New #MeToo Arbitration Law to Be Cited in Push for Broader Bill

News - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt was quoted in SHRM discussing the latest with the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act.

Act Fast to Preserve Evidence When Subrogating Water Damage Claims

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Joseph Rich was quoted in the Claims Journal article discussing the process of subrogating water damage.

Federal Heat Stress Worker Protection Rule Faces Legal Fires

News - Labor & Employment

Jim Sullivan spoke with Bloomberg Law about potential legal problems that loom for OSHA's proposed worker heat protection rule.

When preparing to reopen, experts suggest planning for long COVID-19

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron spoke with HR Dive discussing how long COVID-19 may constitute a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

OSHRC Clarifies ‘Bounds’ Of Single-Employer Doctrine In New Decision

News - Labor & Employment

Jim Sullivan spoke with Inside OSHA about a new decision from the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission that appears aimed at clarifying the limits of its test for determining when separate entities may be considered a “single employer” in OSHA enforcement actions.

Ken Fisher and Stuart Shorenstein Recognized Among City & State New York’s 2022 Law Power 100

News - Business, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Real Estate Leasing

Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Business Law Department, and Stuart Shorenstein, Managing Director of Cozen O’Connor New York Public Strategies, have been named to City & State New York’s 2022 Law Power 100.

Signing Bonuses Have Some Drawbacks

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt spoke with SHRM about the challenges employers face when an employee signs a signing bonus.

Deals of the Year 2021 North America: The winners podium.

News - Business, Public & Project Finance

The New York State Thruway Service Areas Project was named Deal of the Year by Proximo Infra.

Jennifer Brandt Discusses Kim and Kanye’s Divorce

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Court TV.

President Signs Bill Banning Mandatory Arbitration for Certain Claims

News - Labor & Employment

Susan Eisenberg spoke with SHRM about President Biden signing a bill into law that bans enforcement of pre-dispute arbitration pacts for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims.

Hub Hires: Ropes & Gray, Fisher Phillips, Nutter

News - Construction Law

Wendy Venoit was quoted in a Law360 article that featured a long list of attorney moves in Boston during the month of February.

City demanding more affordability in apartment projects

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Cozen O’Connor PEP Surpassed $1M in 2021 'Perfect Storm'

News

Michael Heller spoke with Am Law discussing Cozen O'Connor’s 2021 financial results, which showed growth and strong performance all around.

Think Before You Pin: Pinterest & Copyright

News - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

Edward Weisz spoke with Thomas Jefferson University discussing fair use, a section of the copyright law also called Title 17 of the United States Code that governs the protection of works while promoting scholarship.

OSHA plans to step up safety missions beyond COVID

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with Newsday discussing that companies shouldn't drop their guard on COVID-19.

Jennifer Brandt Appeared on Court TV

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Court TV.

Hard Time Fighting Back: Employers Seek Defenses vs. Rising Biometrics Class Actions, Emboldened Settlement Demands

News - Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Erin Bolan Hines was quoted in a Cook County Record article discussing the BIPA statute of limitations debate and why some defense lawyers are trying to stave off settlements.

No Need For Faulty Work Coverage Bill, Attys For Insurers Say

News - Insurance Coverage - Insurance

John R. Ewell was quoted in the expert analysis “No Need For Faulty Work Coverage Bill, Attys For Insurers Say” by Law360.

How employers can help their employees feel safe when returning to the office

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt joined This Morning with Gordon Deal to discuss how employers can help their employees feel safe when returning to the office.

What To Consider Before Firing Vaccine-Averse Employees

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt spoke with Law360 about New York City's recent firing of more than 1,400 workers who refused COVID-19 vaccinations.