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Lower Court Split Means Supreme Court Could Rule On Rights Of Gay And Transgender Employees [Alert]

November 02, 2018

Publication - Labor & Employment

Jake Rubinstein discusses the split between the Sixth and Tenth Circuits with regard to whether federal law permits discrimination against transgender employees and the DOJ's brief filed with the Supreme Court.


Heller Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100

November 02, 2018

News

Michael Heller has been included in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Power 100” list for the fourth consecutive year. The “Power 100” list honors individuals in the greater Philadelphia region who have a large influence in the area and are shaping the future of the region.


The New York Note – Friday, November 2

November 02, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

This Week in New York – Council Passes New Bills Related to Commercial Spaces, Ballot Proposals Receive Mixed Support from Elected Officials, Jamie Ansorge Named to 40 Under 40 List & Election Day Reception Invitation


Finish with a Punch: Tips for Writing Effective Conclusions

November 02, 2018

Publication

Brian J. Williams, a member in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, authored "Finish with a Punch: Tips for Writing Effective Conclusions" for the American Bar Association.


Baltimore Voters Test Resistance to Privatization

November 02, 2018

News - Utility & Energy

Michael Klein, a member of the firm’s Utility, Environmental & Energy Practice, is quoted in Bloomberg on a ballot measure that, if approved, would prevent the city of Baltimore from selling its government-owned water and sewer system.


STOLI - What you don't know may cost you [Munich RE]

November 01, 2018

Publication - Life Insurance & Annuities

Michael Miller and Gregory Star contributed an article to Munich Re discussing stranger-oriented life insurance, "STOLI," and the effect it has on people today.


That Just Happened! Florida Returns to the Frye Expert Standard [Alert]

November 01, 2018

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Joe Rich discusses the benefits of Florida's decision to return to the Frye standard over the Daubert standard.


Jennifer Brandt Featured on HLN Discussing Mother Abandoning Children

November 01, 2018

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, the co-chair of the firm's Family Law Group, appeared on HLN on CNN discussing the Wake County, N.C., mother who abandoned her two children on the side of the road.


When is a Disclosure Not a Disclosure? [Alert]

November 01, 2018

Publication - Intellectual Property, Patents

Martin B. Pavane and Darren S. Mogil discuss the Federal Circuit's decision in FWP IP APS v. Biogen MA, Inc., an appeal from a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision in an interference between FWP and Biogen.


The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – Less Than a Week to Go

October 31, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On this week’s (Halloween!) edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Mark Alderman, Howard Schweitzer, and Blake Rutherford discuss the state of the midterms with less than 7 days until the ballots are counted.


Cozen O’Connor Adds Exelon, Starbucks

October 31, 2018

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Patrick Martin, principal and director, Midwest of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies group, was mentioned in Politico Influence for the addition of clients Exelon and Starbucks to the firm’s client base.


The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections - Special General Election Edition

October 30, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, State Attorneys General

On this podcast, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies Managing Partner Howard Schweitzer and Former Virginia Attorney General and member of the Cozen O’Connor State AG group Jerry Kilgore join Blake Rutherford to discuss the highlights of key incumbent and open seat races in the 31 State AG elections in 2018.


Effective Today: The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law

October 29, 2018

Publication - Labor & Employment

The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law, which was signed into law on May 2, 2018 and takes effect today, allows employees to accrue one hour of earned sick leave for every thirty hours worked, up to forty hours each year.


New Mandatory CFIUS Pilot Program Changes the Rules for Foreign Investment in the United States

October 29, 2018

Publication - Business, Transportation & Trade

Foreign investors in U.S. businesses take note: If your transaction is scheduled to close any time after November 10, 2018, new U.S. national security rules could result in delays or penalties for non-compliance.


The Ways Your Halloween Office Party Can Easily Turn Into a Living Nightmare (That You Probably Haven't Considered)

October 27, 2018

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department, discussed with Inc. how to have a clean Halloween office party.


3 Tips To Avoid Legal Horror At Office Halloween Parties

October 26, 2018

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment department, was quoted in Law360 about costume guidelines at work Halloween parties to avoid any trouble.


The New York Note – Friday, October 26

October 26, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

This Week in New York – Michael Blake, Jumaane Williams Announce Intent to Run for Office of NYC Public Advocate, Next Week's City Council Hearings, Upcoming Beltway Briefing Podcast


The Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections – 12 Days Until Ballots are Cast

October 25, 2018

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On this week’s edition of the Beltway Briefing Road to the 2018 Midterm Elections podcast, Mark Alderman, Blake Rutherford, Kaitlyn Martin, Greg Jarmas, and Hope Sheils discuss the state of the midterms with less than two weeks to go.


Court Dismisses Claims Alleging Undisclosed Deductions from Structured Settlement Funds [Alert]

October 24, 2018

Publication - Life Insurance & Annuities - Insurance

Lisa Stern and Mike Miller discuss a number of attempts to hold casualty carriers and annuity issuers liable for allegedly failing to disclose deductions from the amounts used to purchase structured settlement annuities for plaintiffs’ benefit. Each case has met with varying results but serves as a reminder of the pitfalls and exposure to the insurance industry at the point of settlement.


Federal Court Upholds Policy Approved Under the Interstate Insurance Compact [Alert]

October 24, 2018

Publication - Life Insurance & Annuities - Insurance

Lisa Stern and Michael Miller discuss the first decision to directly address the question whether an interstate compact that is not congressionally approved may delegate authority to an interstate body to promulgate regulations that trump conflicting law in the compact states.

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