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Who Exactly Is an Independent Contractor, Anyway?

January 28, 2021

News - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt joined Supply Chain Brain to explain the latest ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor on the definition of an “employee” versus an “independent contractor.”


What employees need to know about forthcoming pandemic guidelines

January 27, 2021

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with This morning with Gordon Deal to explain what employers and employees should know about new COVID-19 safety rules from the Biden administration.


Geoffrey D. Ferrer Recognized in 2021 Chambers Asia-Pacific Rankings

January 27, 2021

Press Release - Transportation & Trade

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Geoffrey D. Ferrer, vice-chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade group, and a member of the Marshall Islands bar has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Guide.


2021 Could Increase Uniformity of Taxation of Real Estate in Pennsylvania

January 27, 2021

Publication - Business, Tax

Joe Bright and Heidi Schwartz provide an analysis of Autozone Development Corp.’s appeal of a property tax assessment that is pending before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.


Big Law Firm Adds Full-Time Lobbyist in Philadelphia City Hall [Philadelphia Business Journal]

January 27, 2021

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Brianna Westbrooks joining Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies is the focus of a Philadelphia Business Journal article titled, "Big Law Firm Adds Full-Time Lobbyist in Philadelphia City Hall."


Here's How Biden's Presidency May Already Have An Effect On Your Job

January 27, 2021

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho was quoted in the Huffington Post discussing President Biden's executive order that called for OSHA to review and update its COVID-19 workplace safety recommendations.


The Right Choice: IP Stakeholders Emphasize Practical Experience, Strong IP Advocacy in Next USPTO Head

January 26, 2021

News - Intellectual Property

Aaron Lukas was quoted in IPWatchdog discussing the vacancy of under secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as deputy.


Transparency in Corporate Political Spending and SEC Rule 14a-8

January 26, 2021

Publication - Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities

Germain DeMartinis and Kathy Jaffari authored an article in The Legal Intelligencer on the increased focus on political contributions made by companies and the need for these businesses to have increased transparency in order to manage reputational risk.


Cozen O’Connor Expands New York Corporate Governance & Securities Practice with the Addition of Mehrnaz Jalali

January 26, 2021

Press Release - Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Jalali brings significant experience advising on corporate governance and securities disclosure and reporting on significant public equity and debt offerings, as well as a strong background in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. The Corporate Governance & Securities Practice has experienced significant growth in activity.


Victims of SolarWinds Cyberattack Face Investigation Costs, Liability Issues

January 26, 2021

Publication - Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Andrew Baer and Christopher Dodson discuss the significant costs and potential liability issues faced by the victims of the SolarWinds Corp. cyberattack.


Leading Lawyers Network Recognizes 26 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers as Top Illinois Practitioners

January 26, 2021

Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Subrogation & Recovery

The Leading Lawyers Network has named 24 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners and named two others as Emerging Lawyers in its 2021 survey results.


Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA Cases and Trends to Watch in 2021 [IPWatchdog]

January 25, 2021

Publication - Hatch-Waxman & Biologics, Intellectual Property, Patents

Blake Coblentz and Aaron Lukas co-authored an article about two major cases in 2021 that could have long-lasting effects on where and how Hatch-Waxman and Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) cases are litigated.


SEC Proposed Exemption Provides Regulatory Clarity For Unregistered Finders

January 25, 2021

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Commercial Litigation

Joe Dever, Seth Popick, and Lindsey Stillwell contributed an article to Temple's Business Law Magazine discussing the SEC's decision to provide much-needed clarity to the regulatory status of so-called "finders" who assist small businesses in raising capital.


Florida Supreme Court Signals Major Shift in Summary Judgment Standard

January 25, 2021

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Richard Maleski discusses the new standard to bring Florida in line with the federal courts and majority of states


Repeal of McCarran-Ferguson Act — Ramifications for Insurance Clients

January 25, 2021

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, Health Care & Life Sciences

Jonathan Grossman discusses how the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act will impact health insurance companies, as they are now no longer immune from antitrust scrutiny for activities previously found to be “the business of insurance.”


Cozen O’Connor Expands Public Strategies Practice with the Addition of Government Affairs Professional Brianna A. Westbrooks

January 25, 2021

Press Release - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Westbrooks is experienced in regulatory and legislative policy and procedure, with extensive relationships with the Philadelphia City Council.


How Rebooted Paycheck Protection Program Works: Part 2

January 22, 2021

Publication - Corporate, Emerging Business & Venture Capital

Steve Dickinson, Robert Magovern, and James Van Orden discuss key provisions to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which revived the original Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), with some modifications, in part two of a two-part article in Law360.


Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Lockdowns

January 22, 2021

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Labor & Employment

Howard Schweiter and Michael Schmidt were quoted in SHRM about what employers have learned during the COVID-19 lockdowns.


Are Changes to the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule in Our Future? [Franchising USA]

January 22, 2021

Publication - Franchising

Susan Grueneberg authored an article about the impact the Franchise Agreement mandated by the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule will have on 2021.


3 Tips For Handling This Year's Minimum Wage Increases

January 22, 2021

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in Law360 discussing how the new minimum wage laws can differ greatly across jurisdictions, so it's important to know which one applies where.

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