Press Release - Appellate, Business, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.


An Overview of the Rules Regarding the Realization and Recognition of Debt Cancellation Income- Part II

September 28, 2020

Publication - Tax

Tom Gallagher and Dennis Cohen are co-authors of an article published in the October 2020 issue of Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law.


SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize Shareholder Proposal Rules [Alert]

September 28, 2020

Publication - Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities

Chris Bellini discusses the SEC's amendments to modernize Rule 14a-8, which governs the process for shareholder proposals to be included in a company’s proxy statement.


Preparing For Enhanced Enforcement Under Calif. 'Mini-CFPB' [Law360]

September 28, 2020

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Brett Watson and Michael Kraft published an article to Law360 highlighting certain key provisions of the CCFPL and discussing what the CCFPL might mean for practitioners, the pros and cons of the new legislation, the challenges presented by the CCFPL, and how financial services providers should prepare themselves for anticipated aggressive enforcement procedures.


Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Working Remotely

September 25, 2020

Publication - Legal Profession Services

Deborah Winokur co-authored an article in the PLI Chronicle discussing how now is a good time to re-visit your approach to remote working and making sure you are practicing good hygiene with respect to these issues: confidentiality, competence and communication.


Edison to pay $1.16B for Thomas wildfire

September 25, 2020

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Howard Maycon is featured in The Daily Journal article titled, "Edison to pay $1.16B for Thomas wildfire" which discusses Southern California Edison Co.'s agreement to pay insurance companies $1.16 billion to settle claims arising from the 2017 Thomas Fire.


A Cautionary Tale for Vessel Mortgagees [Alert]

September 24, 2020

Publication - Maritime Corporate & Finance, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Geoffrey Ferrer and Anne Mickey discuss steps mortgagees can take to avoid a foreclosed vessel being sold at a judicial auction for just 2 percent of the amount of the secured debt.


Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Texas Super Lawyers

September 24, 2020

Press Release - Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Property Insurance

Cozen O’Connor attorneys David L. Barron, Stephen P. Pate, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., and Joseph A. Ziemianski were named 2020 Texas Super Lawyers.


Experts Urge Workers To Discuss Holiday Travel Plans, Possible Mandatory Quarantines With Employers

September 24, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with CBS New York about whether employers can restrict employees from traveling during the holidays.


Subrogation Arising from Commercial Kitchen Fire Losses Webinar

September 24, 2020

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

On September 24, 2020, Steven Gerber and Neil Wu, P.E., IAAI-CFI, CBO, South River Engineering LLC, hosted a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Subrogation Arising from Commercial Kitchen Fire Losses."


Rebuttable Presumption for COVID-19 Illnesses to Impact Employers Through 2022 [Alert]

September 23, 2020

Publication - Labor & Employment

Elena Hillman and Austin Dieter discuss SB 1159, signed into law by Governor Newsom, expanding access to workers’ compensation and making it easier for first responders, health care workers, and other workers who test positive for COVID-19 due to an outbreak.


A. Martin Wickliff, Jr. Honored by Texas Lawyer for Lifetime Achievement

September 23, 2020

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment group, has been recognized by Texas Lawyer as a recipient of their 2020 Lifetime Achieve Award.


California Codifies New COVID-19 Notice Requirements and Expands Cal OSHA Authority [Alert]

September 23, 2020

Publication - Labor & Employment

Elena Hillam and Austin Dieter discuss AB 685, signed by Governor Newsom, implementing new reporting and notice requirements and granting Cal OSHA additional powers following employee exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.


Why HR needs to watch out for ‘immunity discrimination’

September 22, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in Human Resource Executive discussing a new type of bias that involves recruiters who favor job candidates who have already contracted and survived COVID-19.

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