AGs Take a Bite out of Retail Crime | NY Fights Flavored Vapes | FTC Eyes Tech Censorship

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 02.27.2025 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.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 27, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania’s House Finance committee is exploring the introduction of an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to support financially constrained working families, though concerns about the program's cost remain. Center Square Pennsylvania has more.

Cozen O’Connor Continues its IP Practice Buildout in Texas, Adding Fast Rising Litigator Michael Pomeroy

Press Release - Intellectual Property

Pomeroy, who joins Cozen O’Connor’s Dallas office as a member, will work alongside international IP litigator and strategist Bradley D. Liddle, who joined the firm last summer.

Trump Administration DEI Executive Orders Enjoined (For Now) [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment

Nicole Su discusses the nationwide preliminary injunction in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education et al. v. Trump et al., that pauses, for now, the enforcement of certain aspects of EO 14151 and 14173.

Adams-Appointed Charter Commission Carries On, Aiming at Development Overhaul

News - Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use & Development

Ken Fisher discusses New York City’s approach to real estate development in relation to the housing crisis in THE CITY.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (2/26)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Gov. JB Pritzker and most of the state’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Russell Vought, the new director of the Office of Management & Budget, demanding answers about federal funds owed to more than a dozen state agencies,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

Virginia Viewpoint: Sine Die Report

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The Virginia General Assembly officially adjourned sine die on Saturday, wrapping up a short yet frenzied 46-day Regular Session.

Adrienne Adams Takes Steps Towards Possible Run for Mayor as Andrew Cuomo Also Eyes Bid

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News to discuss the New York City mayoral race.

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Taps Towner French to Lead Federal Lobbying Practice

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies is pleased to announce that Managing Director C. Towner French will lead its federal lobbying practice in Washington, D.C. A bipartisan government relations and communications firm with a presence at the federal, state, and municipal levels, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies is an affiliate of Cozen O’Connor, an Am Law 100 firm.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Press Release - Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Franchising, Intellectual Property, Real Estate

Los Angeles attorneys Susan A. Grueneberg and Marion Hack and Santa Monica attorneys Thomas W. Casparian and Paul S. Rutter to its 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Joseph McCormack, counsel in the Los Angeles office was named a 2025 Rising Star.

Cozen Currents: America (First) at an Inflection Point

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“With the return of President Trump and his America First foreign policy, leaders around the world are coming to terms with the realization that Trump’s first term approach to geopolitics can no longer be viewed as an aberration in US policy but rather as an inflection point.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

Unpacking Dark Patterns [Alert]

Publication - Business, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Christopher Dodson and Andrew Baer discuss the increasing focus and scrutiny of dark patterns by legislative and regulatory bodies and attempt to bridge the gap between the abstract concept “dark pattern” and the real world of business technology and business processes.

Democratic AGs Defend U.S. EPA Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

Publication - State Attorneys General

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, February 24, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania’s emergency management and fire response agencies are grappling with potential federal funding cuts and recruitment issues, which could impact their ability to manage crises effectively. Center Square Pennsylvania has more.

New York Note: New Oversight for Adams, Congestion Pricing, Asylum Seeker Shelters

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last Thursday, Governor Hochul announced that she would not be exercising her authority to remove Mayor Adams from office.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (2/25)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“A $500 million proposal by Gov. JB Pritzker to turn state-owned properties into shovel-ready real estate projects is part of a proposed $55.2 billion spending plan unveiled Wednesday,” by the Chicago Business Journal.

Looking into the Future of Law

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt was featured in the Martindale-Avvo February Newsletter, which shared the best tips from her column “Ask Attorney Jennifer B.”

Richard Kalson Elected to the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors Board of Directors

Press Release - Construction Law - Real Estate & Construction

Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors.

Alexander Cohen Named to Securities Docket 2025 Advisory Board

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement

Alexander Cohen, a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practice, has been named to the 2025 Securities Docket Advisory Board.

Judge Suspends Mayor Adam’s April Trial and Appoints Independent Counsel to Weigh In

News - Commercial Litigation, Government & Regulatory

Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss Judge Dale Ho’s decision to appoint amicus counsel in Mayor Eric Adam’s trial.