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Patrick Martin Breaks Down Vance-Walz VP Debate on NBC Chicago

October 02, 2024

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

Patrick Martin, Executive Vice President of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, joined NBC Chicago to analyze last night’s vice presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. In contrast to the more personal and combative exchanges between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the Vance-Walz debate offered a refreshing display of civility, described by Patrick as "Midwest nice," policy-focused, and civil. Watch the full interview here!


Cozen O’Connor Assists Alaska Airlines in $1.9 Billion Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

October 02, 2024

Press Release - Aviation Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

Cozen O'Connor advised Alaska Airlines in connection with its recent $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.


Corporate Transparency Act Compliance

October 02, 2024

Publication - Business, Corporate

When it comes into effect on January 1, 2025, the Corporate Transparency Act will require beneficial ownership information for all non-exempt corporations, LLCs, and LPs. Learn more about how to comply in this alert.


Lawdragon Names Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to Its Annual List of Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers

October 01, 2024

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Among the honorees are Joseph Tilson, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., Anna Wermuth, Jeremy Glenn, Susan Eisenberg, and Michael Schmidt.


Cozen Currents: Staffing Up

October 01, 2024

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

Despite her relatively short time in Washington, Vice President Harris has developed an extensive network during her time in public service that she will be able to draw upon to staff her administration if elected president. Former President Trump is likely to rely on a network of formal and informal advisors in a second term and particularly draw on a network of MAGA think tanks preparing for a second Trump administration.


Reconciling Spouses and Retroactive Child Support [Alert]

October 01, 2024

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Chantal Cattermole discusses the Supreme Court of British Columbia's recent determination on cross-applications regarding child support.


My Co-op Banned My E-Bike, Which I Need. Can They Do That?

October 01, 2024

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives

Leni Cummins was quoted in a New York Times “Ask Real Estate” article responding to a question regarding co-ops banning electronic bicycles and residents requesting accommodation under the Fair Housing Act.


Claims Notes: October 2024 [Alert]

October 01, 2024

Publication - Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department's Claims Notes provides quick, to-the-point summaries of national insurance developments, including notable insurance decisions, legislation, trends, and regulatory guidance.


Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Continues its Expansion, Landing New York City Lobbyist Ashley Thompson DiNardo

October 01, 2024

Press Release - Government & Regulatory, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Recognized as a driven and successful advocate throughout the city’s five boroughs, DiNardo comes to the firm from Capalino New York where she was managing director of the lobbying team.


2025 Begins with Five More State Privacy Laws [Alert]

October 01, 2024

Publication - Business, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Benjamin Mishkin and Daniel Kilburn discuss new consumer privacy laws in Delaware, Nebraska, Iowa, New Hampshire, and New Jersey set to take effect in early 2025.


FinCEN Issues Final Regulation Requiring the Reporting of Certain Non-Financed, Residential Real Estate Transfers [Alert]

September 30, 2024

Publication - Business, Real Estate

Steven Katkov and Matthew Sacchetta discuss FinCEN's final rule requiring real estate professionals to report information about non-financed, residential real estate transfers to combat money laundering.


Michael Heller Unanimously Elected CEO of Cozen O’Connor Again

September 30, 2024

Press Release

Heller will begin this fifth term on January 1, 2025. Since Heller took over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2013, the firm has grown in head count by nearly 70 percent and revenue by 110 percent and has been recognized as one of the top 100 law firms globally.


Rose Christ Named in CSNY 2024 Inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100

September 30, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Rose Christ, Co-Chair of New York Practice at Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, has been recognized in City & State New York’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100.


New York Note: Adams Indictment, City of Yes, City Legislation, Trailblazers in Real Estate

September 30, 2024

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and using his political status to help Turkey, along with orchestrating a “straw donor” scheme that allowed him to receive $10M in illegal matching funds for his campaign donations. Adams also updated a mayoral order, now detailing information if First Deputy Mayor (currently Sheena Wright) is unable to carry out their duties – passing them over to Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (currently Anne Williams-Isom). Several members of the Adams have recently announced their departure, including Schools Chancellor David Banks and Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan. Please note that this story is still developing; if you have any questions, please reach out to the Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies team.


Law360 Names Cozen O’Connor a Pennsylvania Powerhouse

September 27, 2024

News - Antitrust & Competition, Business, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate, Financial Services, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Patents, Products Liability, Public & Project Finance, Real Estate Litigation, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Cozen O'Connor has once again been named a Law360 Pennsylvania Powerhouse, honoring the litigation and transactional attorneys working in Pennsylvania.


2024 Proxy Season Highlights: Compensation Trends and Lessons Learned

September 27, 2024

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate

Kathy Jaffari, Mehrnaz Jalali, and John Crozier discussed key executive compensation trends and lessons learned following the 2024 proxy season in The Legal Intelligencer.


The Possible Paths Ahead if Adams Quits or Gets Booted, Jumaane Would Take Over

September 27, 2024

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Daily News article discussing an inability committee, formed by city officials, that could vote Mayor Adams out of office if the governor decides not to remove him.


Legal Scholars: There's Not Much Adams Could Do if Hochul Chooses to Remove Him

September 27, 2024

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing whether New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, has the authority to remove Mayor Adams and what the process would look like.


Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Shares Arena Agreement Details

September 26, 2024

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

On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the terms of the City’s agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers for the proposed $1.55 billion Center City arena, which includes an economic opportunity plan for a diverse workforce and a $50 million community benefits agreement. Mayor Parker also shared drafts of nine bills and two resolutions that will be sent to City Council with the first reading expected on October 24.


After the Eric Adams Indictment, What’s Next?

September 26, 2024

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing whether a special election would be needed if Mayor Eric Adams resigns.

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