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We are pleased to announce that Craig Staudenmaier has received a well-earned honor recognizing a lifetime of dedication to the railroad industry: the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Keystone State Railroad Association. Craig’s deep respect ...

Cohen Seglias partner Michael McKenna was featured in Law360’s coverage of the complex legal landscape surrounding the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, one year after a cargo ship struck a support column and triggered the fatal ...

We are pleased to announce that several Cohen Seglias attorneys were selected to this year’s New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state/district and the ...

We are proud to announce that our Washington, DC office has once again been recognized on the Washington Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work list—our second time earning this distinction following our debut in 2022. From a survey of ...

We are pleased to announce that Robert Ruggieri is recognized by the 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. Ranked fifth out of 2,500 authors, Bob is named as one of the Top Ten Construction Authors for his thought leadership in 2024. The ...

Cohen Seglias partner Matthew Long discussed the resurgence of material price escalation clauses in response to new tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. In Construction Dive, he noted that while such clauses became standard during the ...

We are excited to announce that the firm has completed its Pittsburgh office relocation to the newly constructed FNB Financial Center, located at 626 Washington Place, and now occupies the 19th floor in the 26-story building! Please update your ...

This article was originally published by The Legal Intelligencer on February 19, 2025. Under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG), Bureau of Consumer ...

The implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has faced multiple legal challenges over the past few months, leading to shifting compliance deadlines. An initial injunction halted reporting requirements, prompting the U.S. Department of ...

The Murdoch family and their media empire have long captivated national attention, with layers of legal and financial complexity shaping the future of one of the world’s most influential media dynasties. At the center of this unfolding story ...

During the first Trump administration and the pandemic, contractors frequently demanded contract terms allowing price adjustments if the cost of materials increased due to tariffs or pandemic-era supply chain disruptions. These terms were vital to ...

Timothy Ryan has been named a 2025 NJBIZ Leaders in Law Rising Star, an honor awarded to just three attorneys across the state. This recognition highlights legal professionals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and impact in their ...

How much notice do I have to give tenants before I can raise rents? The notice period depends on how long the lease is and whether you will require your tenants to sign new leases, amendments or addenda to their leases. The Pennsylvania Manufactured ...

The IRS has released new inflation-adjusted figures that can impact your estate and gift planning. These numbers seem like a lot to sift through, but understanding them could make a big difference in your financial future. Let’s break down the ...

Recent updates to New York’s already complex construction laws require owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors to revisit their construction contracts to ensure compliance with current New York law and limit unnecessary risk. ...

Midsize firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman has relied on strategic and intentional growth to expand beyond its construction law roots. Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman started as a construction-law firm, but has added a ...

2024 was an exciting year for all things Title IX, and 2025 is already following suit. On January 9, 2025, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky vacated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide. The court held that the ...

We are pleased to announce the promotions of associates Sean Gaynor, Michael Schwartz and Paul Simon to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025. Sean is based in the Newark office, Mike is located in the Philadelphia office, and Paul ...

In a significant bid protest matter, Cohen Seglias partners Michael McKenna and Timothy Ryan successfully represented El Sol Contracting and Construction Corporation against the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) in a $70 million infrastructure ...

Cohen Seglias partner Evan Blaker offered insight on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s upcoming decision regarding frivolous litigation sanctions. In this Law360 article, he noted that while the case could provide valuable legal analysis, he did not ...