Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Taps Towner French to Lead Federal Lobbying Practice

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies is pleased to announce that Managing Director C. Towner French will lead its federal lobbying practice in Washington, D.C. A bipartisan government relations and communications firm with a presence at the federal, state, and municipal levels, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies is an affiliate of Cozen O’Connor, an Am Law 100 firm.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Press Release - Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Franchising, Intellectual Property, Real Estate

Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Marion Hack and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian and Paul S. Rutter to its 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Joseph McCormack, counsel in the Los Angeles office was named a 2025 Rising Star.

Cozen Currents: America (First) at an Inflection Point

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“With the return of President Trump and his America First foreign policy, leaders around the world are coming to terms with the realization that Trump’s first term approach to geopolitics can no longer be viewed as an aberration in US policy but rather as an inflection point.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Unpacking Dark Patterns [Alert]

Publication - Business, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Christopher Dodson and Andrew Baer discuss the increasing focus and scrutiny of dark patterns by legislative and regulatory bodies and attempt to bridge the gap between the abstract concept “dark pattern” and the real world of business technology and business processes.

Democratic AGs Defend U.S. EPA Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

Publication - State Attorneys General

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, February 24, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania’s emergency management and fire response agencies are grappling with potential federal funding cuts and recruitment issues, which could impact their ability to manage crises effectively. Center Square Pennsylvania has more.

New York Note: New Oversight for Adams, Congestion Pricing, Asylum Seeker Shelters

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last Thursday, Governor Hochul announced that she would not be exercising her authority to remove Mayor Adams from office.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (2/25)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“A $500 million proposal by Gov. JB Pritzker to turn state-owned properties into shovel-ready real estate projects is part of a proposed $55.2 billion spending plan unveiled Wednesday,” by the Chicago Business Journal.

Looking into the Future of Law

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was featured in the Martindale-Avvo February Newsletter, which shared the best tips from her column “Ask Attorney Jennifer B.”

USAID aimed for 'soft power' but ended up in DOGE's crosshairs. Here's how.

News - Government & Regulatory, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade

Jeffrey Lewis was quoted in a USA Today article discussing the potential impacts of the shutdown of USAID on U.S.-flagged commercial carriers.

Richard Kalson Elected to the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors Board of Directors

Press Release - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors.

Alexander Cohen Named to Securities Docket 2025 Advisory Board

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Alexander Cohen, a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practice, has been named to the 2025 Securities Docket Advisory Board.

Judge Suspends Mayor Adam’s April Trial and Appoints Independent Counsel to Weigh In

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss Judge Dale Ho’s decision to appoint amicus counsel in Mayor Eric Adam’s trial.

Revamped HSR: What to Expect When You’re Expecting To Make a Deal [Alert]

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, Corporate, Government & Regulatory, International

Jonathan Grossman and Matt Howell discuss changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and what companies that may need to prepare a filing in the future should be aware of in order to avoid a potential delay in closing.

Josephine Bahn Selected as a Leaders in Law Honoree by The Daily Record

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Josephine Bahn, an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been selected as one of The Daily Record’s 2025 Leaders in Law honorees in the Leadership in Law category.

Federal Judge Indefinitely Adjourns New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Criminal Trial

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on ABC7 to discuss Judge Dale Ho’s decision to appoint an independent attorney to argue against the DOJ’s motion in Mayor Eric Adam’s corruption trial.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 20, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania officials are awaiting further guidance on federal funding cuts — impacting infrastructure, energy, transit, and more — with Governor Josh Shapiro’s office suing five federal agencies over $1.2 billion in inaccessible grant funding.

Illinois Insights Special Edition: 2025 Budget Address Recap

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On Wednesday, February 19, Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his seventh annual Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, where he unveiled his $55.2 billion FY26 Executive Budget - marking an approximately $2 billion increase over the current fiscal year budget.

Lighting Up: Pursuing Recovery for Grow Lamp and Fixture Failures

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Paul R. Bartolacci, Natalie Keusseyan, and Andrew Thoresen of Oracle Forensics will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Lighting Up: Pursuing Recovery for Grow Lamp and Fixture Failures." This webinar will explore subrogation opportunities in fire losses caused by grow lamps and fixtures in cannabis cultivation. Attendees will learn about the fire risks associated with these products, common failure modes, and the legal theories that support recovery efforts.

Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Appoints New Housing Initiative Leader

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Mayor Cherelle Parker appointed Angela Brooks, who currently serves as director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing in Illinois, to oversee the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) initiative, which aims to create or preserve 30,000 housing units in Philadelphia.