PEOPLE CAPABILITIES NEWS & EVENTS ABOUT CAREERS OFFICES & CONTACT White Collar Defense & Investigations Recent News: Cozen O’Connor Expands International Offices with Strategic Additions in Vancouver and Toronto The new additions will further expand the firm’s North American Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Product Liability, and Commercial Litigation practices. More White collar defense is all about delivering results when the stakes are high. Companies, boards, special committees, and individuals engage Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice to navigate their most serious inquiries. Whether managing an internal report of potential misconduct or a full-blown government investigation, our team is efficient, responsive, discrete — and, most importantly, effective. 360-DEGREE PERSPECTIVE Cozen O’Connor lawyers bring a critical perspective to every case. Our White Collar Group includes former federal prosecutors from large U.S. Attorney offices; a former deputy chief of the Civil Division of the District of Columbia’s U.S. Attorney’s Office; former federal prosecutors (and supervisory prosecutors) with DOJ and SEC; former state and local prosecutors; and a former assistant federal public defender. Our practitioners have been on both sides of the table, so they know how white collar cases are built — and how they can be dismantled. GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT The goal for clients facing a government investigation is quite simple: prevent prosecution. Cozen O’Connor is exceptionally skillful at maintaining that focus. Having worked in government and formed professional relationships with government officials, our attorneys are able to identify persuasive arguments, narrow the scope of inquiries, limit exposure, and negotiate favorable resolutions. In the rare event that prosecution is unavoidable, Cozen O’Connor’s team of veteran trial lawyers stands ready to vindicate our clients in court. Our attorneys have collectively tried hundreds of cases, both as defense attorneys and as prosecutors. INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS Cozen O’Connor regularly conducts complex internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients and is recognized by Global Investigations Review as one of the world’s top 100 investigations practices. Our attorneys lead comprehensive investigations with speed. We set priorities, judge witness credibility, make factual findings, and help clients understand their potential exposure. In the end, we offer clients actionable, jargon-free advice, including whether to discipline rogue actors, self-report misconduct, revamp compliance mechanisms, or take other remedial protective measures. Similarly, Cozen O’Connor provides sophisticated preventative compliance advice outside the context of an internal investigation. EXPERIENCED COUNSEL Over decades of practice, the team has accrued extensive subject-matter knowledge, including in the areas of criminal antitrust, international anti-corruption, trade sanction, False Claims Act, health care fraud and financial fraud statutes. Cozen O’Connor directs client strategy in the context of inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions by federal, state, and local authorities, including DOJ, SEC, FTC, CFTC, executive agency inspector generals, U.S. attorneys, state attorneys general, and the U.S. Congress. Tweet EXPERIENCE PUBLICATIONS Improving the NCAA’s Regulation of Payments to Athletes November 09, 2021 Next week, the NCAA's Board of Governors will receive recommendations for new rules and structures for regulating college sports. Preview of the US Supreme Court’s October Term 2021 October 08, 2021 Stephen Miller contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing the US Supreme Court’s October term. Notice of Appeal Fall 2021 October 08, 2021 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers How the Economic Loss Guideline Lost its Way, and How to Save It [Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law] August 23, 2021 Cozen O’Connor attorneys Barry Boss and Kara Kapp published an essay in the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law on the arbitrary and disproportionate sentencing recommendations driven by the economic crimes sentencing guideline. Cozen O’Connor Reinforces International Presence with Addition of Commercial Litigator Laesha J. Smith in Vancouver July 27, 2021 The former litigation counsel for the British Columbia Securities Commission brings to the firm a nearly two decade career focused on civil and administrative litigation and regulatory investigative litigation matters. Doing Battle on (At Least) Two Fronts: What Happens When Multiple Regulators Engage in Parallel Enforcement Efforts? July 