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June 04, 2015
Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring
The U.S. Supreme Court affirms jurisdiction of Bankruptcy Courts to enter final judgment on “Stern Claims” based on consent of parties; 3rd Circuit affirms approval of structured dismissals that violate absolute priority rule.
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June 04, 2015
News - Government & Regulatory, State Attorneys General
Lori Kalani and JB Kelly discuss the lag in Pennsylvania-related attorney general work and possible causes for the decline.
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June 03, 2015
Publication - Subrogation & Recovery
Fire and scene investigators can be exposed to hazards as they comb through a scene and debris following a fire. OSHA has recognized the unusual nature of this activity and does focus on training as a key element of complying with its regulations.
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June 02, 2015
Publication - Labor & Employment
In a decision that came as no major surprise to Supreme Court watchers, on June 1, 2015, the Court ruled 8-1 in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch that Abercrombie & Fitch violated the civil rights of a Muslim job applicant when it refused to hire her because the headscarf that she wore pursuant to her religious obligations conflicted with the company’s dress code policy.
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June 02, 2015
News - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development
Ken Fisher, a member in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, discussed New York City’s 421-a tax exemption on WNYC radio. In the piece, Ken addresses how the New York City Department of Buildings has been handling the influx of applications.
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June 02, 2015
Press Release - Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment
Cozen O’Connor and Chicago-based Meckler Bulger Tilson (MBT) are pleased to announce that, effective June 1, 2015, 58 attorneys formerly of MBT have joined Cozen O’Connor.
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June 01, 2015
Publication - Products Liability
John Sullivan discusses the ruling in Dwyer v. Boston Scientific Corp., in which a man died from head injuries suffered during a fall after the failure of his implanted defibrillator.
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June 01, 2015
Publication - Insurance Coverage - Insurance
Alycen Moss and Lynnette Espy-Williams discuss the statutory requirements regarding rescission, the contestable period, rescission methods, waiver considerations, the most common defenses to rescission, and a closing note on a likely claims from the insured – bad faith.
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June 01, 2015
News - Products Liability
Jim Heller discusses the third settlement in Philadelphia’s Risperdal mass tort, Walker v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, which was settled for a confidential amount the day opening arguments were scheduled, and the possibility of this leading to a global resolution to the litigation.
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June 01, 2015
Publication - Insurance Coverage - Insurance
Jennifer Kennedy-Coggins and V. Morgan Carroll discuss the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and will examine the potential coverage available for FACTA violations under Georgia Law.
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May 29, 2015
Publication - Utility & Energy
The ban generally prohibits PUC employees and their families from accepting any gifts or favors that would influence the manner in which the employees perform their work, make their decisions, or otherwise perform their duties.
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May 29, 2015
Publication - Tax
In Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland v. Wynne, the Court concluded that the system did not grant a resident credit for Maryland county income tax paid on income earned and taxed in another state.
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May 28, 2015
Publication - Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
In Tibble v. Edison International, the Supreme Court ruled that trustees of ERISA plans owe a continuing duty to monitor trust investments on a regular basis and remove those that become imprudent.
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May 27, 2015
News - Family Law
Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Good Day Philadelphia to discuss family feuds related to Rosie O'Donnell and Bobby Flay.
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May 26, 2015
News - Products Liability
Jim Heller discusses arguing to the jury whether Risperdal caused any of plaintiffs' injuries or damage rather than arguing their warning labels were sufficient.
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May 25, 2015
News - Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Practice Group, discusses the legality of a cooperative board member assuming the role of spokesperson and sending email communications to all members in The Cooperator.
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May 20, 2015
News - Family Law
According to an opinion piece in The New York Times, the “wife bonus” could be included in a pre- or post-nuptial agreement and is usually based on how much money her husband made and how well she does with household duties.
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May 18, 2015
News - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment
David Barron discusses how employers can enforce dress code policies while avoiding litigation.
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May 18, 2015
Publication - Products Liability
John Sullivan discusses City of Chicago v. Purdue Pharma L.P., which deals with an effort by the city of Chicago to recover payments it made to drug companies on opioid prescriptions for city employees (and retirees) covered by HMO, PPO and worker's compensation plans.
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May 14, 2015
Publication - Appellate
Stephen Miller and Diana Lin discuss the Supreme Court’s examination of a facial Fourth Amendment challenge to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.49, which authorized law enforcement officers to routinely inspect hotel guest registers without exigent circumstances, probable cause, or judicial supervision.
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