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May 15, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
While Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Bob Casey warned this week that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could leave hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians uninsured and force rural hospitals to close, state lawmakers have been focused on their push for stricter oversight of hospital mergers, especially those involving private equity.
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May 15, 2025
News - Real Estate, Real Estate Finance
Cozen O’Connor represented Goldman Sachs Bank USA; Bank of America, National Association; and Bank of Montreal in connection with a five-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan with an original principal balance of $450 million.
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May 15, 2025
Publication - Capital Markets & Securities — Canada
Alex Farkas and Sarah Warsh discuss recent changes made by the Canadian Securities Administrators, which aim to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Canadian capital markets.
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May 14, 2025
News - White Collar Defense & Investigations
Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s News Central show on May 14 to discuss key witness testimonies in the sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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May 14, 2025
News - Government Contracts, Transportation & Trade
Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the Trump administration’s decision to no longer enforce the Biden-era rule that raised the minimum wage for federal contractors.
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May 14, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Scott (D) introduced his Housing Options & Opportunity Act, which aims to expand zoning laws for multi-family homes and provide more housing options to meet the needs of Baltimore’s growing population.
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May 14, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
“The governor’s budget office now expects about $500 million less in revenue for the coming fiscal year, which will make it more challenging for the General Assembly to come up with a budget,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.
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May 14, 2025
Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory
Jerry Goldfeder contributed a column to amNY Law discussing the recent papal election and its unique voting rules and requirements.
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May 13, 2025
Publication - Business, Condominiums & Cooperatives
Leni Cummins provides details on NYC Local Law 97's compliance report deadline.
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May 13, 2025
Publication - Legal Profession Services
Deborah Winokur contributed an Expert Analysis to Law360, discussing important questions and challenges for lawyers and managers looking to operationalize an alternative business structure (ABS) affiliated with an existing accounting firm.
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May 13, 2025
Press Release - Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance
CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 — Stephen P. Pate has been named President of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC) at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
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May 13, 2025
Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy, Labor & Employment
Kelli Natrin and Frances Rayer advise employers sponsoring foreign nationals on certain visas to prepare for potential unannounced government site visits from USCIS's FDNS to verify petition compliance.
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May 13, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
“Republicans’ deregulatory agenda in Washington is already having ripple effects at the state level, in both red and blue ones alike, giving states a lane to step up and become de facto national regulators.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
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May 12, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Governor Josh Shapiro (D) warns of severe cuts to bus and rail services across Pennsylvania due to financial challenges, with debates over funding solutions continuing in Harrisburg.
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May 12, 2025
Press Release - Class Actions, Commercial Litigation
Rutner, who frequently defends Fortune 500 enterprises and private businesses in bet-the-company consumer class action disputes — typically in federal courtrooms across the country — joins Cozen O’Connor as a shareholder and will work out of its Boca Raton, Fla., office.
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May 12, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
New York State legislators passed the $254B Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, reflecting an increase of $17B from FY25.
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May 12, 2025
Publication - Construction Law, Government Contracts - Real Estate & Construction
Larry Prosen, Eric Leonard, and Adam Poliner discuss the DOT's notice to grant recipients about new interpretations of DEI policies and potential consequences for failure to comply.
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May 09, 2025
Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
With his signature, Governor Youngkin officially wrapped up the legislative work of the 2025 Regular Session.
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May 09, 2025
News - Labor & Employment
Mike Schmidt is quoted in a SHRM article discussing the DOL not enforcing the 2024 independent contractor rule when applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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May 09, 2025
News - White Collar Defense & Investigations
Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, was quoted in a Reuters article in connection with the sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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