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U.S. Offshore Wind Keeps Spinning in July — Legislative Update [Alert]

July 27, 2020

Publication - Maritime Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Renewable Energy

Josh Stein discusses the regulatory and legislative activity at the end of last year and the early part of this year that could impact the offshore wind industry.


Jennifer Brandt Appears on Fox 29 News Discussing the Status of Divorce Proceedings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 25, 2020

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Fox 29 News discussing the current status of divorce proceedings in light of COVID-19.


SEC Issues Final Rules Regarding Proxy Solicitations [Alert]

July 24, 2020

Publication - Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities

Kathy Jaffari, Richard Busis, and Greg Patton discuss the SEC's amendments to increase transparency and accountability between Main Street investors, investment advisers, and organizations that provide proxy voting advice.


As businesses reopen, workers face a new challenge: getting in the door

July 24, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in Newsday discussing COVID-19 screening for returning to work.


How PTAB Reviews Examiner Errors For IPR Institution [Law360]

July 23, 2020

Publication - Intellectual Property, Patents

Jeffrey Townes and Hongling Zou explore how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board reviews examiner errors, because although the board has recently denied inter partes review based on issues presented during prosecution, petitioners have little guidance on when examiner error merits IPR institution.


Super Lawyers Names Four Minnesota Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2020 List

July 23, 2020

Press Release - Business, Commercial Litigation

Super Lawyers has named four Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Three were recognized as Super Lawyers and one was named “Rising Star.”


Some employers have illegally fired workers who refuse to sign COVID liability waivers

July 23, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in Yahoo! Finance discussing employers requiring employees to surrender their right to sue over COVID-19.


Beware the Boilerplate — 10 Costly Pitfalls for the Commercial Tenant [Alert]

July 22, 2020

Publication - Real Estate Leasing

Grier Hoyt lists 10 costly pitfalls for the office tenant to avoid when entering into an office lease agreement.


Resolutions Highlight Aggressive Sanctions Enforcement, Need For Senior Level Commitment to Compliance [Alert]

July 21, 2020

Publication - Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Gordon Yehudah and Martin Bloor discuss the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control's settlement with Essentra FZE Co. Ltd., for alleged violations of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations.


Pennsylvania PUC Remains Deadlocked over Terminating the Moratorium on Utility Shut-offs [Alert]

July 20, 2020

Publication - Utility & Energy

David P. Zambito and Jonathan P. Nase discuss the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission vote on party lines to maintain its moratorium on utility terminations while Governor Tom Wolf’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency on COVID-19 remains in effect.


Court Rules on City of Chester’s Authority over CWA Assets [The Water News Source]

July 20, 2020

Publication - Utility & Energy

Michael Klein discusses a long-awaited decision by the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pa., involving the City of Chester’s request that the court declares that the city is authorized by law to convey the water system assets of the Chester Water Authority (CWA) to the city for its own use.


Workers turn into amateur sleuths to track virus cases

July 19, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

Aaron Holt was quoted in The Washington Post discussing employers providing a safe work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 17, 2020

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property

Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 list of top practitioners in Washington.


School Closings Shaping Up As Next Headache For Employers

July 17, 2020

News - Labor & Employment

David Barron was quoted in Law360 discussing the possible impact of the upcoming school year on employers.


DOT Provides Airline Payment Flexibility for Enforcement Penalty During COVID-19 [Alert]

July 17, 2020

Publication - Aviation, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

David Heffernan discusses the DOT's consent order against Volaris and how it may provide insights into how DOT is approaching enforcement during COVID-19.


Changes to Florida Law Requiring Mandatory Use of E-Verify for Certain Employers [Alert]

July 16, 2020

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Scott Bettridge discusses new Florida legislation requiring all government employers and certain private employers to use E-Verify beginning January 1, 2021.


Updated Government Guidance on Vertical Mergers [Alert]

July 15, 2020

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Thomas Ingalls discusses the DOJ and FTC's new Vertical Merger Guidelines setting forth how they intend to analyze mergers between companies at different levels in a distribution chain.


Jason Domark Appointed to Board of Directors of Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami

July 15, 2020

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Jason Domark, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami.


Resumption of Visa Services at the U.S. Consulates [Alert]

July 15, 2020

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Fran Rayer and Beth Olivera discuss the resumption of Visa services at certain U.S. embassies and consulates around the world.


Jennifer Brandt Featured on Court TV

July 15, 2020

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, was a guest on Court TV discussing a variety of cases in the news including the latest on Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell and the investigation into Paige Johnson’s disappearance and death.

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