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Jennifer Brandt Discusses Nicholas Kassotis and Alex Murdaugh on Court TV’s Think Tank

August 19, 2025

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was a guest on Court TV’s Think Tank to discuss Nicholas Kassotis’ police interview and Alex Murdaugh’s push for a new trial.


State AGs Are Stepping Up — Is Your Bank Ready for Multistate Scrutiny? [Alert]

August 19, 2025

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Financial Services

State Attorneys General are increasingly scrutinizing banks and financial institutions. Brett Watson discusses the resulting complex and unpredictable legal landscape for businesses operating in multiple states.


New York City Council Approves Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan [Alert]

August 18, 2025

Publication - Business, Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Rachel Scall and Lucas Lopes discuss the NYC Council's approval of the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which rezones 42 blocks to replace manufacturing-only zones with mixed-use districts for new residential development.


Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/18)

August 18, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

In a Friday announcement of the status of 269 bills, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation which led opponents to call Illinois a “Lawsuit Inferno.”


Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, becoming the first GOP contender in the race and positioning herself as a challenger to Democratic incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro.


New York Note: Q-Team Expansion, New WCB Leadership, NYC ICE Ruling, Rivera Leaving NYCC, Council Legislation

August 18, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the expansion of the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division “Q-Teams” across all of Queens.


Family Law: Guiding Clients Through Life’s Most Personal Challenges [Martindale-Avvo]

August 18, 2025

Publication - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm’s Family Law Group, contributed an article to the Martindale-Avvo blog discussing what it means to practice Family Law.


Navigating The Parallel Agendas Of The Carr FCC And State Attorneys General

August 15, 2025

Publication - Government & Regulatory, State Attorneys General, Telecommunications

In Thomson Reuters Westlaw, Meagan Foster, Maria Colsey Heard, and Charles Zdebski explore the shifting regulatory landscape in the telecom industry under the new FCC chairman and anticipate how state AGs will step in.


FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA Filings Are Surging — Are Your Defenses Ready? [Alert]

August 15, 2025

Publication - Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Financial Services

As lawsuits against financial institutions for violations of the FCRA, FDCPA, and TCPA are increasing, Brett Watson advises banks to audit their practices, identify high-risk claims, and track filing trends.


Broad Street Brief: SEPTA Cuts Moving Forward Due to PA Budget Impasse

August 14, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The City of Philadelphia spent more than $370 million on overtime in 2024, with hundreds of municipal employees—especially those in public safety—doubling or tripling their salaries through long shifts, raising concerns about burnout, staffing shortages, and the impact on worker health and performance


Lawyer Tells Judge SoCal Edison Looking to Sue Others Over Eaton Fire

August 14, 2025

News - Subrogation & Recovery

Howard D. Maycon was quoted in the recent article, "Lawyer Tells Judge SoCal Edison Looking to Sue Others Over Eaton Fire" by Law.com.


Wilkes-Barre Native Heads New Chairman’s Society at King’s College

August 14, 2025

News - Business, Government & Regulatory

Patrick O’Connor was quoted in a Times Leader article discussing the Chairman’s Society at King’s College, a new initiative he is leading to honor benefactors who have contributed $1 million or more.


FDA Encourages Food Manufacturers to Phase Out FD&C Red No. 3 [Alert]

August 14, 2025

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Product Regulatory & Compliance, Products Liability, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Food & Beverage

Orla Thompson and Kayla Rubin discuss the FDA's new guidance encouraging food manufacturers to phase out Red No. 3 ahead of the previous 2027 deadline.


Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse nears seven weeks, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over a $47.6 billion budget proposal, raising concerns about broader impacts on public transit systems, education funding, and statewide social services.


Texas Hold’em [amNY Law]

August 14, 2025

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed an article to amNY Law discussing the attempt to redraw congressional lines in Texas.


AGs Hang Up on Robocalls | FTC Swipes Left on Deceptive Dating Practices | Prescription for Trouble: Texas Sues Eli Lilly

August 14, 2025

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 08.14.2025 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.


Alycen Moss Elected Senior Director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Board of Directors

August 13, 2025

News - Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance - Insurance

ATLANTA, August 13, 2025 – Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair and Eastern regional manager of Cozen O'Connor’s Global Insurance Department, has been elected as a Senior Director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026.


Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/13)

August 13, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“The new law requires law enforcement agencies across Illinois to review all aspects of a person’s background and employment before offering a position as an officer, including physical and psychological fitness-for-duty exams, work performance records, investigations involving the applicant and any prior arrests or criminal convictions,” by WTTW.


The Dangerous Immortals… PFAS Is Forever, and Plastics Never Goes Away [The Water News Source]

August 13, 2025

Publication - Utility & Energy

Michael Klein discusses the growing threats to safe drinking water in his article for The Water News Source (Summer 2025 Edition).


Rising Star: Cozen O'Connor's Matthew Howell

August 12, 2025

News - Antitrust & Competition, Government Contracts, Maritime Antitrust & Competition, Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Matthew Howell was featured in a Law360 article discussing his career highlights and reasons for becoming a government contracts attorney.

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