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As expected, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently released proposed Title IX regulations, specifically concerning sexual harassment, including sexual assault. This is significant because the DOE has never addressed these issues through ...

On December 7, Cohen Seglias hosted our 30th Anniversary Holiday Party at The Franklin Institute, Fels Planetarium, in Philadelphia. The event was part of the commemoration of our 30th anniversary in which we hosted a series of events ...

On November 29, Cohen Seglias hosted an event benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at Bar Marco’s Union Hall in Pittsburgh, PA. The event was part of our commemoration of the firm’s 30th anniversary and the Pittsburgh ...

I’m a management-side labor and employment lawyer. It’s my job to go to court and defend employers and executives accused of all different types of misconduct, including sexual harassment. Over the last 20 years, I’ve seen it all. Some of my ...

Welcome to the Subcontractor’s Guide To Proving Delay. The goal of this guide is to help you understand how to prove that your work has been delayed and to recover costs associated with that delay. This guide will: Give you an understanding of ...

In 2008, Richard Susskind, the noted author of books predicting upcoming changes in the legal profession, wrote the “End of Lawyers: Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services.” It was a fascinating warning about the need for lawyers to adapt to ...

On November 15, Cohen Seglias participated in its inaugural Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC build day. The volunteer build day brought together Cohen Seglias attorneys and staff and members of Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro ...

To commemorate Cohen Seglias’ 30th Anniversary, we hosted a series of events benefiting charities in our communities. On November 1, our attorneys and staff were joined by clients, Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington members, ...

The Delay Damages Bill concerning delay related to claims against public entities passed the NYS Senate on Thursday, June 14. Currently, the Bill awaits signature by Governor Cuomo. But if Governor Cuomo signs the Bill, this will not end the ...

We are pleased to announce that Cohen Seglias is named on the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2019 “Best Law Firms” list nationally and regionally in Philadelphia. The firm received National Tier 3 recognition in Construction Law and Litigation – ...

The Ohio Supreme Court’s October 9, 2018 decision in Ohio Northern University v. Charles Construction Services, Inc., 2018-Ohio-4057 issued a blow to general contractors attempting to obtain insurance coverage under their commercial general ...

On October 24, 2018, Governor Wolf signed into law the Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act, Act 118-2018 (House Bill 2049), which takes effect on December 23, 2018. The Act is designed to assist landlords and condominium and homeowner ...

On October 24, Cohen Seglias’ volunteer team returned to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia‘s Diamond Park housing development for the final time as they put finishing touches on the last houses. Volunteers from our Philadelphia and New ...

A 40-year-old program designed to help “socially and economically disadvantaged” small businesses win federal contracts is full of ineligible participants, according to a recent report from the Small Business Administration’s Office of ...

Maria Panichelli was a guest of the podcast, Federal Game Changers powered by RSM Federal, and discussed the proposed rule changes to the SDVOSB certification. These rules will change how the VA and SBA handle this certification.

On October 10, 2018, the amendments to the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, 73 P.S. § 501, et seq. (CASPA) will take effect and significantly impact the rights and duties of owners, contractors, and subcontractors on all Pennsylvania ...

After nearly ten years of operating under the 2009 International Construction Code, in May 2018, Philadelphia City Council modernized the City’s commercial and multi-family building regulations by adopting the 2018 International Construction Code ...

Contracts often include arbitration provisions for multiple reasons, such as: to reduce litigation costs, to increase the speed of dispute resolution, and to allow parties the opportunity to choose an experienced arbitrator rather than roll the dice ...

On March 1, 2018, President Trump announced his intention to enact a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum, which went into effect on June 1. Before the tariffs, the U.S. imported about a third of all steel used ...

Perhaps no issue has generated more buzz in labor law circles in recent months than the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) stance on joint employer liability. The consequences of being deemed a joint employer can be dramatic for the ...