Eight Million Portable Dehumidifiers Recalled in The Last 10 Years [Alert]

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

The use of portable dehumidifiers poses a significant fire risk as almost every major brand of dehumidifier has been recalled in the last 10 years.

US Supreme Court Revisits Gerrymandering and the Voting Rights Act [The Legal Intelligencer]

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Stephen Miller and Pamela Dorian published an article in The Legal Intelligencer discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the issue of gerrymandering in Merrill v. Milligan.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers

Press Release - Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence, Franchising, Ground Leasing, Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Joint Ventures

Super Lawyers has named Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Donald C. Nanney and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian, Jonathan S. Gross, and Paul S. Rutter to its 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list.

New York Note: Executive FY24 Budget, City Legislation, Composting

Publication

News in New York – Governor Hochul Releases FY24 Executive Budget; NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation; Citywide Composting Program; Council Hearing on Facial Recognition Technology

Biometrics Update: Class Plaintiffs Have 5 Years to Bring Claims Under Illinois’s BIPA [Alert]

Publication - Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends

Max Kaplan discusses the Supreme Court of Illinois's decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., ruling that BIPA is subject to the five-year, catch-all statute of limitations.

State AG Pulse | Money, Money, Money: Where does it go and why?

Publication - State Attorneys General

In this episode we draw back the curtain on attorney general settlements, including an AG’s statutory authority and motives, and the factors that determine the size and composition of a settlement, and provide insights to help businesses negotiate for the best possible outcome.

Nicole Sprinzen Speaks with CBS NY About NYPD Officer Accused of Spying for China

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Nicole Sprinzen was interviewed by CBS News New York on February 2, 2023, in connection with an exclusive story about a Tibet-born NYPD officer Baimadajie Angwang, who made headlines in the New York area and across the country after he had been accused of being a spy for China.

Broad Street Brief: Community Meeting Around FDR Park Renovations Draws Protesters; Continued Life Sciences Development in Philadelphia

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

A coalition of local organizations under the umbrella of Philadelphia’s progressive Working Families Party announced Monday that it would be endorsing former Councilmember Helen Gym for mayor in the upcoming primary. The Working Families Party has risen in prominence as a legitimate third-party contender in recent years, with At-Large Councilmember Kendra Brooks being the first member from the party to be elected to City Council in 2019 and Larry Krasner’s candidacy for district attorney having been bolstered by the party’s support twice.

How Cos. Can Avoid Sinking In The Union Organizing Storm [Law360]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Daniel Johns authored an article about the rise in union organizing and how employers can handle it.

AG Campbell Dings Auto Dealer For Pricing Discrimination | FTC Schools Chegg on Data Security | ESG Remains AG Target in 2023

Publication - State Attorneys General

Chancery Court Sustains M&A Fraud Claims Based on Near-Term Financial Projections

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Delaware Litigation

Kaan Ekiner and Mark Felger, writing in the Delaware Business Court Insider, discuss a recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision addressing several issues that often arise in motion practice at the pleading stage of cases involving allegations of M&A fraud based on near-term financial projections.

How to Respond to Drinking on the Job

News - Labor & Employment

Debra Friedman was quoted in SHRM discussing how employers should handle the suspicion of an employee drinking on the job or being intoxicated at work.

Cozen O’Connor Continues its Canadian Expansion, Adding a Leading Securities and Capital Markets Team to its Toronto Office

Press Release - Capital Markets & Securities, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate

Andrew Elbaz and Alexander Katznelson join as members and Zachary Janes and Michael Shafarenko as associates in the firm's Corporate Practice Group in Toronto.

Veteran Corporate Attorney Jonathan K. Kitchen Joins Cozen O’Connor’s New York City Office

Press Release - Corporate

Kitchen, who comes to the firm from Barton LLP, joins as a member in Cozen O’Connor’s New York City office at 3 WTC.

Canada to Increase Penalties for Non-compliance with FDI Reviews

News - Antitrust & Competition

Michael Osborne and Samuel Bogetti were quoted in a Foreign Investment Watch article discussing the new guidelines the Canadian government issued for their national security review process.

Can US Employers Recover Damages from Former Employees for ‘Time Theft’?

News - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in SHRM discussing what employers can do when an employee is accused of time theft.

OSHA Expands Enforcement Against Serious Safety Violators

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing OSHA's new enforcement guidance and how it applies instance-by-instance citations for serious violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

Cozen Currents: What Makes the GOP McTick in Divided Government

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“While much of the focus on how effective Washington can be under divided government has been on newly installed Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his relationship with his fellow Republicans, perhaps a more important dynamic that has been largely overlooked is the relationship between McCarthy and his Senate counterpart, Mitch McConnell.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

New York Note: State of the City, Governor’s Budget, Judicial Appointments

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Mayor Adams Delivers State of the City; Governor Hochul to Deliver FY24 Executive Budget; Mayor Adams Announces 21 Judicial Appointments and Reappointments

Keep these five employment law issues on your radar this year

News - Labor & Employment

Nandini Sane spoke with Human Resource Executive about employment law topics that employers should focus on this year.