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This article was originally published by The Legal Intelligencer on August 5, 2026. Transgender student athletes have been the subject of legal challenges in recent years, with 27 states passing laws that eligibility for female sports is based on ...

Cohen Seglias continues to be recognized among the nation’s top construction law firms, earning the 12th spot on Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ of 2026.” We are proud to have climbed one position from No. ...

Partner and chair of the Family Law Group Carolyn Daly was quoted in NJ.com’s recent article. It is the second of two-part series examining updates to New Jersey’s child custody laws and the controversial changes affecting families across ...

We are proud to announce that Ben Dunlap is recognized in Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 300 list. The CpBJ 300 recognizes the most influential business leaders shaping Central Pennsylvania’s economy. Each year, editors spotlight ...

We are pleased to announce that Carolyn Daly and Sean Gaynor are recognized in Morris & Essex Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers List.  Selected through a peer-review process, the annual recognition honors attorneys who are highly regarded by ...

Construction industry professionals in Pennsylvania have reason to breathe a little easier after a recent decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In the case of Clearfield County v. Transystems Corporation, the Court refused to let a ...

Members of the Cohen Seglias Philadelphia office recently came together for a volunteer event benefiting Cathedral Kitchen, one of South New Jersey’s leading organizations dedicated to addressing food insecurity and supporting individuals on ...

As demand for traditional office space continues to decline, office-to-residential conversions are emerging as one of the most significant trends reshaping the commercial real estate market. Adaptive Reuse is the process of reimagining the purpose ...

I have been reading a lot about “junk fees” and how the government is cracking down on landlords who charge too many or high fees. What can you tell me about that? The Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer ...

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC has opened an office in Morristown, New Jersey, its second in the Garden State and 10th nationally. The new office complements the firm’s Newark, New Jersey, location and expands client services ...

We are pleased to announce that the firm has opened a new office in Morristown, New Jersey! The Morristown office complements the firm’s Newark office, expanding access for clients throughout northern New Jersey while supporting the ...

In Pennsylvania, subcontractors and material suppliers rely on mechanics’ liens as a powerful tool to secure payment for labor and materials. But for large private projects, that right can vanish quickly—and permanently—if one simple step is ...

Christopher Carusone was quoted by Spotlight PA regarding Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s defense of the state’s Medicaid abortion funding ban. The article was subsequently republished by several Pennsylvania news outlets, ...

This article was originally published by The Legal Intelligencer on July 15, 2026. How many government lawyers should be permitted to represent the Commonwealth in a single case, and what happens when they disagree? This question is playing out in ...

Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) are a cornerstone of domestic violence protection in New Jersey. Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq., courts are empowered to act quickly—often the same day—to ...

In its July 13, 2026, release, the Department of War (DoW) suspended the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements effective immediately. Phase II, expected to have taken effect on November 10, ...

Comcast has told me it intends to enter my property to provide cable and internet services to residents. The last time Comcast came onto my property, it caused significant damage that I had to repair, so I do not want them to return. Can they come ...

Recent Massachusetts decisions provide an important reminder that prompt pay statutes are often enforced strictly, and seemingly minor deficiencies in payment-rejection notices can have significant financial consequences. Under the Massachusetts ...

Four defendants recently entered a not-guilty plea following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tennessee, charging them with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Two of the defendants were also charged with money laundering. All four ...

In construction, workforce planning is everything. Projects run on schedules, crews, and coordination. When key employees are unexpectedly out, even for legitimate reasons, the impact can be immediate: delayed timelines, increased overtime costs, ...