The Great Repricing: Commercial Real Estate Eyes the Abyss [Alert]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Distressed Real Estate

It appears as if the first cracks are developing in the commercial real estate market, and the consequences could be shattering.

East Coast Workers Toiling in Smoke Have Few Legal Protections

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho spoke with Bloomberg Law about what the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration could do for outdoor workers on the east coast impacted by the wildfire smoke from Canada.

Broad Street Brief: City Council in Final Stretch of FY24 Budget Negotiations; What Philadelphia’s Waning Voter Participation Means for Democrats on a National Level

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

City Council Members Back $72 Million Budget Amendment to Address Quality-of-Life Issues; $40 Million in Anti-Violence Programs Also on the Table

Aaron Holt to Serve as Co-Chair of ABA Employee Privacy Subcommittee

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named the co-chair of the Employee Privacy Subcommittee of the America Bar Association’s Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee.

Cozen Currents: What Does Congress Do Now?

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“The resolution of the debt ceiling standoff leaves both President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with newly gained political capital as a result of their bipartisanship. But it also re-emboldened opposition from their respective political flanks.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Paul Rutter Named in Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA 500 List

Press Release - Real Estate

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 — Paul Rutter, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice, has been named to the 2023 LA 500 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.

Vivien Krieger Selected to Serve on ULI New York’s 2023 Awards for Excellence in Development Committee

News - Zoning, Land Use & Development

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 — Vivien Krieger has been selected to serve on Urban Land Institute (ULI) New York’s 2023 Awards for Excellence in Development Committee.

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.

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

Publication - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

Hugh Marbury and Molly Shaffer authored an article discussing how following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. v. Goldsmith, legal issues involving copyright are appearing on the Court's radar.

Cozen O'Connor Named 2023 Best Law Firm for Women & Diversity

News

Seramount has named Cozen O'Connor to its 2023 list of Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity.

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, 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 - 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.

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

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, 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.

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.

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

News - Antitrust

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

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.

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.

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

Publication - State Attorneys General

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.