Eight Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

Press Release - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark & Copyright

Eight members of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department, Frank Abramonte, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Gregory Gulia, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller, were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property.

State AG Pulse | The Laboratories of Democracy

Publication - State Attorneys General

In the season 2 finale of State AG Pulse, General Rokita of Indiana joins Jerry Kilgore and Chris Allen to talk about the challenges of upholding Indiana’s interests against the federal bureaucracy, and the power of states.

Using AI to recruit? You're legally responsible for the bot's bias, EEOC says

News - Artificial Intelligence, Labor & Employment, Labor Relations & Disputes

David Barron was quoted in Employee Benefit News discussing how the EEOC recently warned employers that using algorithmic decision-making tools for hiring strategies could potentially violate existing civil rights laws.

New York Note: Assembly Session, City Legislation, Rent Increase

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Assembly Closes out 2023 Legislative Session; NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation; Rent Guidelines Board Votes to Increase; City & State NY's Power Pride 100

Structuring and Laying the Foundation for an Effective Complex Construction Arbitration

Publication - Construction Law

Wendy Venoit, Ralf Rodriguez, and Josephine Bahn contributed an article to the Jus Connect June 2023 Construction Arbitration Report.

Broad Street Brief: City Council to Adopt FY24 Budget; Governor Shapiro Announces I-95 Will Open This Weekend

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia City Council is expected to adopt the final $6.2 billion FY24 budget. This budget funds additional cameras outside of recreational centers and playgrounds, cleaning vacant lots and business corridors, and upgrades to recreational centers throughout the city.

The Return of Joint and Several Liability: Minimally Negligent Defendants May Be Held Liable for Entire Award in Pennsylvania [Reuters]

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Benjamin Wilkoff and Gabriella Scott contributed the article “The Return of Joint and Several Liability: Minimally Negligent Defendants May Be Held Liable for Entire Award in Pennsylvania “ to Reuters.

Mid-Year Round-Up: There Is A Lot Going On [New York Law Journal]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to the New York Law Journal discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan, which affirmed an Alabama district court’s ruling that the state’s congressional lines were an impermissible racial gerrymander.

Allyship in the Workplace

News - Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Gary L. Gassman was quoted in the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) recent article discussing what constitutes the perfect work ally.

Expanding Scope Of Practice: Pamela Dorian Reflects

News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law

In an interview with Third Thursday, Pamela Dorian, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, discussed her experiences with construction defect cases and the advice she would give to construction law attorneys looking to handle these types of cases.

Matthew Criscuolo Reelected President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Matthew Criscuolo, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been reelected as President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.

Canada Cartels 2023 [Chambers Global Practice Guide]

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation

Michael Osborne and Samuel Bogetti contributed the Canada chapter to the Chambers Cartels 2023 Guide.

California Battles Retail Thefts | Calls to Hit Accelerator on Vehicle Standards | Sharing Genes Costs Vitagene

Publication - State Attorneys General

New York Assembly Passes Bill to Ban Non-Competes [Alert]

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Labor & Employment, Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Abuse

On June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed S3100A (Ryan)/A1278B (Joyner) on non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants.

Newest CSC EAB Member: “Old Pay-To-Play Format Is Long Gone”

News - Construction Law

Wendy Venoit was quoted in an article discussing her new role as a Construction SuperConference educational advisory board member and her opinions on the educational sessions that contribute to a successful conference.

Kenneth Cushing Named an “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer” by the American Bar Association

Press Release - Construction Law

Kenneth Cushing, a member of the firm’s Construction Law group, was named a 2023 “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer” by the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division.

Would Artificial Intelligence Lie to Us? [Daily Business Review]

Publication - Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Patents

Samuel Lewis authored an article about using generative artificial intelligence systems for the practice of law.

The Frustrating Reality of Fair Use: AWF v. Goldsmith [Alert]

Publication - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith.

Cozen Currents: The Limits of Trump's Domination

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Former President Trump remains dominant within the GOP despite his indictments. But his impact on down-ballot elections and the governing agenda remains as tenuous as ever.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

FDCC’s Friday Five: Contractual Limitations on Umbrella Coverage and the Texas Supreme Court: Umbrella Policy Coverage Extended Beyond Service Contract Requirements

Publication - Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Melissa Brill and William H. Craven wrote the article, "Contractual Limitations on Umbrella Coverage and the Texas Supreme Court: Umbrella Policy Coverage Extended Beyond Service Contract Requirements” that was featured in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Insurance Coverage Section of the Friday Five Newsletter.