Mass Cancellations of H-1B Visa Appointments at U.S. Consulates in India [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment

Kelli Natrin, Beth Olivera, and Fran Rayer discuss changes by the U.S. Consulates in India affecting visa applicants, including mass cancellations of H-1B and H-4 visa appointments and stricter interview waiver criteria.

Harvard NLRB Ruling Highlights NLRA, Title VII Conflicts

Publication - Labor & Employment

Daniel Johns discusses in Law360 a recent ruling from a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge.

Trademark Laws: Pennsylvania

Publication - Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright

Camille Miller provides a Q&A guide to Pennsylvania laws protecting trademarks in Practical Law.

Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers List

News - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Insurance

Super Lawyers has named four attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Lyn Dodson and Alycen Moss are listed as Super Lawyers; Samuel M. Lyon and Saskia H. Olczak were named Rising Stars.

Hot Topics in Insurance Law in the Sunshine State

Publication - Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Insurance

John David (J.D.) Dickenson, Tiffany Bustamante, and Alexandra J. Schultz of Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department contributed the USA-Florida Trends and Development content “Hot Topics in Insurance Law in the Sunshine State: Impacts of Florida Insurance Code Reforms on the Market and in the Courts, and the Expansion of AI" to the Chambers Insurance & Reinsurance 2026 Global Practice Guide.

Updates to Vessel and Facility Security Plan Requirements [Marine News]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeffrey Lewis contributed an article to Marine News discussing high-profile actions by policymakers in 2025 that impact the commercial maritime industry.

U.S. Department of Labor Revises Federal Contractor Minimum Wage [Alert]

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

Eric Leonard and Kristina Zaslavskaya discuss a recent increase for the federal contractor minimum wage from $13.30 per hour to $13.65 per hour.

When Trees Attack: Subrogation Strategies for Fallen Tree Claims

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Natalie Keusseyan, Jennifer Carosi, and Michael-Gerold Neumann of Forstmeister Consultants LLC will present the Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "When Trees Attack: Subrogation Strategies for Fallen Tree Claims." This webinar will provide an in-depth examination of subrogation opportunities arising from fallen tree claims. The presenters will focus on the legal and factual issues that determine liability, including tree ownership and control, maintenance obligations, notice, and the distinction between “act of God” defenses and actionable negligence.

How AI Data Centers Are Elevating Development Risk In 2026 [Law360]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Jeffery Mullen and Josephine Bahn contributed an Expert Analysis to Law360 discussing the impact data centers have on the construction industry.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bonta: $2.75M CCPA Deal | No More Fowl Play in OK | GOP AGs Want YouTube Receipts

Publication - State Attorneys General

Estate Settlements and RRSP Tax Liability [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Alex Swabuk shares recent case law that highlights the importance of precise drafting to mitigate litigation risks in settlements involving RRSP tax liabilities.

Beyond Docket Control: Attorney Capacity, Well-Being and the Next Phase of Fla. Case Management

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery - Insurance

Joshua R. Goodman authored the expert opinion article “Beyond Docket Control: Attorney Capacity, Well-Being and the Next Phase of Florida Case Management” for Law.com.

Joseph Hill Joins Committee of Seventy Board of Directors

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Joseph Hill, managing director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Philadelphia practice, has been appointed to the Committee of Seventy’s board of directors.

Elizabeth Margolis Named a Board Director of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

News - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

DALLAS – February 17, 2026 - Elizabeth Margolis, an associate in the Global Insurance Department, has been named a 2026 Board Director of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association (DHBA).

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Adds Sean Clerget as Senior Principal in Washington, D.C.

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today announced that Sean Clerget has joined as senior principal in its Washington, D.C., office.

Landmark Union Organizing Decision Remains in Place

News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Daniel Johns was quoted in a SHRM article discussing a landmark National Labor Relations Board decision which remains in place despite the board regaining a quorum.

New Law Imposes Strict Timelines for Cooperative Transfer Approvals in NYC [Alert]

Publication - Business, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Real Estate

Leni Morrison Cumins, Shayne Messing, and Jamie L. Ansorge discuss a new New York City law mandating that cooperative boards with more than 10 units adhere to strict standardized application procedures and specific deadlines.

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with CNN about the Don Lemon Indictment

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member in the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s News Central program on February 13 to discuss the federal indictment and arraignment of Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor.

Four Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, One Practice Recognized in 2026 Chambers Global

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Class Actions, Labor & Employment, Maritime Corporate & Finance, Maritime Regulatory, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends

Geoffrey Ferrer, Michael Osborne, Melissa Siebert, and Steven Weisz were ranked in their practice areas and Chambers Global has recognized Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department in the United States.

TX Targets Turbine Dumping | OH Cracks Down on Cannabis Cartels | FTC Settles with Express Scripts

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 02.12.2026 Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.