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Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month: OFAC and FinCEN Issue New Advisories on Ransomware Payments [Alert]

October 08, 2020

Publication - Technology, Privacy & Data Security, Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, Transportation & Trade

Don Kassilke and Katie Sobotta discuss the two new advisories from OFAC and FinCEN on ransomware attacks.


Don’t follow the White House’s example when dealing with a coronavirus outbreak at work, experts say

October 08, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with CNBC about the coronavirus outbreak in the White House.


Sweeping Changes to the H-1B Program To Go into Effect [Alert]

October 08, 2020

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer and Elizabeth Olivera discuss the DHS and DOL's interim final rules on H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas.


Deed in a Box: An Advantageous Loan Workout Method in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic [Alert]

October 07, 2020

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Distressed Real Estate, Real Estate

Rebecca Eschen discusses why deed-in-a-box transactions are particularly well-suited for the COVID-era economic instability.


Anti-Assignment Clause Prohibiting Assignment by Operation of Law Applies to Subsequent Merger

October 07, 2020

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger writing in the Delaware Business Court Insider, discuss a recent decision by the Superior Court of Delaware holding that an anti-assignment clause prohibiting an assignment “by operation of law” without the other party’s consent applied to a subsequent merger in which the contracting party was not the surviving entity.


Employers Must Beware The Coming Union Organizing Storm [Law 360]

October 07, 2020

Publication - Labor & Employment

Daniel Johns wrote an article discussing the risk of union organizing that employers may face at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.


2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program Announced [Alert]

October 06, 2020

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer discusses the process for the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.


Cozen O’Connor Gets “A” Grade on the 2020 Law Firm Climate Change Scorecard

October 06, 2020

Press Release - Environmental Litigation & Enforcement, Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence - Climate Change

To receive an A grade, Cozen O’Connor met the criteria for an A grade in either litigation, transactions, or lobbying and has no lobbying nor transactional work on behalf of the fossil fuel industry and no cases exacerbating climate change.


Cozen O’Connor’s Helene Jaron Named a 2020 "Woman of Distinction" by the Philadelphia Business Journal

October 06, 2020

Press Release - Private Client Services

Philadelphia, October 6, 2020- Helene Jaron, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group, has been selected as a 2020 Woman of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal.


Jennifer Brandt appointed as the ABA Family Law Section Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism

October 06, 2020

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Family Law

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, has been appointed as the ABA Family Law Section Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism for the 2020 year.


How Law Firms Are Handling the 'Most Interesting' Budgeting Season in Years

October 05, 2020

News

Michael Heller discusses law firm budgeting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the most challenging areas to plan for 2021 expenditures — marketing and client development.


Demand Respect for Results [Albany Times Union]

October 05, 2020

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to the Albany Times Union discussing President Trump’s refusal to agree to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the 2020 election.


Andy King’s Expulsion a Sign of Stricter Enforcement

October 05, 2020

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Kenneth Fisher was quoted in an article in City & State New York addressing New York City Council’s unprecedented expulsion of Council Member Andy King following accusations that he harassed staff, took a $2,000 kickback from an aide, and ignored punishments doled out by the council after previous ethics violations.


Facing dual challenges of work and home-schooling, more women are sacrificing their careers

October 05, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Debra Friedman spoke with NBC News about women being forced to make the choice between caring for their children or prioritizing their own career during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Section 112 Issues Concerning Disclosure and Claims for AI Technologies [Bloomberg Law]

October 02, 2020

Publication - Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Patents

Vadim Braginsky wrote a chapter for Bloomberg Law’s Corporate Practice Portfolio Series on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning discussing the many artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that are algorithmic, and particularly amenable to being described by their functionality.


Patenting Eligibility Issues and Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Technologies [Bloomberg Law]

October 02, 2020

Publication - Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Patents

Vadim Braginsky wrote a chapter for Bloomberg Law’s Corporate Practice Portfolio Series on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning discussing the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is wide-ranging, encompassing a spectrum of technologies.


Cozen O’Connor Negotiates Historic Settlement for Offshore Sports-Betting Company

October 01, 2020

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations - Gaming

Barry Boss, Stephen Miller, and Kara Kapp negotiate a historic non-prosecution agreement involving 5Dimes, a major offshore sports-betting operator.


Jennifer A. Brandt Featured on Law & Crime

September 30, 2020

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Practice, was a guest on Law & Crime discussing the Joel Guy Trial.


Cozen O’Connor Negotiates Historic Settlement for Offshore Sports-Betting Company [Alert]

September 30, 2020

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations - Gaming

Barry Boss, Stephen A. Miller, and Kara Kapp discuss the non-prosecution agreement involving 5Dimes.


Connecticut Legal Awards Winners Saluted in Heartfelt Program

September 30, 2020

News - Construction Law

Leslie King was quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing her recognition as Connecticut’s Attorney of the Year, and whether work has slowed down for her since the pandemic.

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