The Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt discussed with HR Daily Advisor the downsides and benefits for employers that offer unlimited PTO.

What Do You See? Banning Brokers Fees Ain’t Law, Experts Argue

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins is quoted in Real Estate Weekly on The New York Department of State’s legal guidance on tenant-paid broker fees. As a part of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act that was passed last summer, landlords are now prohibited from charging tenants for broker fees. The real estate industry is challenging the legality of the guidance.

Litigation Likely as New York Frees Tenants from Broker Fees

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins explains how new guidance from the New York Department of State could impact landlords in an article in Law 360.

New York Broker Fee Ban Halted by Judge

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins comments on the court’s decision to grant a temporary restraining order against guidance from the Department of State that prevents landlords, in certain circumstances, from collecting broker fees from tenants in a Multi-Housing News article.

NYC Real Estate Industry Reeling after Surprise Broker Fees Ruling

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Cummins is quoted in the New York Post on a recent guidance memo issued by the New York Department of State which dictates that tenants cannot be charged broker fees in certain circumstances.

Impeachment Is Almost Over. Here Are the Dozens of Lawyers Who Got Involved

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

On February 5, the National Law Journal published an article about the private lawyers who were pulled into President Donald Trump's impeachment at “nearly every stage of the proceedings."

Jennifer Brandt a Guest on Law and Crime News

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, was a guest on Law and Crime News discussing a number of trials happening around the country.

Michael Heller Recognized Among Philadelphia Business Journal Power 100

News - Business

Michael Heller has been included in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 100” list for the sixth consecutive year.

Making the Push

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

In its January 2020 edition, the Chicago Lawyer magazine highlights the work of the Chicago office of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, particularly Darren Collier’s efforts to shape the 2020 legislative agenda.

Public Strategies’ Efforts Result in Groundbreaking Win for UPS

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on January 29 that United Parcel Service (UPS), a leading multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, plans to construct a “super hub” in Lower Swatara Township and open three new facilities in Carlisle, Northampton County, and the Philadelphia area.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers

News - Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Super Lawyers has recognized six Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 lists of top practitioners in Illinois, including Joe Tilson who was again named one of the "Top 100" Illinois Super Lawyers.

Katie Schwab Honored as One of New York’s Most Distinguished Leaders

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Katie Schwab, Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies New York Government Affairs practice, has been honored by City & State New York as one of the 2020 “New York 50 Over 50” leaders.

Simeon Brier Appointed to Board Chair of SOS Children’s Villages – Florida

News - Commercial Litigation

Simeon Brier has been appointed chair of SOS Children’s Villages- Florida’s Board of Directors.

Jennifer Brandt and Bernard Zbrzeznj named 2019 “Five-Star Attorneys” by Suburban Life Magazine

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt and Bernard Zbrzeznj have been named 2019 “Five-Star Attorneys” by Suburban Life Magazine.

Former Toll Brothers GC Rejoins Cozen O'Connor

News - Commercial Litigation

John McDonald was featured in a Law360 article discussing his return to Cozen O'Connor.

Construction Practice Number One in Law360 2019 Practice Groups of the Year Awards

News - Construction Law

Cannabis Team Named Group Of The Year in Law360 2019 Practice Groups of the Year Awards

News - Cannabis

Judge Halts California Labor Law from Applying to Independent Truckers

News - Labor & Employment

Michele Miller was quoted in KTLA 5 discussing a new California labor law that was blocked to more than 70,000 independent truckers.

De Blasio Unlikely to Hit Rezoning Goals

News - Real Estate

Ken Fisher discusses the likelihood of the de Blasio administration reaching its rezoning goals before the term ends in a Crain’s New York Business article.

Developer Paid de Blasio-linked Lobbyist, Lawyers for East Village Petition

News - Real Estate

Ken Fisher was quoted in an article the New York Post discussing claims that a developer paid a New York City Hall lobbyist and a law firm with ties to Mayor DeBlasio to win approval of the expansion of a 10-story office tower in the East Village.