Paul Rutter Named in Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 List

Press Release - Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Leasing

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 — Paul Rutter, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice, has been named to the 2023 LA500 by Los Angeles Business Journal.

Brett Nicole Taylor Named 2023 Southern CA Super Lawyers Rising Star

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Brett defends clients in state and federal court in the dietary supplement, food, and cosmetic industries from product liability claims, claims of proposition 65 violations, and violations of consumer protection actions.

Don’t let your payment platforms attract regulatory scrutiny

Publication - State Attorneys General

In Legal Dive, Siran Faulders and Keturah Taylor offer principles to help companies that provide or use payments fintech avoid regulatory scrutiny and costly investigation.

Unanimous Supreme Court Holds (Reaffirms) False Claims Act Responsibility Requires Offender’s Belief of Lie [Alert]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, False Claims Act Defense, Government Contracts, White Collar Defense & Investigations

The Court has concluded that in order to bring and prove a FCA case, the government or relators must prove that the defendants knowingly committed (or intended to commit) fraud against the government.

New York Note – Deputy Mayor, Legislative Session, 2023 LGBTQ+ Power Players

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives; End of NYS Legislative Session; 2023 LGBTQ+ Power Players

Eighty-eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 23 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

Press Release - Aviation, Aviation Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Finance, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate, Health Care & Life Sciences, Insurance Corporate & Regulatory, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Labor & Employment, Maritime Corporate & Finance, Maritime Regulatory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, State Attorneys General, Transportation & Trade, Utility & Energy, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Zoning, Land Use & Development - Aviation, Cannabis

Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.

After Warhol, The High Court Must Clarify Copyright Damages [Law360]

Publication - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

Hugh Marbury and Molly Shaffer authored an article about the emergence of copyright-related legal concerns for the U.S. Supreme Court following the Court's decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. v. Goldsmith.

Announcing Transitions for COSECURE and Margolis Healy and Associates

News - COSECURE

COSECURE will now offer comprehensive physical security assessments, while Margolis Healy will focus solely on Clery Act compliance consulting.

Toolbox Talk Series Recap – Expert Conferencing ("Hot Tubbing") in Construction Disputes

Publication - Construction Law

Douglas Mackin contributed the article “Toolbox Talk Series Recap – Expert Conferencing ("Hot Tubbing") in Construction Disputes” to the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law’s The Dispute Resolver.

Are Canada’s Competition Laws Outdated? Some Say It’s Time for Change

News - Antitrust & Competition

Michael Osborne was quoted in a CBC News article discussing the Commissioner of Competition Matthew Boswell’s efforts to reform Canada’s competition laws.

Leslie M. Gomez ’95 Fosters Diverse Alumni Community as President of Yale Law School Association

News - Institutional Response Group

Leslie Gomez spoke with Yale Law School regarding the advantages associated with the Yale Law School Association.

Broad Street Brief: Parker's Plan on Crime, Public Saftey; Three CPOC Commissioners Resign in Protest; Norristown Plans "Sweep" of Homeless Encampments

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

City Hall Upcoming Committee Hearings Philadelphia City Council holds several public hearings throughout the legislative calendar. You can watch the hearings here.

Texas AG Paxton Impeached by House | D.C. AG On Wage Recovery Spree | AG James Tackles Sports Warehouse Data Breach

Publication - State Attorneys General

No-buy zone: Florida’s ban on some foreign buyers has industry scrambling for response

News - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment

Scott Bettridge was quoted in The Real Deal discussing Florida Senate Bill 264.

Whose Standing Now? Federal Circuit Changes Jurisdiction Precedent for Bid Protests [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law, Government Contracts - Real Estate & Construction

The Federal Circuit ruled that the Blue & Gold waiver rule is a non-jurisdictional claims-processing rule.

How to Resolve Employee Conflicts

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in SHRM addressing how to handle complaints in the workplace.

Jan Tomasik Named a 2023 Top Rank Attorney by Nevada Business Magazine

News - Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Jan Tomasik was recognized as a 2023 Top Rank Attorney for Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Catastrophic Events by the Nevada Business Magazine.

Jennifer Brandt Reappointed as Co-Chair of the PBA Children’s Rights Committee

Press Release - Family Law

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, has been reappointed as co-chair of the PBA Children's Rights Committee.

Wendy Venoit Named a 2023 Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly

Press Release - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction, Renewable Energy

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Wendy Venoit, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been named a 2023 Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly.

Public Strategies Secures Historic Funding for Pro Bono Client: CUNY BMI

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies secured $500,000 in the NYS Budget for its pro bono client, the City University of New York Black Male Initiative.