Virginia Viewpoint - December 20, 2023

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his 2024 – 2026 biennium budget to the Virginia House Appropriations, House Finance and Senate Finance & Appropriations Committees on Wednesday, December 20.

Corporate Transparency Act Sneaks Up on Everyone

News - Corporate

Larry Laubach is quoted in Corporate Compliance Insights discussing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), highlighting its significance as the most substantial reform to U.S. anti-money laundering laws in a generation.

Analyzing 1 Year Of Comments On FTC's Green Guides [Law360]

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Emma Lombard co-authored an expert analysis for Law360 discussing the Federal Trade Commission’s regulatory review of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

Long-Shot Candidates Battle to Get on State Ballots

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in an article published by The Hill, discussing the hurdles for several outsider presidential candidates working to secure spots on various state ballots for the upcoming election.

Tax Court: Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes Is...Limited [Alert]

Publication - Tax

Christopher McLoon discusses a Tax Court ruling that a limited partner's share of income may be subject to self-employment tax.

New York Note – DOC Commissioner, Green Fast Track, Council Hearing on November Plan

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – DOC Commissioner, Green Fast Track, Council Hearing on November Plan

Broad Street Brief: City Council Wraps Up 2023 Session

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News and intelligence for professionals on the front lines of policy in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia

California AG’s Consumer Protection Authority Gains New Teeth [Alert]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, State Attorneys General

Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor discuss new legislation taking effect on January 1, 2024, in California that will establish a Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund within the state treasury.

NLRB Establishes Faster Time Frame for Union Elections

News - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Kelly Kindig was quoted in a SHRM article discussing how to navigate the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rule requiring quicker union elections.

Christian Moretti Spotlight by MAG

News - Italy Practice

Christian Moretti was spotlighted by MAG, shedding light on his journey from his Italian legal background to becoming a lawyer in New York City. He discusses the importance of mentoring, inclusivity, and collaboration in the legal profession, given the complexity of the U.S. legal market and the skills required to navigate diverse legal systems and mitigate risks for Italian clients.

AGs Step Up to the Plate on College Sports | FTC Drives Away Dealership Deception | AGs & FCC Collaborate on Privacy

Publication - State Attorneys General

Cozen Cities - December 13, 2023

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a vibrant tech ecosystem in the city.

Public Strategies’ Beth Brennan Named in City & State PA’s 2023 Impact 75

News - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Harrisburg Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Principal Beth Brennan was named in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Impact 75 list.

Important Information Regarding U.S. Corporate Transparency Act

Publication - China Practice, International

Christian Moretti and Eric Huang discuss (in English and Chinese) how the U.S. CTA will require disclosure of information about all U.S. formed corporations, LLCs and LPs.

Cozen Currents: It's Still the Economy, Stupid

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“While criminal trials and culture war issues increasingly dominate our political discourse, the economy will likely remain the dominant factor in the 2024 presidential election.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Punching In: AI, Overtime Update Top Employers’ Focus for 2024

News - Labor & Employment

Jeremy Glenn was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing a possible overtime update as the US Department of Labor finalizes several regulations before a potential change in leadership.

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with CNN about Special Counsel’s Petition for High Court to Fast-track Trump’s Immunity Claim

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member at the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s CNN This Morning show on December 11, to discuss Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request for the Supreme Court to fast-track its consideration of Donald Trump’s claim he is immune from prosecution for alleged election obstruction in 2020.

First “City of Yes” Zoning Initiative Approved by NYC Council [Alert]

Publication - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

On December 6, 2023, the New York City Council approved the first of Mayor Adams’ three “City of Yes” zoning initiatives.

New York Note – Executive Director for Housing, City Legislation, Top Lobbyists

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Executive Director for Housing, City Legislation, Top Lobbyists

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with BBC about Supreme Court’s Decision to Expedite Judgment on Trump’s Immunity Claim

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member at the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, was a guest on BBC News on December 11, to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to consider Special Counsel’s request regarding Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution and can’t face criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the November 2020 election, in an unusual effort to expedite a judgment crucial for moving the case speedily toward trial.