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.

Cozen O’Connor’s Construction Group Named Law360 Practice Group of the Year

Press Release - Construction Law

Cozen O’Connor has been named Law360 2019 Construction Group of the Year.

SECURE ACT — Notable Changes to Retirement Plan Benefits [Alert]

Publication - Private Client Services

Dan Levine and Michael Corgan discuss how the SECURE Act may impact your estate plan.

How LSU’s Football Championship Win Challenges the NCAA [The Atlantic]

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations - Sports

In the article, Stephen discusses the NCAA’s amateurism policies and the recent signs indicating that the Association may be moving toward a more equitable model that allows players to receive a bigger share of the wealth they create.

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.

PA Cannabis Legislation to Watch in 2020 [Alert]

Publication - Cannabis

Heidi Schwartz and Germain DeMartinis discuss possible big changes coming Pennsylvania for cannabis businesses and individuals who use cannabis products.

Pension Factoring Continues to Create Problems [Alert]

Publication - Life Insurance & Annuities

Mike Miller and Stephen Harris discuss the facts in Michele R. Lenderman v. Emil J. Wansa, Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America and North American Co. for Life and Health Insurance and why pension factoring continues to create problems for institutions that manage and fund these pensions.

John K. McDonald, former Toll Brothers, Inc. General Counsel, Returns to Cozen O’Connor

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

McDonald brings to the practice nearly three decades of commercial litigation experience and almost 20 years as an executive with a Fortune 500 company.

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.

Nine Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers

Press Release - Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Litigation & Enforcement, Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence, Franchising, Real Estate

Super Lawyers has named nine Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers.

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.

Chancery Modifies Order After Finding Amendment, Representations Changed Litigation [Delaware Business Court Insider]

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger authored an article in the Delaware Business Court Insider discussing a recent decision in the Court of Chancery of Delaware granting a corporation’s motion to modify an earlier advancement order where the corporation subsequently amended its claims against a former officer and director in order to eliminate the grounds for advancement.

Notice of Appeal Winter 2020

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers

Cozen O’Connor Expands Pittsburgh Office with the Addition of David P. Franklin and Paul D. Steinman

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Corporate

New hires mark another milestone for fast-growing Pittsburgh office

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.

Debra Friedman on Wharton Business Daily

News - Labor & Employment

Debra Friedman appeared on Wharton Business Daily Radio discussing joint employment.

Fashion Fights Heading to the Supreme Court

News - Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright

Edward Weisz was quoted in Women's Wear Daily discussing trademark lawsuits involving fashion.

Philadelphia Non-Residential Buildings Required to Boost Energy Efficiency Under New Law [Alert]

Publication - Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence, Real Estate

James Van Orden and Matthew Robbins discuss what commercial building owners need to know about the Building Energy Performance Policy bill signed into law by Mayor Kenny.