Michael Fernández Elected Secretary, Board of Directors of the New York City Bar Association

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, International, International Arbitration

Michael Fernández, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to serve as secretary of the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) board of directors.

Cozen Cities - May 28, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The City of Baltimore is requesting that its consumer protection lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel be moved back to Baltimore City Circuit Court, arguing that local adjudication is more appropriate for addressing concerns about the companies’ promotional practices and their potential impact on residents.

Sandhu v Mangat: BC Supreme Court Rules on Parenting Coordinators and Section 7 [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

In Sandhu v Mangat, the BC Supreme Court clarified the authority of parenting coordinators and the criteria for assessing special or extraordinary expenses.

New York Note: Elizabeth Street Garden, Special Election, 5 Times Square

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is exploring a proposal to spare Elizabeth Street Garden from a planned affordable housing development.

Ch. 7 Marshaling Ruling Rests on Shaky Legal Grounds [Law360]

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Brian Shaw discusses the rule of marshaling assets, which allows a junior creditor to request that a senior creditor, who has access to multiple funds for debt repayment, first satisfy its claims from funds not accessible to the junior creditor, in Law360.

U.S. DOT Proposes Significant Reforms for Administrative Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Guidance [Alert]

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

Michael Deutsch discusses the U.S. DOT's proposed reforms, which aim to enhance due process, transparency, and procedural protections, particularly within the airline industry.

Cozen O’Connor Named to Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces

Press Release

Cozen O’Connor ranked 78 on the list and is the only law firm to make the top 100.

Sarah Krissoff Discusses “Diddy” Trial on CNN

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

As the sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs continues, Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s News Central show on May 26 to preview upcoming witness testimonies.

Sarah Krissoff Speaks with CNN’s Laura Coates

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, appeared on CNN’s Laura Coates Live show to discuss the latest developments in the sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt called the 2025 primary elections “relatively calm and successful,” with only minor issues reported statewide.

Broad Street Brief: Krasner Wins Democratic DA Primary

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The City Council Rules Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that would require developers to formalize their commitments to include affordable housing units in their residential projects when seeking zoning variances.

Complying with Canada’s Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements [Alert]

Publication - Business, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Environmental, Social & Governance

Michael Osborne and Ronald Yeung provide details on how and when businesses should file annual reports on their efforts to prevent and reduce the risk that forced or child labor is used at any step of the production of goods they sell.

BC Court of Appeal Clarifies Approach to Tracing Co-Mingled Property

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Chantal Cattermole, Alexa Benzinger, and Alexandra Chipperfield authored an article featured in the Ontario Family Law Reporter April 2025 edition.

Dem AGs Say Not So PFASt on Bankruptcy Deal | FTC Throws Flag on StubHub Ticket Prices | AGs Eye AI Oversight

Publication - State Attorneys General

Covered Platforms Face Strict Deadlines Under the Take It Down Act [Alert]

Publication - Business, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Benjamin Mishkin discusses the "Take It Down Act," which criminalizes the publication and threatened publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery (including deepfakes).

Joseph Ziemianski Selected to Insurance Business America's Insurance Defense Lawyers Panel

News - Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation - Insurance

Joseph Ziemianski, co-chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department, has been selected to join Insurance Business America’s Insurance Defense Lawyers Editorial Panel.

Cozen O'Connor's Insurance Team Hires Former Deputy AG

News - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage - Insurance

Frank Toddre, a new member in the Global Insurance Department, was quoted in the recent article “Cozen O'Connor's Insurance Team Hires Former Deputy AG” by Law360.

DOJ Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Corporate DEI Programs and Antisemitism [Alert]

Publication - Construction Law, Government & Regulatory, Government Contracts, Labor & Employment, White Collar Defense & Investigations - Real Estate & Construction

The White Collar team discusses the DOJ's new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which leverages the False Claims Act to combat discrimination by federal fund recipients.

Nadine Menendez Taps Cozen O'Connor To Fight Conviction [Law360]

News - White Collar Defense & Investigations

Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, has been hired as co-counsel to Nadine Menendez to help former Senator Bob Menendez's wife fight to overturn her conviction on bribery charges.

April Showers Bring May Flowers and Roof Leak Claims

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Jake P. Skaggs and Jason Johnston of Scout Forensics will present the Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "April Showers Bring May Flowers and Roof Leak Claims." This webinar will discuss various types of residential and commercial roof systems and materials, and examine issues with material defects and workmanship that can lead to leaks and roof failures. T