Hot Topics in Insurance Law in the Sunshine State

Publication - Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Insurance

John David (J.D.) Dickenson, Tiffany Bustamante, and Alexandra J. Schultz of Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department contributed the USA-Florida Trends and Development content “Hot Topics in Insurance Law in the Sunshine State: Impacts of Florida Insurance Code Reforms on the Market and in the Courts, and the Expansion of AI" to the Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance 2026 Global Practice Guide.

Updates to Vessel and Facility Security Plan Requirements [Marine News]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeffrey Lewis contributed an article to Marine News discussing high-profile actions by policymakers in 2025 that impact the commercial maritime industry.

U.S. Department of Labor Revises Federal Contractor Minimum Wage [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law, Government Contracts

Eric Leonard and Kristina Zaslavskaya discuss a recent increase for the federal contractor minimum wage from $13.30 per hour to $13.65 per hour.

How AI Data Centers Are Elevating Development Risk In 2026 [Law360]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Jeffery Mullen and Josephine Bahn contributed an Expert Analysis to Law360 discussing the impact data centers have on the construction industry.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bonta: $2.75M CCPA Deal | No More Fowl Play in OK | GOP AGs Want YouTube Receipts

Publication - State Attorneys General

Estate Settlements and RRSP Tax Liability [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Alex Swabuk shares recent case law that highlights the importance of precise drafting to mitigate litigation risks in settlements involving RRSP tax liabilities.

Beyond Docket Control: Attorney Capacity, Well-Being and the Next Phase of Fla. Case Management

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery - Insurance

Joshua R. Goodman authored the expert opinion article “Beyond Docket Control: Attorney Capacity, Well-Being and the Next Phase of Florida Case Management” for Law.com.

Joseph Hill Joins Committee of Seventy Board of Directors

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Joseph Hill, managing director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Philadelphia practice, has been appointed to the Committee of Seventy’s board of directors.

Elizabeth Margolis Named a Board Director of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

News - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

DALLAS – February 17, 2026 - Elizabeth Margolis, an associate in the Global Insurance Department, has been named a 2026 Board Director of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA).

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Adds Sean Clerget as Senior Principal in Washington, D.C.

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today announced that Sean Clerget has joined as senior principal in its Washington, D.C., office.

Landmark Union Organizing Decision Remains in Place

News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Daniel Johns was quoted in a SHRM article discussing a landmark National Labor Relations Board decision which remains in place despite the board regaining a quorum.

New Law Imposes Strict Timelines for Cooperative Transfer Approvals in NYC [Alert]

Publication - Business, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Morrison Cumins, Shayne Messing, and Jamie L. Ansorge discuss a new New York City law mandating that cooperative boards with more than 10 units adhere to strict standardized application procedures and specific deadlines.

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with CNN about the Don Lemon Indictment

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member in the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s News Central program on February 13 to discuss the federal indictment and arraignment of Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor.

Four Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, One Practice Recognized in 2026 Chambers Global

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Class Actions, Labor & Employment, Maritime Corporate & Finance, Maritime Regulatory, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends

Geoffrey Ferrer, Michael Osborne, Melissa Siebert, and Steven Weisz were ranked in their practice areas and Chambers Global has recognized Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department in the United States.

TX Targets Turbine Dumping | OH Cracks Down on Cannabis Cartels | FTC Settles with Express Scripts

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 02.12.2026 Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Carriage, Control, and Coordination of Subrogated Lawsuits in Ontario and Beyond [Alert]

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery - Insurance

Robert Sottile shares caselaw demonstrating the importance of knowing (before any loss occurs) whether the insured or the insurer would proceed with a potential subrogation case.

Keeping Civility Top of Mind [ABA Family Advocate Magazine]

Publication - Family Law, Legal Profession Services

Jennifer Brandt and Thomas Wilkinson contributed an article to the American Bar Association Family Advocate Magazine discussing the issue of incivility within Family Law Practice.

DOL Contractor Wage Change Raises Questions About Rule

News - Government & Regulatory, Transportation & Trade

Eric Leonard was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the U.S. Department of Labor’s notice to update the minimum wage for federal contract workers, which suggests that older rates no longer apply to newer contracts after the agency stopped enforcing a Biden-era standard.

Mediation Board’s Memo Shifts SpaceX’s Labor Landscape

News - Labor & Employment, Railway Labor Act

Joseph Sirbak was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) recent ruling that SpaceX falls within its jurisdiction.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Practice Leadership, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Subrogation & Recovery, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Cozen O’Connor announced several new leadership roles, including new practice and office leaders.