Cozen O'Connor's Corporate Practice Selected as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year Finalist by The American Lawyer

News - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Commercial Finance, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Emerging Business & Venture Capital, Health Care & Life Sciences, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Private Equity, Public & Project Finance, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm’s Corporate Practice has been selected by The American Lawyer as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year finalist for 2024.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

News - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Mining – Canada, Real Estate

Best Lawyers Canada has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

2nd Circ. Tosses Sudan's Appeal Over 9/11 Immunity Denial

News - 9/11 Litigation, Subrogation & Recovery

Sean P. Carter was quoted in the Law360 article “2nd Circ. Tosses Sudan's Appeal Over 9/11 Immunity Denial” by Law360.

Rose Christ, Katie Schwab Advancing Mental Health in New York, CSNY Special Report

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Rose Christ and Katie Schwab, co-chairs of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice, co-authored a City & State New York (CSNY) Special Report on Mental Health.

PA Commonwealth Court Decides Tax Exemption for Goodwill Industries [Alert]

Publication - Business, Real Estate, Tax

Dan Schulder discusses the PA Commonwealth Court's ruling that Goodwill Industries is entitled to a real estate tax exemption and does not compete with commercial enterprises.

How One Florida Engineer Charged Others With Fraudulent Insurance Reports, Testimony

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Joshua R. Goodman was quoted in L&S Insurance and Financial Services Inc.’s Home Insurance Guru blog, “How One Florida Engineer Charged Others With Fraudulent Insurance Reports, Testimony.”

News in New York – Corporation Counsel Hearing, Comptroller Race

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last Tuesday, New York City Council held a hearing for the nomination of Randy Mastro to Corporation Counsel. Mayor Adams nominated Mastro to the position, and he must be confirmed by the Council in order to serve as the City’s top lawyer.

Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

Press Release - Canadian Family Practice, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Mining – Canada

The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.

Massachusetts Enacts New Pay Transparency Requirements for Employers [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Eliza Estrella and Walter Foster discuss Massachusetts' new pay transparency law and what employers need to know.

Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2025

Publication - Aviation, Aviation Litigation, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

Jonathon Foglia and Amanda Geary Losacco contributed the United States Chapter to the Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2025 guide.

Katrell Lewis on Lobbying & Political Inspiration, Amsterdam News DNC Interview

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Katrell Lewis shares his journey with Amsterdam News, from a Brooklyn upbringing to becoming a state lobbyist and public policy strategist.

IL AG Cheers Antitrust Settlement | MO AG Checks Data Hack | CFPB Reports on Cash-Back Fees

Publication - State Attorneys General

Broad Street Brief: City Releases Arena Impact Reports

Publication - 2024 Elections, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

With this week’s release of the highly anticipated City-commissioned impact studies, the future of the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed $1.55 billion Center City arena now rests with City Council and Mayor Cherelle Parker.

How Anti-DEI Bill Could Affect Employers' Diversity Efforts

Publication - Labor & Employment

Peter Ennis authored a Law360 article discussing The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, a proposed legislation aimed at curbing the implementation and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies, contractors, and grant recipients.

Cozen Cities - August 28, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson (District 2) penned a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro urging him to address the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) $240 million deficit, as current state funding falls short.

Jason Domark and Ellen Morris Named to Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners List by Florida Trend

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Elder Law, Private Client Services

Jason Domark and Ellen Morris have been named to Florida Trend’s 2024 Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners list.

Forming a Partnership/LLC: A Checklist for Avoiding Pitfalls [Alert]

Publication - Business, Tax

Christopher McLoon shares advice for businesses and their managers to avoid unintended tax consequences when forming a partnership.

Bruce Ficken Named to City & State’s 2024 Trailblazers in Building & Infrastructure List

News - Construction Law

PHILADELPHIA, August 26, 2024 — Bruce Ficken, co-chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been named to City & State’s 2024 Trailblazers in Building & Infrastructure List.

News in New York – Review of City Land and Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Mayor Adams has issued an Executive Order, directing city agencies to review city-owned and controlled land for potential housing development. The executive order formally establishes the City Housing Activation Task Force, with representatives from mayoral agencies and other public entities.

Circ. Ruling Seen As Harbinger of Remote Work Battles

News - Government Contracts, Transportation & Trade

Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was quoted in the article “4th Circ. Ruling Seen As Harbinger of Remote Work Battles” by Law360.