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Union Pacific: Railroad workers illegally threatening to strike over Biden vax mandates
Union Pacific, one of the country's largest rail carriers, has asked a judge to declare at least one union cannot strike against the company as it seeks to enforce President Biden's worker vaccine mandate. -
Anna Wermuth Named Chicago Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America
Anna Wermuth, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor and Employment Department has been named the 2022 Chicago Employment Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most highly regarded peer review publications in the legal profession. -
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, LLC Promotes Patrick Martin to Managing Director
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the Global 100 law firm Cozen O'Connor, has promoted Patrick Martin to Managing Director. -
A Year of Transition - The Workplace Changes That Keep General Counsels Up At Night on September 1, 2021
A Year of Transition - The Workplace Changes That Keep General Counsels Up At Night on September 1, 2021. -
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Matthew Glavin Named to Board of Governors at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Matthew Glavin, a member in Cozen O’Connor’s Public Strategies Group, has been named to the Law Alumni Board of Governors at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. His three-year term is effective immediately. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Attorney Anna Wermuth Receives Women in Law Honor from Chicago Daily Law Bulletin & Chicago Lawyer
Anna Wermuth, vice-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s national Labor & Employment Department, has been named to the second annual Salute! Women in Law Award list by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer magazine. -
Cozen O’Connor Promotes Chicago Attorneys Matthew Glavin and Matthew Policastro to Members
Cozen O’Connor has promoted attorneys Matthew Glavin and Matthew Policastro to members in the firm’s Chicago office. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Litigation and Legislative Update: The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
As the privacy landscape evolves, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) remains the basis of significant class action activity in federal and state courts. -
Restaurant, retail advocates urge appeals panel to limit 'absurd,' 'grossly excessive' reach of IL biometrics law
Retail and restaurant associations have asked the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to side with White Castle in a dispute over "absurd" sums that class action plaintiffs can demand in lawsuits under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. -
THOMPSON COBURN: Fighting for every foot: Chicago restaurant Cochon Volant wins commercial lease dispute, recoups hundreds of thousands of dollars in overpaid rent
A Chicago judge has sided with Thompson Coburn client Cochon Volant in a long-running dispute with the Chicago Loop restaurant’s landlord over the square footage used to calculate rent. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: COVID-19 Regulatory Roundup: Increase in Enforcement by OSHA and State Attorneys General
With the arrival of the Biden administration, employers have seen a substantial increase in OSHA enforcement activity, including a forthcoming emergency standard for COVID-19 likely to be released in mid-March. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: NICAR Speaker Series: Bankruptcy 101 with Attorney Rick Fogel
Richard Fogel will present a webinar at the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR) Speaker Series, titled 'Bankruptcy 101' where he will share his experience that will help us navigate the important issues in bankruptcy. -
Cozen O’Connor’s Patrick Martin Named to Board of Directors of Rainbows for All Children
Patrick Martin, Principal and Midwest Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, has been named to the Board of Directors of Rainbows for All Children, a national non-profit organization based in suburban Chicago, focused on providing support for children navigating trauma or loss. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Walking the Talk: Actualizing Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Lynnette Espy-Williams will be speaking on a panel for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys on the topic of “Walking the Talk: Actualizing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace.” -
COZEN O'CONNOR: An Update on Restrictive Covenants – The Trend to Restrict Enforceability and Expand (Criminal) Liability
The past couple of years have seen a trend with states passing legislation or engaging in executive action to limit the enforceability of non-compete/non-solicit agreements in many circumstances. -
Insurer lawsuit: Accounting firm RSM should owe for millions lost to ex-Insureon controller's alleged embezzlement
The lawsuit accuses RSM US LLP of failing to identify fraudulent bank transfers allegedly carried out by Kevin Mix, who has been charged with wire fraud over claims he allegedly embezzled $5 million from Insureon, where he worked as controller. -
Judge tosses business group's challenge to Chicago's Fair Workweek ordinance
A building management group argued the rules, enacted in 2019, improperly target only certain employers and industries, and will increase the number of lawsuits employers in Chicago will face. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Expands State Attorneys General Practice With Addition of Former Wisconsin Deputy Attorney General Paul W. Connell in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Offices
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Paul W. Connell has joined the firm as a member of the State Attorneys General Group. He will work out of the firm’s Chicago and Washington, D.C. offices. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Emerging Policy: Looking from Beyond the Beltway – A Quick Guide for Businesses - 01/21/2021
Economic, public health, and political factors are changing at a speed like we have never experienced before — impacting businesses at an equally fast pace. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Webinar: COVID-19 Lawsuits: Strategies To Protect Your Business
Danielle Garno, Meredith Slawe, and Michael Schmidt will be presenting a webinar program on “COVID-19 Lawsuits: Strategies To Protect Your Business” in collaboration with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). AAFA President and CEO, Steve Lamar will moderate the program.