20, 2021 Multi-agency cooperation efforts can go a long way toward obtaining mitigated civil or criminal penalties. Notice of Appeal Summer 2021 July 13, 2021 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers Supreme Court Ruling Fosters New Era of NCAA Amateurism June 28, 2021 The Supreme Court's June 21, 2021, decision in NCAA v. Alston ended the NCAA’s efforts to stall reform of its amateurism model, say Stephen Miller and Calli Padilla in Bloomberg Law Insights. A Dramatic Shift in Combatting International Corruption May Be on the Horizon [Alert] June 09, 2021 Martin Bloor discusses the recent White House issued a National Security Memorandum directing the assistant to the president and national security advisor to lead an interagency review process and develop a presidential strategy that will significantly bolster the ability of the U.S. government to address a number of issues relating to international corruption in a domestically and internationally coordinated fashion. CBD Advertising Proceed with Caution to Avoid Confusion, Stay Out of State AG Crosshairs April 29, 2021 State AG Group members, Meghan Stoppel and Mira Baylson penned an article for Cannabis Business Executive on the real threat of regulatory scrutiny and the importance of a carefully crafted marketing campaign for companies manufacturing and selling CBD. US Supreme Court Poised to Revolutionize College Athletics April 29, 2021 Stephen Miller and Jonathan Ciriello contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing how change is coming to the NCAA’s amateurism model. Gensler's SEC Can Bring Regulatory Clarity to Digital Assets April 14, 2021 Chris Bellini and Kara Kapp discuss potential changes to be made to the digital assets industry as a result of Gensler’s recent appointment as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in ThinkAdvisor. Notice of Appeal Spring 2021 April 13, 2021 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers US Supreme Court Considers Religious-Freedom Case From Phila. March 03, 2021 Stephen Miller and Rohan Mohanty contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing the U.S. Supreme Court case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. Grievance Panel Weighing Attorney Who Sued Former VP Pence Includes Big Law Partners, White-Collar Defenders [National Law Journal] February 24, 2021 Barry Boss was quoted in a National Law Journal article discussing a lawyer regulatory panel in Washington, D.C., which recently received a referral from a federal judge who has broadly questioned a lawyer behind a lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. PPP Fraud Is Ripe for Enforcement in 2021. Can Self-Disclosure & Cooperation Create a Path to Leniency? [Alert] February 17, 2021 Rachel Collins-Clarke and Calli Padilla discuss the government's government enforcement of abuse of the CARES Act, PPP, or Economic Aid Act. Robust Compliance Efforts Earn Princeton Leniency for Violation of Export Administration Regulations February 09, 2021 Calli Padilla discusses Princeton University's administrative settlement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, to resolve allegations of violations of the Export Administration Regulations. Antitrust Enforcers Lodge First Criminal Indictment for Violation of No-Poach Agreement [Alert] January 13, 2021 David Reichenberg, Stephen Miller, and Casey James discuss the DOJ's indictment charging Surgical Care Affiliates LLC of colluding with two companies not to solicit each other’s senior-level employees. Notice of Appeal Winter 2021 January 12, 2021 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers. High Court Considers Retroactive Application of Unanimous Jury Ruling January 07, 2021 Stephen Miller and Leigh Ann Benson contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing how earlier this year, only two states still permitted nonunanimous jury convictions—Louisiana and Oregon. High Court Examines Requirement of Political Party Affiliation for State Judges [The Legal Intelligencer] December 04, 2020 Stephen Miller and Catherine Yun contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer titled, "High Court Examines Requirement of Political Party Affiliation for State Judges." This article discusses a recent case that presents a challenge to the Delaware Constitution’s anti-patronage provisions Supreme Court Confronts Whether Computer Code Can Be Copyrighted November 04, 2020 Stephen Miller and Chase Howard contributed an article to The Legal Intelligencer explaining how in October, the court heard oral argument in Google v. Oracle America, a case that is being closely watched by the software industry. Notice of Appeal Fall 2020 October 19, 2020 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar defense