Second Circuit Revives Claims Against Saudi Bank Accused of Aiding 9/11 Attacks

News - 9/11 Litigation

Sean Carter discusses a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit directing a lower court to conduct discovery on whether it has jurisdiction to hear the claims in a civil lawsuit accusing Saudi Arabian Al Rajhi Bank of aiding al-Qaida in carrying out the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Going the Extra Mile

News - Commercial Litigation

Chris Hennessy talks to the Chicago Lawyer magazine about the Chicago Marathon and his role as board president of the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA).

Design Contractor URS Wins $5M In Calif. Route 91 Dispute

News - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Marion Hack was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the jury verdict in URS Corp. v Atkinson/Walsh Joint Venture, which awarded URS the contract balance after determining it had upheld its side of the agreement.

Collaborative Spirit Integral to Upcoming Chicago Marathon

News - Commercial Litigation

Chris Hennessy, in a feature story by the Chicago Suburban Journal & Topics News, draws parallels between his work efforts as a member of the Commercial Litigation practice mentoring younger attorneys and the collaborative efforts required to excel within the running community.

D.C. Council Approves Measure to Curb Wave of Development Appeals

News - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Meridith Moldenhauer and Samantha Mazo comment on the D.C. Council’s vote to approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's Framework Element nearly two years after the Office of Planning introduced the proposed changes in an article in Bisnow.

Jury Sent Message With $8B Risperdal Verdict, but Lawyers Don't Expect it to Stand

News - Commercial Litigation, Products Liability

Jim Heller was quoted in The Legal Intelligencer discussing the multibillion-dollar verdict that the jury ruled against Johnson & Johnson this week.

SCOTUS Case Could Decide If Federal Law Protects LGBTQ People From Job Discrimination

News - Labor & Employment

Mariah Passarelli discussed with 90.5 WESA three cases that are headed to the Supreme Court of the United States to determine if LGBTQ people are protected under federal employment discrimination laws.

Orange County Jury Awards $2 Million in $103-Million Damages Request

News - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Marion Hack was quoted in a Daily Journal article discussing the jury’s decision to award URS almost all its damages request in URS Corp. v Atkinson/Walsh Joint Venture.

The American Lawyer Announces Litigation Department of the Year Finalists

News - Commercial Litigation

Prosecutor for a Year: Cozen O'Connor Associates Get 'Real Life' Courtroom Chops in DA Partnership

News

Vince McGuinness and Pamela Dorian were quoted in The Legal Intelligencer discussing the 10-year anniversary of Cozen O'Connor's secondment program at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

News - Appellate, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Business, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Maritime Litigation, Real Estate, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Hosts The Reform Alliance at PA State Capitol

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies hosted client, The Reform Alliance at the State Capitol, meeting with Pennsylvania Senate, House Leadership and Lt. Governor to advocate for probation reform.

Jason Domark Embodies an Easygoing Approach to Litigation

News - Commercial Litigation

Jason Domark was recently featured in the Daily Buisness Review.

Cozen O'Connor Adds Three Lobbyists in Chicago

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O'Connor welcomes three new lobbyists, John F. Dunn, Darren Collier, and Patrick L. Carey to the Public Strategies practice in Chicago.

Why the Office Halloween Party is becoming a Corporate Zombie

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in Patch discussing how companies should handle office Halloween parties.

As Legal Business Moves Faster, Lawyers Aim to Manage Client Expectations

News - Labor & Employment

Susan Eisenberg discussed with Law.com about the expectations that clients have with attorneys in their response time.

Thomas Wilkinson named Chair of the Defense Research Institute Lawyers' Professionalism and Ethics Committee

News

The appointment is for a one-year term and is effective at the conclusion of the DRI 2019 Annual Meeting in New Orleans October 16-19.

Asylum Advocates

News - Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment

Julie Trester and Corey Hickman were recognized by their alma mater, the University of Illinois, for their pro bono work in support of a young Mexican family seeking asylum.

Justice Dept. Offers 9/11 Families New Detail About Investigation of Suspected Saudi Accomplices

News - 9/11 Litigation

Sean Carter was quoted in an article discussing The Justice Department's decision to provide new information to the families of those killed on 9/11 who are suing the government of Saudi Arabia over possible complicity in the terrorist attacks — but only under a protective order meant to keep the information from becoming public.

Jennifer Brandt a Guest on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt appeared on Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia discussing the investigation of a Delaware day care worker charged with murder in the death of 4-month-old under her watch.