News & Publications

It is an often-overlooked fact, but the foundation of a profitable landscaping project is often laid figuratively before the first plant goes in the ground—in the contract. Lisa M. Wampler, a partner at the law firm Cohen Seglias, details four ...

Recent amendments to New Jersey’s custody statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, represent one of the most consequential revisions to the state’s custody framework in decades. Enacted as part of legislation described as “clarifying procedures in certain ...

The recent Nor’easter and large snow/ice storms are more than a logistical headache to contractors and subcontractors up and down the east and beyond; they bear significant cost considerations. The current weather impacts have triggered project ...

On January 12, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed S-4281 (substituted by A-4006) into law, updating New Jersey’s Public Works Contractor Registration Act. The new statute meaningfully changes how partnerships and joint ventures (JVs) may pursue ...

Congratulations to Partner and Chair of the Family Law Practice Carolyn Daly for being named an NJBIZ “Leader in Law” for 2026. This recognition highlights Carolyn’s leadership in our family law group, dedication to her practice and ...

Cohen Seglias has reaffirmed its commitment to attorney and staff well-being by re-committing to the ABA Well-Being Pledge, an initiative led by the American Bar Association to improve the mental health and substance-use landscape across the legal ...

The commercial real estate market in Northern Virginia continues to grow, driven by ongoing population growth, a still-booming economy, explosive data center expansion and very high per capita income, which is driving demand for goods and services ...

Every day, businesses collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and payment details. This information is valuable and must be handled carefully. Unfortunately, cyberattacks and data leaks are becoming increasingly ...

Our recent leadership changes were featured in a Law360 article titled “Cohen Seglias Names Three to Leadership Positions.” It shares our announcement that Matthew Gioffre has been named Cohen Seglias’ new administrative partner, ...

A New York trial court recently clarified that mediation requirements in construction contracts cannot be used to undermine a subcontractor’s mechanic’s lien rights. Partner Gary Repke, Jr. represented the subcontractor, Betons Prefabriques Du ...

We are pleased to announce that we have named Matthew Gioffre, Lane F. Kelman and Anthony H. Chwastyk to new leadership roles within the firm, effective January 1, 2026. Matt has been named to a three-year term as the firm’s Administrative ...

In one of his final acts before Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as Governor of New Jersey, Governor Murphy signed S4510/A5761 into law. The act states that it “clarifies procedures in certain contested child custody cases.” In practice, ...

Retrofit projects are frequently complicated by incomplete information, the discovery of unknown existing conditions and, of course, owner-directed changes that may flow from these issues. These problems can create friction over the added costs that ...

The landscape of the Ohio construction industry has shifted significantly with the enactment of the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act (House Bill 246). The law (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §4151.01 et seq.) introduces mandatory employment verification for ...

We are pleased to announce the promotion of associate Alexander F. Barth to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2026. “Alex is a respected member of the Philadelphia business community and a leader in our firm,” said Cohen Seglias ...

Serving as a fiduciary carries significant responsibility. Whether you are an executor, administrator or trustee, the role requires careful attention to legal, financial and administrative details, often at a time when families are still navigating ...

In yet another example of the government’s crackdown on the defense industry’s failure to comply with applicable cybersecurity regulations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $421,234 settlement with Swiss Automation, Inc., an Illinois ...

Our legislature has aimed to ensure victims of domestic violence have “the maximum protection from abuse the law can provide.”  N.J.S.A. 2C:25-18. In doing so, they have created a civil remedy in the form of the ability to obtain temporary and ...

Happy Holidays! We are 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, we are ...

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Roskos has joined the Family Law Group as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Newark office. “Lisa brings a compassionate and strategic approach to resolving family law issues,” said Carolyn Daly, chair of Cohen ...