lawyers. Coronavirus Pandemic May Force Shift in Oversight of College Sports [The Legal Intelligencer] October 19, 2020 Stephen Miller wrote an article discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on college athletics and the future of the NCAA. The Department of Justice Announces the First-of-its-Kind Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework [Alert] October 09, 2020 Barry Boss and Kara Kapp discuss the DOJ Cyber-Digital Task Force 83-page framework intended to help cryptocurrency entrepreneurs understand and comply with U.S. legal obligations. Has the SAFT Been KIKed to the Curb? October 02, 2020 Kara Kapp discusses the court's decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Kik Interactive, Inc. Cozen O’Connor Negotiates Historic Settlement for Offshore Sports-Betting Company [Alert] September 30, 2020 Barry Boss, Stephen A. Miller, and Kara Kapp discuss the non-prosecution agreement involving 5Dimes. CFTC Issues New Guidance Prioritizing Compliance Programs in Enforcement Decisions [Alert] September 16, 2020 Nicole H. Sprinzen and Yehudah Gordon the CFTC's new guidance memorandum outlining factors that the Division of Enforcement will consider when evaluating compliance programs in connection with actions it brings. DOJ Prosecutes Fashion Company For Skirting Customs Tariffs - Could This Be The Hot New Trend? [Alert] September 02, 2020 Danielle Garno, Rachel Collins Clarke, and Joseph Simpson discuss the DOJ's action against Ambiance Apparel and what it could mean for other fashion companies. DOJ Antitrust Division Endorses International Cooperation in Cartel Investigations [Alert] August 20, 2020 J. Bruce Maffeo, Nicole H. Sprinzen, and Thomas Ingalls discuss the DOJ's the Guidance on Enhancing Cross-Border Leniency Cooperation. Resolutions Highlight Aggressive Sanctions Enforcement, Need For Senior Level Commitment to Compliance [Alert] July 21, 2020 Gordon Yehudah and Martin Bloor discuss the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control's settlement with Essentra FZE Co. Ltd., for alleged violations of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations. Updated Government Guidance on Vertical Mergers [Alert] July 15, 2020 Thomas Ingalls and David Reichenberg discuss the DOJ and FTC's new Vertical Merger Guidelines setting forth how they intend to analyze mergers between companies at different levels in a distribution chain. Importance of a Robust Compliance Program Underscored by DOJ’s Updated Corporate Compliance Guidance [Alert] June 04, 2020 Martin Bloor and Kara Kapp discuss the new DOJ guidance and the importance to make regular efforts to update their programs and to reinforce company policies in the wake of breaches to strengthen their effectiveness. Supreme Court Emphasizes Limits of Federal Fraud Statutes May 21, 2020 Karen Williams and Stephen Miller discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Kelly v. United States. Companies Receiving PPP Funds Should Prepare for Audits, and Implement Compliance Now [Alert] May 08, 2020 Nicole H. Sprinzen and Joseph Simpson discuss steps companies who took PPP funds should take now to prepare for audits by the SBA, Treasury, DOJ, or the FBI. Contracting to Avoid Force Majeure Litigation in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic [Alert] April 23, 2020 Abby L. Sacunas and Nicole H. Sprinzen discuss possible language for new and future contracts to avoid contract disputes that arise out of COVID-19 and future pandemics. Notice of Appeal Spring 2020 April 07, 2020 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white-collar defense lawyers. "Some Thoughts on 'Thoughts on Prosecutorial Power'" [CBA Record Magazine] April 01, 2020 Richard Devine contributed an article titled, "Some Thoughts on 'Thoughts on Prosecutorial Power'", to CBA Record Magazine discussing Emily Bazelon's recent book, "Charged, Random House; First Edition" and how Bazelon argues prosecutors abuse their power all too often. Public Company COVID-19 Disclosures and Mitigating Securities Litigation Risks [Alert] March 16, 2020 Joseph Dever, Linda Regis-Hallinan, and Andrew Punzo discuss the SEC's announcement regarding public disclosures in a company's periodic report in light of COVID-19. Supreme Court Appears Unlikely to Further Curtail SEC Disgorgement Authority March 06, 2020 Linda Regis-Hallinan and Joseph Dever discuss the Supreme Court case Liu v. SEC and the questions that the Justices asked that may point to which way the Court will rule. Court Reverses Foreign National’s FCPA Conviction, Setting a High Bar to Establish an Agency Relationship [Alert] February 28, 2020 A ruling issued on Wednesday, February 26 by a Connecticut federal court details the type of control necessary to find that a foreign national