Virginia Viewpoint: Reconvened Session Update

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

As the dogwoods bloom, so did debate in the Capitol — where Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments and vetoes took center stage.

FTC Cash Advance Crackdown | CFPB Cuts Blocked | AGs Clash Over EPA Chemical Safety Rule

Publication - State Attorneys General

The State AG Report – 04.03.2025 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, April 3, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Pennsylvania Representative Robert Matzie (D-Beaver) proposed a bill to subject all political advertising to state sales tax, aiming to generate revenue for public services and inform residents about the financial contributions of political ads. WHTM has more.

Broad Street Brief: City Council to Evaluate State of Higher Ed

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last week, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the appointment of Tyrell Brown as Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Andy Toy as Director of the Home Appraisal Program, Robin Torrance as Director of Pan Hellenic & HBCU Engagement, and Patricia Wellenbach as Chief Strategy & Partnership Officer. Meanwhile, Commerce Director Alba Martinez—the first Latina to hold the position—announced her resignation effective May 1.

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (4/2)

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Hours after joining 22 other states in filing a lawsuit aimed at President Donald Trump’s cuts to health services, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul told a City Club of Chicago crowd Tuesday that the legal community needs to stand up against what he described as intimidation and unlawful acts by the White House,” by the Chicago Tribune.

Cozen Cities - April 2, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Chicago’s La Salle Corridor Revitalization Initiative kicked off last week, beginning with the transformation of a historic 14-story Loop office building into housing, adding over 1,000 new apartments.

FedRAMP Update – New Approach(es) to Authorization on the Way [Alert]

Publication - Government & Regulatory, Government Contracts

Eric Leonard, with the assistance of Kristina Zaslavskaya, discusses the General Services Administration launch of FedRAMP 20x, which is a new initiative designed to create a new framework for the authorization and assessment of cloud services for the federal government.

Entering the United States as a Foreign National? Here Is What You Need to Know [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

David Adams and Scott Bettridge discuss key information foreign nationals need to know for various employment-based visa categories given the Trump administration's changes to U.S. immigration policy.

From Involved Law Student to Successful Commercial Litigator

News - Class Actions, Commercial Litigation

Ashley Gomez-Rodon was featured in a University of Miami Law School alumni story discussing her time as a student in law school.

Caution, Your Family Arrangement May Not Hold Up in Court [Alert]

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Jeannette Aucoin and Alexandra Chipperfield discuss the appeal court's decision in Bradley v. Callahan.

Cozen Currents: Trump's Full Court Press

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

“Despite the myriad factions among congressional Republicans, President Donald Trump has for the most part imposed his will on GOP lawmakers. He is now shifting his focus to the independent judiciary.” — Howard Schweitzer, CEO, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

The Robots Are Coming: Navigating Privacy Challenges in AI-Powered Robotics in Public Settings and Homes, Part 2 [Transformative AI: Legal Leaps]

Publication - Artificial Intelligence, Business, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends, Technology, Privacy & Data Security

Christopher Dodson and Andrew Baer continue their examination of privacy issues surrounding AI-powered robotics in the second installment of their series on Cozen O’Connor’s Transformative AI: Legal Leaps blog.

New York Note: City Legislation, Cap-and-Invest, Swim Lessons

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation.

FY2026 H-1B Lottery Has Been Completed and Registrants Notified of Selection [Alert]

Publication - Immigration Policy & Strategy

Kelli Natrin and Fran Rayer discuss the completion of the H-1B lottery.

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, March 31, 2025

Publication - Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

The Pennsylvania House advanced a bill earlier this month to address concerns about doctor practices and patient care by increasing oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program.

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.