Policy Limits Demands and Time Limit Demands Duty to Settle [The Brief]

Publication - Insurance

Gary Gassman, a member of firm's Global Insurance Department, and Jonathan Walton, an associate in the firm's Global Insurance Department, co-authored. "Policy Limits Demands and Time Limit Demands Duty to Settle."

Assignor Estoppel Does Not Apply in IPR Proceedings [Alert]

Publication - Intellectual Property

What Is a “Mary Carter” Agreement? [ABA Practice Points]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Maritime Litigation, Transportation & Logistics Litigation, Transportation & Trade

David Loh, a member in the firm's Transportation & Trade Practice, and Willliam Lesser, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, "What Is a “Mary Carter” Agreement?" for the American Bar Association Practice Points.

Split Third Circuit Decision Revives Claims Arising From Fatal 2005 Cessna Crash

Publication - Aviation, Aviation Litigation, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

Robert L. Bowman and Robert F. Foster discuss the Third Circuit's decision in Sikkelee v. Precision Airmotive Corp., that held state-law claims brought against an aircraft engine manufacturer were not conflict preempted by federal law. This decision places equipment manufacturers and other defendants at greater risk of being held liable for state law-based accident claims and other related cases.

US Supreme Court Considers Asbestos Actions Under Maritime Law [The Legal Intelligencer]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Stephen Miller, Vice Chair of the firm's White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, and Leigh Ann Benson, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, "US Supreme Court Considers Asbestos Actions Under Maritime Law" for The Legal Intelligencer.

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections - Post Election: Where Are We Now

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On our final episode of The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer, and Blake Rutherford analyze Tuesday’s election results with a view toward how the outcomes will impact policymaking in Washington heading into 2019. The team also discusses the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and look forward to what the 2020 presidential election may bring.

Fix New York’s Broken Balloting and Election Laws

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

In a recent op-ed published in the Gotham Gazette, Jamie Ansorge, a Government Relations Adviser for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies and counsel within the law firm, discusses the voting troubles in New York and the need for electoral reforms at the state level.

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies New York Post 2018 Midterm Election Debrief

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Stuart Shorenstein, Katie Schwab, Ken Fisher, and Rose Christ from Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies New York host a special conference call to debrief on the New York general election results and the implications of the results in terms of policy for the next term.

Expanded Rent Control Dead — For Now [Alert]

Publication - Manufactured Housing

Richard Close, Thomas Casparian, Duane Montgomery, Spencer Isaac Eldred, and Susy Forbath discuss California voters rejection of Prop.10, which would have expanded the ability of local governments to implement more comprehensive rent control.

Adviser-Consultants Held Not 'Other Professionals' for Purposes of Section 327(a) of the Bankruptcy Code

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger co-authored an article in the Delaware Business Court Insider discussing a pair of decisions from the Delaware Bankruptcy Court that address whether persons providing services to debtors relating to the disposition and monetization of real estate, intellectual property, and other estate assets are “professionals.”

The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Live Election Day Edition

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On today’s special, live election day edition of our Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Howard Schweitzer, Mark Alderman, and Blake Rutherford give their final predictions and analysis before polls close.

U.S. Completes Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal [Alert]

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

Don Kassilke and Matt Howell discuss the conclusion of the wind-down periods and the United State's return to the pre-JCPOA status quo with regard to most secondary sanctions.

Cozen O’Connor’s Global IP Practice Continues to Expand Rapidly, Adding Vadim Braginsky to its Minneapolis IP Team

News - Intellectual Property

Braginsky is the Seventh IP Attorney to Join the Nationally Recognized Practice in the Past Four Months

Ken Fisher Elected to Board of Directors of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

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

Kenneth Fisher, a member of the Business Law Department at Cozen O’Connor, has been elected to the board of directors of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Fisher will serve a two-year term on the board, effective October 25, 2018.

L&E Attorneys Joseph Tilson and Susan Eisenberg Recognized in 2018 Chambers Global Rankings

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Chambers Global has recognized Cozen O’ Connor attorneys Joseph Tilson and Susan Eisenberg as two worldwide leaders in labor and employment law. Both Tilson and Eisenberg are also ranked in the Chambers USA Guide.

Mark Alderman and Jim Schultz Discuss Midterm Elections on NBC10 Philadelphia’s @Issue

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On Sunday, November 4, Mark Alderman, Chairman of Cozen O’Connor’s Public Strategies group, and Jim Schultz, Chairman of Cozen O’Connor’s Government & Regulatory group, appeared on NBC Philadelphia’s @Issue to discuss what’s at stake in the Midterm Elections.

Lower Court Split Means Supreme Court Could Rule On Rights Of Gay And Transgender Employees [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Jake Rubinstein discusses the split between the Sixth and Tenth Circuits with regard to whether federal law permits discrimination against transgender employees and the DOJ's brief filed with the Supreme Court.

Heller Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100

News

Michael Heller has been included in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 100” list for the fourth consecutive year. The “Power 100” list honors individuals in the greater Philadelphia region who have a large influence in the area and are shaping the future of the region.

The New York Note – Friday, November 2

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

This Week in New York – Council Passes New Bills Related to Commercial Spaces, Ballot Proposals Receive Mixed Support from Elected Officials, Jamie Ansorge Named to 40 Under 40 List & Election Day Reception Invitation

Finish with a Punch: Tips for Writing Effective Conclusions

Publication

Brian J. Williams, a member in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, authored "Finish with a Punch: Tips for Writing Effective Conclusions" for the American Bar Association.