acted as an agent of a U.S. domestic concern for purposes of falling within the coverage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement – A Tool to Fight Corruption February 20, 2020 Rachel Collins-Clarke and Thomas Ingalls discuss the USMCA and why companies would be wise to proactively update their compliance programs in light of the recommendations contained within it. Emerging Trends Under the DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement Policy February 20, 2020 Niki Sprinzen and Kara Kapp (White Collar Defense & Investigations) authored an article in Corporate Compliance Insights, titled Emerging Trends Under the DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement Policy, offering guidance to help compliance professionals navigate the FCPA landscape given what lies ahead, particularly in terms of white-collar prosecutions. State Attorney Activism and Enforcement Trends February 03, 2020 Ann-Marie Luciano, Chris Allen, and Bryan Mosca published an article in Bloomberg Law on February 3, 2020, sharing their observations on trends in state Attorney General activity in 2019, and the enforcement priorities they expect to see AGs focus on in 2020. A Robust FCPA Compliance Program Is Imperative In 2020 [Law360] January 28, 2020 In this article, Martin discusses why in the current environment, despite a decrease in traditional white collar prosecutions and a shift toward individual accountability in corruption matters, compliance teams need to bring even more focus to the importance of continued compliance to ensure that employees do not get complacent and to keep support for compliance a top priority for senior management. How LSU’s Football Championship Win Challenges the NCAA [The Atlantic] January 22, 2020 In the article, Stephen discusses the NCAA’s amateurism policies and the recent signs indicating that the Association may be moving toward a more equitable model that allows players to receive a bigger share of the wealth they create. Notice of Appeal Winter 2020 January 14, 2020 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers DOJ Offers Incentives to Encourage Self-Reporting of Export and Sanctions Violations [Alert] December 19, 2019 Martin S. Bloor and Don Kassilke the DOJ's revised guidance regarding VSDs to further encourage companies to self-report potential criminal violations of the U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws. US Supreme Court Considers 'Defense Preclusion' in Trademark Dispute [The Legal Intelligencer] December 05, 2019 Stephen Miller and Leigh Ann Benson published an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing a current case that will be brought before U.S. Supreme Court. Jury Finds Executive Acted As An Agent, Giving DOJ New Leverage To Pursue Foreign Nationals November 11, 2019 Martin S. Bloor and Thomas Ingalls discuss a recent verdict and how it could be a new way of prosecuting foreign executives of international companies for FCPA violations even if they are never present in the United States. U.S. Supreme Court Considers When Politics Becomes a Crime [The Legal Intelligencer] October 09, 2019 Stephen Miller and Ryan Kelly published an article to The Legal Intelligencer discussing when playing politics can become political, specifically in Kelly v. United States. Notice of Appeal Fall 2019 October 08, 2019 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. DOJ Antitrust Division Now Gives Credit for Compliance Program in Cartel Investigations July 22, 2019 Nicole H. Sprinzen and Thomas Ingalls discuss how, under the new Antitrust Division policy, an effective compliance policy would prevent antitrust violations but also remediate them when they do occur. Notice of Appeal Summer 2019 July 10, 2019 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers OFAC Issues Compliance Guidance to Companies [Alert] May 09, 2019 Stephen Miller and Rachel Collins Clarke discuss OFAC's expectations for effective sanctions compliance programs. Notice of Appeal Spring 2019 April 05, 2019 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. Former state’s attorney: Smollett case gone, but not about to be forgotten [Chicago Sun Times] April 03, 2019 Richard Devine shared his concerns on the abrupt prosecutor office's dismissal of charges against Jussie Smollett. State Regulation of Alcohol and the Dormant Commerce Clause [The Legal Intelligencer] March 06, 2019 Stephen Miller and Max Kaplan discuss how the 21st Amendment took center stage recently at the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices considered whether the amendment provided an exception to the dormant commerce clause, which disfavors state interference in interstate commerce. U.S. Supreme Court Considers Scope of States’ Sovereign Immunity February 