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The IRS has released new inflation-adjusted figures that can impact your estate and gift planning. These numbers seem like a lot to sift through, but understanding them could make a big difference in your financial future. Let’s break down the ...

Recent updates to New York’s already complex construction laws require owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors to revisit their construction contracts to ensure compliance with current New York law and limit unnecessary risk. ...

Midsize firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman has relied on strategic and intentional growth to expand beyond its construction law roots. Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman started as a construction-law firm, but has added a ...

2024 was an exciting year for all things Title IX, and 2025 is already following suit. On January 9, 2025, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky vacated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide. The court held that the ...

We are pleased to announce the promotions of associates Sean Gaynor, Michael Schwartz and Arielle Simon to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025. Sean is based in the Newark office, Mike is located in the Philadelphia office, and ...

In a significant bid protest matter, Cohen Seglias partners Michael McKenna and Timothy Ryan successfully represented El Sol Contracting and Construction Corporation against the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) in a $70 million infrastructure ...

Cohen Seglias partner Evan Blaker offered insight on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s upcoming decision regarding frivolous litigation sanctions. In this Law360 article, he noted that while the case could provide valuable legal analysis, he did not ...

This holiday season, Cohen Seglias is proud to continue our tradition of giving back by supporting a range of impactful organizations through monetary donations and other contributions. From helping children and families to rescuing animals in need, ...

In a significant matter involving the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, Cohen Seglias partner Joshua Bonn represented Brittany Baker, a Mifflinburg Area School District resident and parent of a former student, in litigation challenging the School Board’s ...

Join Guest Carolyn N. Daly, New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, as she shares insights on reshaping the divorce process. Together with Host Lisa Lisser, Certified Divorce Coach, explore strategies for a more empowered ...

Our team recently spent the day volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, helping to construct safe and affordable homes for local families. Equipped with hard hats, gloves, and plenty of determination, our volunteers worked on ...

This year, Cohen Seglias proudly built on our long-standing tradition of supporting the American Heart Association’s Philadelphia Heart Walk by expanding our efforts to the Greater Washington Region and Pittsburgh, where our offices participated ...

Nearly all construction contracts contain terms dictating when and how a contractor must pursue claims for contractual relief. However, these terms are not always strictly enforced. A contractor’s failure to timely submit a claim may not prevent ...

Cohen Seglias partner Joseph Sine sat down with Stone World after the Raleigh Technical Summit to discuss critical issues surrounding silica safety and its impact on fabricators. Drawing from his extensive experience, Joe offered actionable guidance ...

In the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Philadelphia Lawyer article on DEI in the legal industry, Cohen Seglias alumnus Matthew Tom, now with the U.S. Courts of Appeals, reflects on his experiences with bias and the importance of meaningful ...

I require my staff to be trained annually in fair housing laws—they are all well-versed with the laws and do not discriminate. Do I really need to have a written fair housing policy? It is a good idea to have a written fair housing policy for a ...

Cohen Seglias attorney Joshua Bonn successfully negotiated a settlement for Brittany Baker in her lawsuit against the Mifflinburg Area School District, which alleged violations of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act. Filed in 2021, the lawsuit ...

We are proud to announce that Cohen Seglias has been named to the 2025 Best Law Firms Ranked by Best Lawyers® list nationally for construction law and litigation. We have also been recognized regionally in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, ...

There is little certainty in Title IX these days, given that approximately half of the states are still abiding by the 2020 regulations and the other half by the 2024 regulations. Over 700 institutions of higher education remain affected by this ...

Rental housing providers and property managers are experiencing increased interactions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and state human relations commissions due to alleged fair housing violations relating to residents’ ...