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News in New York – 2025 Comptroller Race, + Pool, 14th Street Public Safety

August 12, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Comptroller Brad Lander announced last week that he will be challenging Eric Adams in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, meaning that he will not be running for re-election as Comptroller. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine has signaled interest in running for Comptroller, and late last week he filed paperwork to transfer his Manhattan BP reelection fundraising account to a Comptroller fundraising account. The transfer allows Levine to accept larger contributions from individual donors. Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar also announced that she will be running for the position.


Jennifer Brandt Elected Chair-Elect of the ABA Family Law Section

August 12, 2024

Press Release - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, has been elected as chair-elect of the American Bar Association Family Law Section (FLS).


How Will a ‘Landmark’ US Supreme Court Ruling Impact the FMC?

August 09, 2024

News - Maritime Litigation, Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeff Vogel was quoted in a SeatradeMaritime News article discussing the impact the United States Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright may have on the Federal Maritime Commission.


Overcoming Serious Threats To Our Democracy: We All Need To Get Involved To Defend It [American Bar Association]

August 09, 2024

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder is a member and contributing author of the American Bar Association Task Force for American Democracy’s initial report.


Alycen Moss Re-Appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Board of Directors

August 09, 2024

News - Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

ATLANTA, August 9, 2024 – Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair and Eastern regional manager of Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department, has been appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's board of directors for 2024 – 2025.


Focus On Political Stances May Weaken Labor Unions

August 09, 2024

Publication - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Daniel Johns authored a Law360 article discussing the proposed Union Members Right to Know Act, which aims to enhance transparency and accountability within unions by requiring them to inform members of their rights.


Bankruptcy Trustees Need More FinCEN Guidance

August 09, 2024

News - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Business

Brian Shaw and David Doyle co-authored a Law360 article addressing the need for clearer guidance on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted by Congress in 2021.


Michael Fernández Elected to the Hispanic National Bar Association Board of Governors

August 09, 2024

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration

Michael Fernández, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Board of Governors as the vice president of affiliates and associates.


Ore. Insurance Litigation Is Testing The Bounds After Moody

August 08, 2024

Publication - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Sarah Pozzi wrote the expert analysis column titled “Ore. Insurance Litigation Is Testing The Bounds After Moody” for Law360.


AG Air Travel Complaint Forms Take Flight | GOP AGs: Clock is Ticking for TikTok | CFPB Issues Financial Data Standards

August 08, 2024

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 8.8.2024 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.


Can, or Should, Employers Prohibit Employees from Wearing Political Gear in the Office?

August 08, 2024

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn was quoted in a SHRM article discussing how employers are reconsidering policies amidst the upcoming presidential election.


Broad Street Brief: Harris-Walz Ticket Debuts in Philadelphia

August 08, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Though Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council left the real estate tax rate unchanged this year, Philadelphia homeowners can expect to see property taxes increase by $330 on average this year as the Parker Administration gears up for a citywide reassessment.


Thomas Wilkinson Appointed to the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility

August 07, 2024

Press Release - Legal Profession Services

Thomas Wilkinson, a member of the firm’s Legal Profession Services practice, has been appointed to the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility for a three-year term from 2024-2027.


Cassandra Jacobsen Named “Up & Coming” Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine

August 07, 2024

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named a 2024 “Up & Coming” attorney.


Banking on It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks [American Bar Association]

August 06, 2024

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Financial Services

Aaron Krauss, Brett Watson, and Josephine Bahn authored chapters of the American Bar Association’s latest book, Banking on It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks.


Design-Build and EPC Contracting: A Practical Legal Guide [American Bar Association]

August 06, 2024

Publication - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Wendy Venoit served as an editor of the Design-Build and EPC Contracting: A Practical Legal Guide published by the American Bar Association.


Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Author ABA Banking On It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks

August 06, 2024

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Financial Services

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Aaron Krauss, Brett Watson, and Josephine Bahn, members of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, have authored chapters of the American Bar Association’s latest book, Banking on It: The Ten Most Common Claims Involving Banks.


News in New York – Adams Nominates Corporation Counsel, Comptroller Challenges Mayor, State Funding for Second Ave Subway

August 05, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Mayor Eric Adams has nominated Randy Mastro as Corporation Counsel, the Administration’s top lawyer who presides over the Law Department. Adams’ previous Corporation Counsel, Sylvia Hinds-Radix, departed in May. Mastro is a former aide to Mayor Rudy Giuliani and current partner at the law firm King and Spalding.


Cozen O’Connor Continues to Build its Construction Practice in California, Landing Veteran Litigator J. Michael Schiff

August 05, 2024

News - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Schiff brings a 14-plus year track record of representing clients in high-profile disputes involving infrastructure, industrial and multifamily projects, retail centers, hotels, and office parks.


Cassandra Jacobsen Selected to Participate in Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 Leadership Minnesota Program

August 05, 2024

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been selected by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to be a member of its 2024-2025 Leadership Minnesota program.

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