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Cohen Seglias construction attorneys Michael McKenna and Joseph Sine shared their thoughts and reactions to the Biden-Harris administration’s press release about the “effects of extreme heat” and its outlined plans for action. “Like it ...

Could calling child protective services on another individual for abuse and neglect be considered harassment? This question was answered in a recent domestic violence trial in New Jersey when defense attorneys argued that it could not, legally, be ...

Earlier this year, Carolyn Daly, chair of our Family Law group, argued amicus curiae for the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the matter of Cardali v. Cardali. The Supreme ...

Anthony Bottenfield, Jennifer Budd and Evan Rassman were promoted to the firm’s partnership at the beginning of the year. Our newsletter team sat down with them to discuss their practices. Q: Tell us a little about your practice and the services ...

The construction industry has faced a skilled labor shortage over the past several years. One study found that the number of workers ages 25-54 dropped 8% over the last decade. At the beginning of 2022, one predictive model estimated that the ...

On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter stating that employees may use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to reduce their work hours indefinitely. The DOL issued its letter in response to an employer ...

Clients often worry if they can be held personally liable for a company in which they have an ownership interest. This is often followed by the question of whether one of their companies can be responsible for the obligation of another. In ...

We hope that you are enjoying the summer! In this issue, you will learn practical tips to limit liability under prevailing wage and hour laws. You will also learn about the circumstances in which business owners can be held personally liable when ...

We hope that you are enjoying the summer! In this issue, you will learn practical tips to limit liability under prevailing wage and hour laws. You will also learn about the circumstances in which business owners can be held personally liable when ...

On July 27, Cohen Seglias’ summer associates and their mentors volunteered at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s Coltrane Commons for build day. Summer associates Chental Song Bembry, Clifford David, Jaden Fields, Gabriel Perez, James Sabia, ...

Recently, headlines have been splashed with the question of whether Title IX proceedings are quasi-judicial and what legal claims parties have based on what occurs during the Title IX process. Title IX practitioners and universities are quick to ...

One of the most effective tools a nonprofit can use in spreading its message and encouraging donations is to have an event. Raffles, gatherings, athletic events such as a 5k, a bake sale– the list is extensive. Coming up with a good idea to ...

Lori Wisniewski Azzara, 41, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, Pittsburgh Job title: Partner Practice area: Construction and commercial litigation Law school and year of graduation: Duquesne University School of Law, 2006 How long have you ...

Our rent management system uses an electronic lease. We input the appropriate information for a tenant into the system, and the tenant signs electronically. I am concerned about this because the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (MHCRA) ...

Q. My ex-husband died and the QDRO states that upon death, I was to receive his pension but the company was bought out. How do I find out what his pensions were? — Ex-spouse We’re sorry to hear about your ex. This can be a tough one. The good ...

It’s estimated that over 40 million lawsuits are filed each year in the United States. The average adult in the United States has roughly a 10% chance of being sued, and that number increases if you are a business owner. In 2010, one source ...

Cohen Seglias managing partner Steve Williams discussed the firm’s work-from-home policy in AmLaw’s Mid-Market. Our firm’s emphasis on in-person collaboration as a distinguishing feature in an era of hybrid work requires associates ...

A backlog in the New Jersey courts has precluded resolving all types of family law disputes—resulting in a denial of access to justice for many families. Justice delayed is truly justice denied, as anyone waiting six years to be divorced knows. ...

Cohen Seglias chair of the family law department Carolyn Daly was quoted in New Jersey Monitor regarding New Jersey courts resuming civil and divorce trials in three counties. Due to a judicial shortage, civil and divorce proceedings in Cumberland, ...

We are excited to announce that the firm is again recognized in The Legal 500 for our work in the education sector. This is the second consecutive year that Cohen Seglias was recognized on the list. “We are delighted to be included in The Legal ...