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Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 11.30.2023 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.

DOJ Signals Increased Emphasis on Data Analytics to Prosecute FCPA Global Corruption [Alert]

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Kurt Lunkenheimer and Nicole Sprinzen discuss the DOJ's recent announcement that they will leverage data analytics to proactively identify and prosecute crimes in foreign corruption cases.

Broad Street Brief: City Hall Prepares for New Mayor, Council Leadership

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

Cozen Cities - November 30, 2023

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

DETROIT — Electric Delivery Startup BrightDrop Becomes Part of GM BrightDrop, a General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, will no longer operate as a subsidiary and is now becoming part of GM itself.

Get it in Writing

News - Condominiums & Cooperatives

With condos and co-ops changing owners, property managers, and boards several times throughout their lifetime, shareholders are often left asking who bears the responsibility of maintenance and repairs for renovations made by previous owners.

Cozen O’Connor Launches Global M&A Practice; Appoints Christian Moretti as Chair

Press Release - Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global

The firm’s Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice is a leading player for transactions involving European, Asian, and South American companies and private equity funds.

Should Personal Cell Phones be off the eDiscovery Radar? – Case Law Update [eDiscovery Alert]

Publication - Electronic Discovery & Practice Advisory Services

Joe Tate and Nicole Gill discussed how in a trade secret case, a federal district court orders the imaging of employees’ work laptops, but not their personal cellphones.

SEC Orders Stay of New Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization Rule Until Further Notice [Alert]

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate

Paul Hallgren and Mehrnaz Jalali discuss the SEC's order to stay the effective date of its Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization rules adopted in May 2023.

A Crisis In Special Education: New York City’s Failure to Educate Students Classified With ‘Emotional Disability,’ A Proposal For Systemic Change

Publication - Commercial Litigation - Education

Kerry Cooperman co-authored a report published by the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) discussing the New York City Department of Education's failure to appropriately address the specific needs of school-age children with mental health disabilities.

Cozen Currents: The Best Defense is a Good Offense

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“2024 is shaping up to be a ‘don’t vote for the other guy’ election.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

New York Note – Migrant Spending Cuts, Class Size Limits, Mayor Assault Allegation

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Migrant Spending Cuts, Class Size Limits, Mayor Assault Allegation

Fifth Circuit Refuses to Enforce the NLRB’s Ban on Uniform Requirements [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

Aaron Holt and Silvia Chicas discuss the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Tesla, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board, which is a victory for employers seeking to enforce their uniform requirement.

IRS Proposes Helpful Rules for Energy Tax Credits [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law, Government Contracts, Infrastructure, Tax - Renewable Energy

Chris McLoon and Wendy Venoit discuss the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations concerning energy tax credits.

The British Columbia Securities Commission Implements a New Whistleblower Program [Alert]

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Lucy Schilling, Zachary Janes, Jeremy Gellis, and Rebecca Sim discuss the BCSC's new Whistleblower Program to encourage individuals to voluntarily provide information about securities misconduct by offering them financial rewards of up to C$250,000.

Jeffrey Pasek Reelected to Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Board of Directors

Press Release - Labor & Employment

Jeffrey Pasek, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been reelected to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry board of directors.

Elizabeth Olivera Elected Secretary of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association

Press Release - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment

Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been elected secretary of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA).

What Is No-Fault Divorce And Why Is It Under Scrutiny?

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was quoted in a Fatherly article discussing at-fault divorces, which required spouses to prove blame or fault before initiating a divorce.

State AG Pulse | AGs Clock In On Wages

Publication - State Attorneys General

Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What Can We Learn From Celebrity Divorce Proceedings? [Martindale-Avvo]

Publication - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, contributed an article to the Martindale-Avvo blog discussing how celebrity divorces can provide guidance about what and what not to do in a divorce situation.

New York Note – November Plan, City Legislation, Clean Slate Act, 2023 Women 100

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – November Plan, City Legislation, Clean Slate Act, 2023 Women 100