06, 2019 Stephen Miller and Chase Howard authored an article in The Legal Intelligencer on the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision regarding whether a state can be brought into another state’s courts without its consent. Notice of Appeal Winter 2019 January 04, 2019 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Execution of Prisoner with Severe Dementia December 05, 2018 In AmLaw Litigation Daily, Stephen Miller and Rachel Collins Clarke discuss the fact that the US Supreme Court is considering whether the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment bars the execution of an inmate who no longer remembers his own name, much less committing the capital crime of conviction. Société Générale’s $1.34 Billion Penalty Highlights the Importance of a Robust Compliance Function [Alert] November 27, 2018 Martin Bloor, Linda Regis-Hallinan, and Rachel Collins Clarke discuss the $1.34 billion in penalties that are part of a settlement with federal and state authorities to resolve U.S. sanctions violations involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan. US Supreme Court Considers Asbestos Actions Under Maritime Law [The Legal Intelligencer] November 08, 2018 Stephen Miller, Vice Chair of the firm's White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice, and Leigh Ann Benson, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, "US Supreme Court Considers Asbestos Actions Under Maritime Law" for The Legal Intelligencer. DOJ Issues Guidance Emphasizing Importance of Remedial Action to Corporate Monitorship Decisions [White Collar Defense & Investigations Alert] October 17, 2018 Under new Justice Department guidance, corporate defendants have a crucial, time-sensitive window to implement remedial changes independently to potentially avoid the imposition of a government-required monitor to oversee that process. Notice of Appeal Fall 2018 October 05, 2018 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. Implications of Increasingly Invasive Technological Searches at Airports September 19, 2018 Martin Bloor and Rachel Collins Clarke discuss the increased frequency of electronic device searches at airports, in an article published in the White Collar Crime Committee Newsletter of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section. The Second Circuit Narrows the Extraterritorial Reach of the FCPA [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] August 27, 2018 Martin Bloor, Linda Regis Hallinan, Matthew Kinskey, and Dina Moussa discuss the Second Circuit's decision in United States v. Hoskins. Notice of Appeal Summer 2018 July 09, 2018 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. Half-Baked: The Yates Memo Calls for Charging More Offenders, But How Do We Sentence Them? July 02, 2018 Barry Boss and Rebecca Brodey author this article in The Enforcement MAZE. New standards of proof for the death penalty continues the debate in Illinois [Chicago Daily Law Bulletin] June 06, 2018 Dick Devine, of counsel in Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations practice, offers his insights into the ongoing legislative debates around capital punishment in Illinois. New DOJ Policy Seeks to Avoid “Piling On” Corporate Penalties [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] May 10, 2018 Martin S. Bloor and Yehudah Gordon discuss the new policy, officially titled “Policy on Coordination of Corporate Resolution Penalties,” that will be added as a new section to the U.S. Attorneys’ Manual. US Supreme Court Considers Appropriate Deference to Foreign Law May 07, 2018 Stephen Miller, vice chair of the firm's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group and Isaac Binkovitz, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, "US Supreme Court Considers Appropriate Deference to Foreign Law," for The Legal Intelligencer. CLOUD Act Guts Long-Awaited Microsoft Decision [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] April 25, 2018 Nicole Sprinzen and Thomas Ingalls discuss recent Congressional legislation that provides a procedure for U.S. law enforcement to obtain foreign-located communications data from U.S. service providers, ending a long-running dispute concerning the extraterritorial reach of the Stored Communications Act. Supreme Court Considers State Ban on Political Apparel in Polling Place April 13, 2018 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, and Pamela Dorian, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, in The Legal Intelligencer "Supreme Court Considers State Ban on Political Apparel in Polling Place." Notice of Appeal Spring 2018 April 12, 2018 A quarterly newsletter reviewing Third Circuit opinions impacting white collar criminal lawyers. Chicago Police Department already is controlled