The Apple/Epic Games App Store Saga: Who Do You Trust?

Publication - Antitrust, Commercial Litigation

David Reichenberg contributed an article to Forbes discussing how a trial was conducted in Epic Games’ lawsuit against Apple for removing the Fortnite App from its App Store.

Paul Connell Featured in the Aquinas Report

Publication - State Attorneys General

Cozen O’Connor Bolsters Commercial Litigation Practice with the Addition of Veteran Litigator Jeremy E. Deutsch and Team

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Joining with him will be Christian V. Cangiano, of counsel, Elliot J. Coz, counsel, and Eric W. Huang, Christopher Paolino, and Ian Bain as associates.

A Revised Post-Coronavirus Return to Work Checklist [Alert]

Publication - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

In light of recent guidance issued by the Center for Disease Control and the EEOC, we have updated our Return to Work Checklist.

Factoring Companies Target IRA Annuities

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Stephen Harris contributed an article to the American Bar Association's Admiralty Litigation committee website discussing how factoring companies that attempt to purchase IRA payment streams should be denied.

Employers Contend with Conflicts over Masks, Vaccinations

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

David Barron spoke with SHRM about how the CDC's recent guidance on masks has encouraged some vaccinated employees to go maskless in the workplace.

Five Years after Form 18: Post-Iqbal–Twombly Rule 12(b)(6) and 12(c) Motions to Dismiss Patent Infringement Claims [IP Watchdog]

Publication - Intellectual Property, Patents

Eric Levi authored an article on district courts evaluating whether patent infringement complaints satisfy the plausibility standard under Fed. R. Civ. P. 8 and the Supreme Court’s Iqbal–Twombly standard.

A Compelling Case for Judicial Education [Alert]

Publication - Life Insurance & Annuities

Ingrid Hopkinson discusses the Jeffrey Barber v. Bruce Stanko, et al., and Zachary Barber v. Bruce Stanko, et al. cases and the importance of ensuring that judges have the information necessary to confirm not only that the procedural requirements of the applicable structured settlement protection acts are met.

Required Vaccinations? The Doormen’s Union Says No

News - Real Estate

Leni Cummins discusses the push to mandate the COVID vaccine for public-facing employees such as doormen and concierge throughout New York City in New York Magazine’s Curbed.

Broad Street Brief: Council Looks to Incentivize Vaccines, New Police Oversight Board Passes Council

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Members of City Council will review two proposals to incentivize vaccines citywide. The first proposal would give residents a $50 credit to use on Philadelphia Gas Works and Water Department bills, and the other would create $50 vouchers that can be used “in a manner to be determined by the City.” Both proposals would be capped at 100,000 vouchers.

High Court Affirms Bankruptcy Ends LLC Membership but Not Member's Economic Interest

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Commercial Litigation

Barry Klayman and Mark Felger, writing in the Delaware Business Court Insider, review a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Delaware affirming that the Bankruptcy Code does not preempt the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act to the extent that it divests members of an LLC who file for bankruptcy of the right to participate in the management of the company, but not their economic interest.

Subprime Auto Lender Allegedly Helped Sell Lemons | Fishy Medical Claims | CFPB Stops Loan Financing Scheme

Publication - State Attorneys General

John Ho on KOGO-AM

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

John Ho joined KOGO-AM in San Diego to discuss what the June 15 re-opening of California means for being at work.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues the Expansion of New York Group with the Addition of Kaitesi Munroe

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

Coming to the firm from The Madison Square Garden Company, where she served as a government affairs & social impact associate, Munroe will represent clients at the state and local levels and expand the firm’s reach with public officials and community leaders.

AMG Capital Decision May Mean More FTC Collaboration with State AGs, Increased Costs, Longer Timelines [Alert]

Publication - State Attorneys General

Meghan Stoppel discusses the history of state AG and FTC collaboration and how AMG Capital may change that collaboration going forward.

Vincent McGuinness Honored as a 2021 Distinguished Leader by The Legal Intelligencer

Press Release

Vincent McGuinness, president and managing partner of the firm, has been recognized by The Legal Intelligencer as a 2021 Professional Excellence Award winner in the Distinguished Leaders category.

Larry Laubach Honored by The Legal Intelligencer for Most Effective Deal Maker

Press Release - Corporate

Larry Laubach, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group, has been recognized by The Legal Intelligencer as a 2021 Professional Excellence Award winner in the Most Effective Dealmakers category.

Legalization of Marijuana Gaining Momentum in Connecticut

Publication - Cannabis

Steve Katkov discusses legislation in Connecticut to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

Walter Stella on KCBS-AM

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Walter Stella appeared on KCBS-AM discussing the upcoming Cal OSHA vote on COVID-19 guidelines.

E. Gerald Riesenbach Honored by The Legal Intelligencer for Lifetime Achievement

Press Release - Business/Corporate

Gerald Riesenbach, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Business Practice, has been recognized by The Legal Intelligencer as a 2020 Professional Excellence Award winner in the Lifetime Achievement category.