New “Necessity” Forms Create Headaches and Risks for PPP Borrowers [Alert]

Publication - Business/Corporate, Coronavirus Task Force, Corporate

Thomas Lombardi, Co-chair of the 2020 Crocker Commercial Real Estate Symposium, Diane Hvolka Selected As a Panelist

Press Release - Commercial Litigation, Real Estate

Thomas Lombardi, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, was co-chair of the 2020 Crocker Commercial Real Estate Symposium, while Danielle Hvolka, member of the firm’s Real Estate Group, spoke on a panel.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Denies Medical Marijuana Accommodation for Nursing Student

Publication - Labor & Employment - Cannabis

Ben Shechtman discusses the first-of-its-kind decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court that the MMA did not require a nursing school to accommodate a student’s use of medical marijuana under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Cozen O’Connor Continues Expansion of Commercial Litigation Practice with the Addition of Litigator Andrew W. Reinhart

Press Release - Commercial Litigation

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that distinguished litigator Andrew W. Reinhart, who brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial transportation litigation, will be joining the Pittsburgh Commercial Litigation Practice.

Collisions and Allisions 101 Webinar

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery

This webinar covered the distinct issues that arise in both collisions and allisions covered under marine insurance policies.

Navigating Atty Relationship Conflicts That May Imperil Cases

Publication - Commercial Litigation, Legal Profession Services

Thomas Wilkinson and Douglas Fox contributed an article to Law360 discussing how to identify and what to do when conflicts arise out of a lawyer's "personal relationship" with opposing counsel.

Nasdaq Proposes New Rules Regarding Board Diversity for Listed Companies

Publication - Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities

On December 1, 2020, The Nasdaq Stock Market filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt new listing rules that relate to diversity of board composition, proposed Rule 5605(f), and disclosure of statistical information on board composition, proposed Rule 5606.

PBA Names 2020 Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP) Award on Behalf of H. Robert Fiebach

Press Release - Legal Profession Services

The Pennsylvania Bar Association has named its 2020 Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP) Award on behalf of H. Robert Fiebach, senior counsel in Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department and co-chair of the firm’s Legal Malpractice Group.

Law in the Time of Corona

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Thomas Giotto was interviewed in the Duquesne Lawyer Magazine about what it has been like working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Streamlining and Simplifying US Government Guaranteed Vessel Financing [MarineLink]

Publication - Transportation & Trade - Maritime

Jeff Vogel and Anne Mickey contributed an article to MarineLink discussing the steps that The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken to streamline and simplify the Federal Ship Financing Program under Chapter 537 of Title 46 of the U.S. Code (commonly referred to as Title XI).

Employers start preparing for the coronavirus vaccine with a question: Can we require it?

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

David Barron spoke with The Washington Post about how employers can incentivize their employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine without requiring it.

Amanda DiChello Elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

News - Private Client Services, Trusts & Estates Litigation

Philadelphia, December 1, 2020 - Amanda DiChello, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Private Client, Trusts and Estates Practice, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Cannabis Team Named Group of the Year in Law360 2020 Practice Groups of the Year Awards

Press Release - Cannabis

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a Law360 2020 Practice Group of the Year in Cannabis.

Businesses Using PFAS Chemicals Now Subject to TRI Reporting and Greater Scrutiny

Publication - Environmental Litigation & Enforcement, Environmental Regulatory & Due Diligence

Pete Fontaine and Marcia Mulkey discuss the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory reports required for 172 PFOS and PFOA compounds.

What Big Tech Can Expect From Biden Antitrust Enforcers

Publication - Antitrust, Commercial Litigation

David Reichenberg contributed an article to Bloomberg Law discussing government antitrust filings, including the Qualcomm matter and the recently filed Google action, and describes the impact these types of cases have on those who interact with or are dependent upon Big Tech.

Vaccine resisters could derail Island's COVID-19 recovery, experts say

News - Coronavirus Task Force, Labor & Employment

Michael Schmidt was quoted in Newsday discussing how state and federal agencies haven't provided clear guidance on whether a business can require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jennifer Brandt Appeared on Court TV Discussing the Ohio v. Stefanko Trial

News - Family Law

Jennifer Brandt, chair of the firm's Family Law Practice, was a guest on Court TV discussing Ohio v. Stefanko, again.

SEC Adopts Amendments to MD&A and other Financial Disclosures [Alert]

Publication - Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities

Kathy Jaffari and Richard Busis discuss the SEC's amendments to Regulation S-K in an effort to modernize, simplify, and enhance certain financial disclosures.

What Calif.'s New Consumer Debt Law Means For Collectors

Publication - Commercial Litigation

Brett Watson contributed an article to Law360 discussing the enactment of the Debt Collection Licensing Act and the impact this will have on collectors.

States of Flux — What Employers Need to Know About Election 2020 and New State Laws [Alert]

Publication - Labor & Employment - Cannabis

David Barron, Joseph Quinn, Jake Rubinstein, Di Addy Tang, Peter Ennis, Adam Gutmann, and Anne discuss various state laws that may impact employers.