by civilians—in City Hall April 11, 2018 Dick Devine, of counsel, in Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense and Internal Investigations practice, shared in Crain's Chicago Business his concerns over the recent proposal to shake up the organizational structure of the Chicago Police Department. Is a Warrant Necessary to Search a Vehicle Parked Near a Person's Home? April 03, 2018 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, and Pamela Dorian, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, in The Legal Intelligencer "Is a Warrant Necessary to Search a Vehicle Parked Near a Person's Home?" Justices Hearing Microsoft Appeal Appear Mixed on Jurisdiction over Foreign-Located Communications [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] March 02, 2018 Nicole Sprinzen and Thomas Ingalls discuss what took place during oral arguments before the Supreme Court, how a bill in Congress may affect the Justices' ruling, and what impact the decision will have on the obligations of electronic service providers. Federal Budget Deal Reaffirms Executive Legislative Branch Split in Legalized Medical Marijuana Policy [Cannabis Alert] February 12, 2018 Thomas M. O’Rourke and Nicole Sprinzen discuss how the budget deal affects the cannabis industry. Supreme Court Tackles Fourth Amendment Case Involving Cellphone Privacy [The Legal Intelligencer] February 07, 2018 Stephen Miller and Rachel Collins Clarke, members of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, co-authored in The Legal Intelligencer, “Supreme Court Tackles Fourth Amendment Case Involving Cellphone Privacy." Two New Department of Justice Memoranda Strengthen False Claims Act Qui Tam Action Defenses [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] January 26, 2018 Randy Seybold and Biz Van Gelder discuss the DOJs January 10 and January 25 memos and what they mean for FCA qui tam defendants. 'Masterpiece Cakeshop v. CCRC': A Difficult Balance for Justices January 11, 2018 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, and Leigh Ann Benson, associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored, in The Legal Intelligencer "Masterpiece Cakeshop v. CCR: A Difficult Balance for Justices." Supreme Court Examines Intersection of Class Waivers and Employees’ Rights [The Legal Intelligencer] December 04, 2017 Stephen A. Miller, vice chair of the firm's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, and Haryle Kaldis, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, co-authored for The Legal Intelligencer, "Supreme Court Examines Intersection of Class Waivers and Employees’ Rights". NJ's Supreme Court Gamble: Garden State Takes on PASPA November 09, 2017 Stephen A. Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, and Leigh Ann Benson, associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation department, co-authored in Yahoo!, "NJ's Supreme Court Gamble: Garden State Takes on PASPA." Microsoft: Supreme Court Decision on Jurisdiction over Foreign-Located Communications Anticipated [Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Alert] October 16, 2017 Nicole Sprinzen and Thomas Ingalls discuss the Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari and a forthcoming decision on the specific question of whether law enforcement authorities can use the SCA to obtain a third party’s foreign-stored electronic information under the SCA’s warrant provision. US Supreme Court Confronts Partisan Gerrymandering October 10, 2017 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, and William Lesser, an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation department, co-authored for The Legal Intelligencer, "US Supreme Court Confronts Partisan Gerrymandering." Court Grapples With Internet Restrictions on Registered Sex Offenders [The Legal Intelligencer] May 04, 2017 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, and William Lesser, of the Commercial Litigation department, discuss internet restrictions on registered sex offenders in The Legal Intelligencer. U.S. Supreme Court Explores Venue in Patent Cases [The Legal Intelligencer] April 04, 2017 Stephen Miller and Matthew Coin, both of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, discuss the U.S. Supreme Court in The Legal Intelligencer. Amid the Violence, a Police Department at the Crossroads [Crain's Chicago Business] February 22, 2017 Dick Devine, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, discusses the Chicago Police Department in Crain's Chicago Business. One Step Over the Line: Second Circuit Revisits Limitations on Proffer Agreements [New York Law Journal] January 13, 2017 Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, discusses the second circuit revisiting limits on Proffer agreements in