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

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]

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

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.

Dean of Election Lawyers Jerry Goldfeder on How Lawyers Are Becoming Bigger Players in Elections

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was featured in a Dan’s Papers article discussing the history of election laws and the redistricting efforts in Texas.

Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2026

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

Jonathon Foglia and Amanda Geary Losacco contributed the United States Chapter to the Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2026 guide.

Will Judges Approve Trump’s Choice for U.S. Attorney in Manhattan? [NYT]

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member in the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, spoke with the New York Times about Jay Clayton, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/11)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” said he’s not ruling out a 2028 presidential run — and called President Donald Trump a “cheater” in his personal and professional life,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, August 11, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The Pennsylvania House advanced a transit funding proposal as agencies across the state face potential service reductions.

New York Note: Client Spotlight, Federal Probe into New York AG, Hochul Defends Texas Democrats, Zak Malik Honored by City & State

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Roundabout Theatre Company has launched a comprehensive renovation of the Todd Haimes Theatre.

Cozen O’Connor Attorney Jennifer A. Brandt Elected Chair of ABA Family Law Section

Press Release - Family Law

Philadelphia attorney Jennifer A. Brandt, Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Family Law Group, was elected Chair of the American Bar Association Family Law Section (FLS) at the ABA’s annual meeting in Toronto.

What Canadian High Net Worth Families Should Know About the U.S. One Big Beautiful Bill [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice, Private Client Services

Chantal Cattermole and Virgil Hlus discuss new U.S. tax legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which significantly impacts Canadian high net worth families with cross-border ties.

Continuing Trends & New Developments: CFIUS Releases 2024 Report to Congress [Alert]

Publication - International, Trade Regulation, Export Controls & Sanctions, Transportation & Trade

Bob Magovern, Matthew Howell, and Rachel Schwartz discuss CFIUS' report, which highlights trends in foreign investment reviews, including a decrease in filings, an increase in submissions from countries like China and France, and a rise in presidential actions.

When Is Equal Property Division Unfair in BC? Court of Appeal Offers New Guidance [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice, Private Client Services

Chantal Cattermole discusses Dignard v Dignard, in which the BC Court of Appeal clarified that courts must consider the financial impact on both parties to avoid significant unfairness in property division.

Broad Street Brief: City Supports Small Businesses as Tax Break Ends

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Philadelphia is supporting small businesses through flexible payment plans, free tax assistance, and access to grants as it phases out a longstanding business tax exemption to comply with legal standards.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, August 7, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Senate President Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) has proposed a six-month budget to keep Pennsylvania operating as the legislative stalemate over school choice and mass transit funding continues.

AGs All Out on Offshore Gambling | NJ AG Secures $2B DuPont Deal | CT AG Weighs In on Bootleg GLP-1s

Publication - State Attorneys General

60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss how the Voting Rights Act is shaping the ongoing debate over redistricting in Texas.

Breaking the Ice: M&A Lawyer Works Around the Globe, Clock

News - Capital Markets & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Private Equity

Chris Bellini is profiled in a Minnesota Lawyer article that highlights his role as co-managing partner of the firm's Minneapolis office. He discusses his international practice, experience in private equity and capital markets, and his approach to solving complex corporate transactions.

SEC Swiftly Launches Project Crypto [Alert]

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities, Corporate - Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Rikisha Collins, Kathy Jaffari, and Mehrnaz Jalali discuss the SEC's newly launched Project Crypto, which aims to create clear regulations for the digital asset market.

Cozen Cities - August 6, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Boston is partnering with the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance to improve resident services using AI and analytics.