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Partner Jonathan Cass and Associate Dylan LaMorte of Cohen Seglias secured a reversal for their policy holder client from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in a significant insurance coverage dispute arising from highway construction ...

Losing a spouse is an overwhelming experience, and the practical tasks that follow can feel especially daunting. While every estate is different, having a clear roadmap of what to address and when can help you stay organized as you move through the ...

Cohen Seglias Managing Partner Steve Williams was recently featured on the Leadership Backstage podcast, hosted by Claudia Williams. The conversation explores his approach to leadership, business development, firm culture and professional growth, as ...

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which court can decide child custody. This issue—known as jurisdiction—can be complex and stressful and can significantly affect the outcome of a custody case. The Uniform Child ...

Partner Venroy July and Senior Counsel Brooke Weese were recently featured in Law360’s article “Cohen Seglias Boosts Biz Litigation Teams In DC And Philly.” The article shared the announcement that Venroy and Brooke recently joined ...

I sent new leases to all my residents, asking that they sign and return them. I have received signed leases back from most residents, but there are a few who have not signed and returned the leases. What can I do with respect to those residents who ...

We are pleased to announce that Venroy July and Brooke J. Weese have joined the firm’s Business Transactions and Real Estate Groups. Venroy is a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office and Brooke is Senior Counsel in the Philadelphia office. “The ...

When parents live in different states, questions often arise about which state’s court can enforce or modify a child support order. To eliminate confusion and promote fairness, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) was enacted ...

My Magisterial District Judge told me that soon I will have to be mediating my eviction cases before I can have a hearing. Is that right? Potentially. A recent rule by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court allows the President Judge in each county court ...

Senior Counsel Ben Hartwell was recently mentioned in a Law.com article titled, “People in the News—Nov. 21, 2025—McMonagle Perri, Cohen Seglias.” The article shared that Ben recently joined our firm and that he represents businesses ...

I just purchased a small community and have learned that many of the residents do not have leases. I have presented leases to them to sign, but they are refusing. What can I do? As you know, the Manufactured Homes Community Rights Act requires ...

What is Reverse Discrimination? “Reverse discrimination” may sound unfamiliar, or even contradictory, to most people. However, in the context of employment law, it’s becoming a more prevalent concept. The most commonly understood form of ...

The landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is shifting rapidly due to recent federal policy changes. With the issuance of several executive orders under the Trump administration, including the revocation of Executive ...

The White House has advanced a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” offering preferential access to certain federal funds and benefits to universities that accept a slate of conditions reshaping admissions, hiring, governance, ...

Most people are aware of the option or ability for victims and survivors of domestic violence to obtain a restraining order against their abuse under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. An extremely ...

Cherylyn Harley LeBon recently offered insights for an Executivegov.com article titled “Shutdown Chaos? Leading GovCon Experts Give Advice for Weathering the Storm.” Cherylyn’s insights are featured in the first half of the ...

Cohen Seglias attorneys Paul Thaler, Jackson Nichols and Casey McKinnon were featured in Law360 for their work representing the Republic of Sierra Leone in litigation involving Jenner & Block. The article highlighted their roles in the ...

We are pleased to announce that Benjamin Hartwell has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as senior counsel, where he represents businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes. “Ben is an exceptional advocate whose litigation ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Interim Final Rule that eliminated the decades long presumption that women- and minority-owned businesses automatically qualify under a “presumed disadvantaged” status for the DOT’s ...

We are happy to share that Cohen Seglias is ranked nationally and regionally in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® for various practice areas, including: Commercial Litigation: Metropolitan Tier 1 Harrisburg. Construction Law: National Tier 1; ...