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July 25, 2013
News - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment
In an article titled “7 Tips For Employers on Social Media Discovery,” Michael Schmidt of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group discusses how social media is a new forum of potential evidence in employment cases.
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July 25, 2013
News - Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement, White Collar Defense & Investigations
In an article titled ''Feds Charge Hedge Fund SAC Capital In NY Case,'' Barry Boss, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, Vice Chair of the Commercial Litigation Department and Office Managing Partner of the firm’s D.C. office, shares his insights into the SAC Capital Advisors indictment.
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July 12, 2013
News - Professional Liability
In an article titled, “Attorneys Suspended Nine Months for Influencing Client's Story,” Thomas G. Wilkinson, member in Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department and co-chair of the Conflicts of Interest Subcommittee of the ABA Section of Litigation’s Ethics and Professionalism Committee, examines a recent New York Appellate Division case in which two attorneys received nine-month suspensions after admitting to influencing their client’s version of events.
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July 10, 2013
News - Family Law
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on “Good Day” on Fox29 today to discuss post-nuptial agreements.
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June 18, 2013
News - White Collar Defense & Investigations
In an article titled, "Anti-Corruption as a Cottage Industry: Rise in FCPA Enforcement Generates Heavy Workloads for Outside Counsel," Stephen Miller of the firm's Commercial Litigation Department discusses the benefits of using lawyers with experience in government when seeking counsel on FCPA-related matters.
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June 17, 2013
News - Labor & Employment
A. Martin Wickliff, Jr. has been recognized among “The Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Attorneys – Top 100” by Human Resource Executive magazine. The list is compiled based on evaluations by clients and peers, as well as independent research by Human Resource Executive and Lawdragon, a nationally recognized networking site for lawyers and clients. The list honors “lawyers who represent excellence in their craft and profession and have made the greatest impact in the prior year.
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June 10, 2013
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In a Father's Day themed article, Life Publications highlights Simeon Brier of the firm's Miami and West Palm Beach offices among their chosen "Power Pops." The individuals included were selected from multiple nominations of local men who exemplified Life Publications' definition of a Power Pop.
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June 07, 2013
News - White Collar Defense & Investigations
Barry Boss (Washington, D.C.) of the firm's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group in featured in the Daily Report regarding the most recent allegations of performance-enhancement drug use in major league baseball. The article titled, "Big Firms Score Baseball Drug Clients," notes Barry's representation of Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta.
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June 07, 2013
News - White Collar Defense & Investigations
Joseph Dever, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Commercial Litigation Department, was interviewed by Law360 regarding both his current practice as well as his experience with the SEC.
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June 04, 2013
News - Business, Subrogation & Recovery
The Legal Intelligencer announced Cozen O’Connor is among the top law firms recognized in its first ever Best Law Firm Corporate Practices contest. Submissions highlighted work done in the commonwealth and throughout the country by Pennsylvania lawyers.
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June 04, 2013
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Not only does this award acknowledge the firm’s dedication to making healthy education available and incentivizing employees to lead healthier lifestyles, but also congratulates the participants of the firm's wellness program for making it a success.
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May 31, 2013
News - Construction Law
An esteemed panel of attorneys selected David, a member of the Litigation Section, for the annual list, which honors a select group of attorneys under 45 years of age.
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May 29, 2013
News - Subrogation & Recovery
On June 7, the American Diabetes Association will recognize and honor Michael Heller, Cozen O'Connor's CEO, as its 2013 Father-of-the-Year in Philadelphia.
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May 24, 2013
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Hayes Hunt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Commercial Litigation Department, was quoted in an article titled, ''Will She Or Won't She? D.C. Holds Breath As IRS Official Is Called Back To Testify After (Possibly) Pleading The Fifth.''
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May 23, 2013
News - Family Law
Jennifer Brandt, of the firm’s Family Law practice, appeared on “Your Morning” on Fox 29 today to discuss the Schaible case.
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May 23, 2013
News - Subrogation & Recovery
Joe Rich, a member of the Subrogation & Recovery Department, passed the Federal Bar Examination for the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Unlike most federal courts that allow admission without an examination, the District of Puerto Rico requires applicants to sit for a multiple choice and essay examination covering topics of Federal Civil and Criminal Procedure, Federal Sentencing, Evidence, Jurisdiction and Venue, Appellate Procedure, Ethics, and the Bankruptcy Code. Congratulations to Joe---only 30% of the attorneys who took the exam passed.
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May 22, 2013
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In an article titled, “The impact and continuing evolution of the FCPA,” Stephen Miller, a member in the firm’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, discusses the recent uptick in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the benefits of self-reporting any potential violations.
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May 20, 2013
News - Family Law
Jennifer Brandt, a member in the firm’s Family Law Practice, appeared on the Fox News program, “Happening Now.”
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May 17, 2013
News - Subrogation & Recovery
The Cozen O’Connor Foundation’s support of local, national and nonprofit organizations was recognized for its generosity by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Among the other corporations receiving corporate philanthropy awards were Wal-Mart, Comcast and US Airways.
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May 15, 2013
News - Intellectual Property
Cozen O’Connor’s Intellectual Property Team ranked number 19 out of 153 top trademark law firms across the United States in Intellectual Property Today’s annual rankings. The list, published in May 2013, ranks firms and individuals according to the number of U.S. trademark registrations issued in 2012.
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