US Attorney’s Offices to Offer up to 75% Reduction in Corporate Fines to Incentivize Companies to Self-Report Misconduct [Alert]

Publication - White Collar Defense & Investigations

FTC to Robocallers: Put a Ring on It | AGs Rail Against Liquid Gas Shipment | Tech Out the New FTC Office

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 2.23.2023 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.

Secure Act 2.0 [Alert]

Publication - Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Labor & Employment

SECURE Act 2.0 is one of the most significant pieces of retirement plan legislation in recent memory and contains new rules impacting every kind of retirement plan.

Broad Street Brief: 2023 Municipal Election Updates; How Philadelphia Democrats Vote; TUGSA Strike Marches Into Fourth Week

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council announced that it will be throwing its weight behind former City Councilmember and State Representative Cherelle Parker. The endorsement by the council — which comprises 30 different unions across the city — ended up being instrumental during the 2015 and 2019 mayoral elections that saw the victory of current mayor, Jim Kenney, though it remains to be seen how the endorsements that have been made thus far will ultimately impact such a crowded mayoral race. To date, other unions have rallied behind grocery store proprietor Jeff Brown and former Councilmember At-Large Helen Gym.

Sports Betting Raises Legal Concerns for Employers

News - Labor & Employment

Nandini Sane spoke with SHRM about the legal challenges employers face with office betting pools and the legalization of sports gambling.

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review 2023

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

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000.

Robert Phelan Named Subrogation Community Leader for CLM

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce Robert W. Phelan, a member of the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department, has been named a Subrogation Community Leader for the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM).

OSHA Plans to Allow Union Walkthroughs of Nonunion Worksites

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho was quoted in SHRM discussing a proposed rule from OSHA that would allow a union representative to accompany an OSHA inspector during a walkaround at a nonunion worksite.

Cyber Preparation and Awareness for Risk Mitigation and Incident Response

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Susie Lloyd and Dr. Ronald Menold of COSECURE presented a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Cyber Preparation and Awareness for Risk Mitigation and Incident Response."

OSHA fines to increase as multiplier goes into effect

News - Labor & Employment

John Ho was quoted in Business Insurance discussing the latest in safety violation fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Chambers Global Rankings

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Transportation & Trade

Chambers Global has recognized six Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), Michael Osborne (Toronto – Antitrust & Competition), Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), and Steven Weisz (Toronto – Bankruptcy & Restructuring) as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Does a Shipper Have a Duty to Procure Insurance when Shipping Artwork? [Alert]

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Do shippers have a duty to procure insurance for damaged or lost property? This issue was recently raised in a case before the Southern District of New York.

Cozen Cities - Feb. 22, 2023

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

On the evening of February 2, Chicago rideshare drivers gathered outside the Copernicus Center on the city’s Northwest Side, braving extremely cold and windy weather, to demand better working conditions, wages and benefits.

Cozen Currents: Threading the Needle

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Republicans and Democrats alike are not just dealing with narrow majorities in Congress, but they’re also wrestling with fractious elements within their parties. This leaves their leaders (and would-be leaders) seeking to thread the needle both in terms of politics and policy.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

New York Note: LaSalle Rejected, DC37 Agreement, City Legislation

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

News in New York – Senate Rejects LaSalle; DC37 and Mayor Adams Announce Tentative Contract Agreement; NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation

CBP Proposes Changes to APIS System to Strengthen Aviation Security [Alert]

Publication - Aviation, Aviation Litigation, Aviation Regulatory, Transportation & Trade - Aviation

CBP looks to strengthen security by enhancing information that commercial aircraft operators must electronically transmit to CBP through its APIS.

State AG Pulse | Illinois: Getting Stronger Through Adversity

Publication - State Attorneys General

State AG Pulse S2E3 now available: Illinois: Getting Stronger Through Adversity w/ State AG team member Lori Kalani + Ann-Marie Luciano.

Cozen O’Connor Introduces Oliver C. Hanson as Chair of its Canadian Corporate & Securities Litigation Practice

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Hanson is widely recognized throughout Canada for delivering winning results for a host of clients involved in complex business issues and time-sensitive bet-the-company commercial disputes.

Getting Ready for Canada’s Upcoming Ban on Wage-Fixing & No-Poach Agreements [Alert]

Publication - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations

Wage-fixing and no-poach agreements will be illegal and subject to criminal penalties in Canada as of June 23, 2023.

NFTs & Copyright Issues in the EU and U.S. [European American Chamber of Commerce New York]

Publication - Copyright & Content, Intellectual Property

Lisa Ferrari authored an article on the different copyright issues facing NFTs.