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For some, service to underserved communities is an easy decision. I embarked on a legal career knowing that I wanted to use my skills not just to succeed in my practice, but also to help less privileged communities. While I had volunteered ...

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution alternatives that allow ...

When ending a relationship, whether it’s through divorce, separation or breaking up, it may be appealing to completely cut off communication. However, if you share a child, you will need to be in each other’s lives for at least 18 years, if not ...

This article was originally published in Mendham Neighbors Magazine in August 2023. If you’re considering a divorce, the end goal is clear: to get divorced. But how do you get there? I am surprised that even today, most people believe that going ...

Divorce is emotional and sometimes those emotions can cloud your judgment and stop you from settling your case, or missing opportunities to settle your case. Divorce can also be an expensive process, and the longer it drags on, the more expensive it ...

With another government shutdown now in place, it is important for contractors to be informed on how their contracts may be impacted and prepare for the uncertainty that could be coming their way. What Causes a Government Shutdown? A government ...

What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a way to resolve your divorce out of court. Given the current backlog and shortage of judges, it is something people with family law issues should give serious consideration to utilizing in resolving their ...

When a government investigation targets a company, the general counsel often becomes the focal point for managing the response. But in this role, counsel must take extra care not to cross the line from defense into obstruction. Both federal and ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed a holding of the Commonwealth Court that requires a trial court to weigh additional factors before compelling a school district to retrieve and publicly disclose school board members’ social media posts ...

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently proposed extensive amendments to the regulations governing public bidding. While these changes are aimed at revising the prequalification framework and updating the bidding provisions, ...

On September 9, 2025, the Department of Defense issued a long-awaited final rule regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This final rule which has been published in the Federal Register and amended the Defense Federal ...

Succession planning has traditionally focused on transferring tangible assets where ownership and valuation were relatively simple such as real estate, inventory and equipment. However, as digital transformation reshapes business models, intangible, ...

In a recent CBS News Radio segment, attorney Jason Copley joined Stephen Kaufman to discuss the future of 3D printed housing. Jason shared insights on the opportunities and challenges this innovative technology presents for the construction ...

After President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) changed its policies the next day about the inclusion of transgender athletes in ...

On September 10, 2025, to borrow from the Beatles, the long and winding road brought DoD’s final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC) ...

George Pallas has been recognized as Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Philadelphia for both Litigation – Construction and Construction Law. The honor is reserved for one attorney in each practice area and location, based on the ...

In a recent article by The New York Times exploring the rise of 3-D printed housing as a response to the national affordability crisis, Cohen Seglias partner Jason Copley shared his perspective on the promise of construction technology. 3-D ...

Partner Jonathan Landesman, who chairs the firm’s Labor & Employment Group, was featured in Electrical Contractor Magazine on why a tailored employee handbook is essential for growing service and maintenance contractors. “It’s a ...

In a recent Tribune-Review article, Cohen Seglias attorney Joshua Bonn shared his perspective on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision regarding whether public officials’ personal social media posts are subject to the state’s open-records ...

We are pleased to share that 31 Cohen Seglias attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. This recognition highlights our attorneys’ commitment to delivering ...