Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (3/31)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a delegation of public and private business leaders on a three-day trade mission to Mexico, to strengthen the state’s relationship with the country in the wake of President Donald Trump issuing tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and other countries,” by the Chicago Business Journal.

Beth Brennan Named to CSPA’s 2025 Above & Beyond List

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Beth A. Brennan, a senior principal of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ Philadelphia and Harrisburg offices, was named to City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 Above and Beyond list, showcasing strong female role models in the workforce.

FinCEN Exempts US Entities and Persons from CTA [Alert]

Publication - Business, Corporate, Corporate Transparency Act

Larry Laubach, Ingrid Welch, and Steven Katkov discuss the latest with the Corporate Transparency Act.

GOP AGs Fired Up About Coal | NY Gets to Root of Data Breach | FL Investigates DEI/ESG Investing Policies

Publication - State Attorneys General

Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Tax Reform, HOME Initiative

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

During her speech outlining details of her proposed $2 billion Housing Opportunities Made Easy (HOME) Initiative on Monday, Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the City Council to streamline redevelopment processes and consider limiting councilmanic prerogative, a tradition giving district Council members significant control over land use and development decisions in the neighborhoods they represent.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Governor Josh Shapiro is challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to cancel $13 million in funding for Pennsylvania farmers who supply food banks, arguing the move is unlawful and pledging further legal action if necessary to protect farmers and ensure food access for those in need. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star has more.

Democracy Defender an Easier Path to Get On the Ballot [AmLaw NY]

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder contributed a column to AmLaw NY discussing the need to reform the route to ballot access in New York.

Snow Losses - 100 Words for Snow and Avenues for Subrogation Recovery

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

Kris Cherevas and Wade Sticht of JS Held will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Snow Losses - 100 Words for Snow and Avenues for Subrogation Recovery." This webinar will encompass the subrogation evaluation of losses related to freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. The presenters will focus on losses caused by faulty equipment, processes, and the mechanisms used to warm a property, and melt and remove snow and ice.

The Invisible Hand of the New York City Budget Director

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Ken Fisher authored a column in AmLaw NY analyzing the far-reaching influence of New York City’s budget director, Jacques Jiha, Ph.D., and his central role in the Adams administration.

Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda.

Federal Contract Issues May Lead to W&H Suits, Lawyer Says

News - Government Contracts, Transportation & Trade

Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was interviewed in a Law360 article discussing what the rescission of Executive Order 14026 means for contractors and their wage obligations.

Josephine M. Bahn: A Big Dreamer and A Strong Mother

News - Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Financial Services, Government Contracts - Real Estate & Construction

Josephine Bahn was featured in a Girl Power Talk article discussing her journey in the legal industry.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (3/26)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pushing for additional funding for his office as it takes on a host of lawsuits and legal filings against actions by the Trump administration,” by the Chicago Tribune.

Stephanie Kennedy Appointed to Dean’s Advisory Council at Widener University Commonwealth Law School

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Life Insurance & Annuities

Stephanie Kennedy, an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed to the inaugural Dean’s Advisory Council at Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Aaron Krauss Appointed to Uniform Law Commission Joint Editorial Board on Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Health Care & Life Sciences, Professional Liability

Aaron Krauss, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed to the Uniform Law Commission Joint Editorial Board (JEB) on Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

New Presidential Memo: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Scott Bettridge and David Adams discuss the Trump administration's Presidential Memorandum Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, which directs AG Pam Bondi to seek sanctions against attorneys and law firms who file “frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious” lawsuits against the federal government.

Cozen Currents: Democrats Struggle Over Where to Draw the Line

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

"Democrats are struggling with how and when to resist President Donald Trump’s agenda. And it doesn’t help their cause that Trump is unifying the House GOP’s own notoriously fractious caucus.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Silvia Chicas and Sidnee McDonald Selected to be Class of 2025 NELC Academy Fellows

News - Employment Litigation, Labor & Employment

For the second consecutive year, Silvia Chicas and Sidnee McDonald have earned the prestigious honor of being selected as fellows of the National Employment Law Council (NELC) Academy.

Michael Heller talks to the American Lawyer about Firm’s Continuing Growth

News

Cozen O’Connor, saw 8.4% growth in gross revenue, bringing in about $708.1 million. The firm’s bottom line increased by 3%, earning $230.6 million in profit, a roughly $7 million jump.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (3/24)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to enhance the quality of public drinking water in Illinois. This law will require the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to conduct statewide samplings of certain community water supplies to assess the levels of dangerous chemicals,” by WAND.