the New York Law Journal. EVENTS & SEMINARS Upcoming Events 2021 WWCDA Awards Gala December 07, 2021 - Webinar The Women’s White Collar Defense Association will hold its 3rd annual Awards Gala to honor this year's achievements of women attorneys in the areas of white-collar defense, government enforcement, investigations, and compliance. During the event, the association will pay a tribute to WWCDA Trailblazers for their leadership and contribution to advancing women in the white collar profession, and for paving the way for what is known today as the WWCDA. Among those remarkable trailblazers is Biz Van Gelder. Past Events PACDL 2021 White Collar Seminar – Virtual November 11, 2021 - Webinar Second Chair, Not Second Fiddle October 06, 2021 - Webinar Thirtieth Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing September 01, 2021 - Conducting Effective Investigations Remotely May 18, 2021 - Webinar Excellence In Compliance And U.S. Law: Avoid Transactional Risks May 10, 2021 - Webinar Driving Innovation, Creativity, and Effective Strategy: The Positive Impact of Diverse Teams on Addressing Trends in Litigation and Government Enforcement March 18, 2021 - Webinar 2020 GIR Interactive - Regional Spotlight: North America December 09, 2020 - Virtual Betting on Sports America December 01, 2020 - Virtual A New Landscape? Federal Sentencing Post First-Step Act November 19, 2020 - Webinar MyLawCLE - DOJ Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework: What Attorneys Need To Know About the Regulation of Cryptocurrency Transactions and Digital Assets November 09, 2020 - Virtual InHouseFocus - Building and Implementing a Culture of Compliance October 01, 2020 - Virtual ABA Business Law 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting September 21, 2020 - Virtual When Compliance Programs Fail: Best Practices for Investigating and Managing Potential Wrongdoing September 21, 2020 - Webinar 12th Annual In-House Counsel Conference July 28, 2020 - Philadelphia, PA Lessons from Recent Compliance Failures June 25, 2020 - Webinar iLaw 2020: The ILS Global Forum on International Law February 28, 2020 - Miami, FL Defense Strategies for When the Prosecutor Comes Knocking - Open Book or Defensive Posture? June 20, 2019 - Santa Monica, CA Wall Street Journal Webinar June 19, 2019 - Webinar The Criminalization of Business Judgments May 09, 2019 - Wichita, KS Sentencing & Collateral March 07, 2019 - New Orleans, Louisiana CTeL Executive Telehealth Fall Summit 2018 December 04, 2018 - Washington, D.C. 27th Annual Federal Sentencing Guidelines Seminar September 06, 2018 - Orlando, FL But Wait, the Wire Act! How Does the Wire Act Impact the Legality of Sports Betting? July 12, 2018 - Webinar Mergers, Acquisitions & the FCPA: How to Mitigate FCPA Risk in Corporate Transactions June 13, 2018 - Webinar 2018 Corporate Counsel Conclave April 27, 2018 - Washington, DC The Memos and the Escobar Materiality Analysis February 28, 2018 - Washington, D.C. 2017 PACDL White Collar Practice Seminar November 03, 2017 - Philadelphia, PA SEC Conference: An Accounting & Reporting Update for Public Companies September 18, 2017 - Tysons Corner, VA Leaks, leakers, and the law June 22, 2017 - Phoenix, AZ The DOJ’s FCPA Pilot Program: Exploring the Opportunities and Drawbacks June 01, 2017 - Webinar Corporate Counsel Conclave: Responding to Government Investigations April 03, 2017 - Washington, D.C. IN THE NEWS Kara Kapp Named National Law Journal’s 2021 DC Rising Star November 17, 2021 The Rising Stars award recognizes and celebrates professional excellence of 40 young lawyers who represent a cross-section of practice areas and have “proven their mettle where it counts, representing high-profile clients and securing high-dollar victories.” Cozen O’Connor White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Named to 2021 GIR 100 List November 09, 2021 Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group was named to the GIR 100 list for the sixth year in a row. Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 Practice Areas Nationwide, 121 Practice Areas Regionally November 04, 2021 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 practice areas nationwide and 121 practice areas regionally. Barry Boss Named a 2021 South Trail Blazer by The American Lawyer October 18, 2021 Barry Boss, co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Group and co-chair, of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named a 2021 South Trailblazer by The American Lawyer. Super Lawyers Recognizes 17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York October 04, 2021 Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America August 19, 2021 Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Cozen O’Connor Expands International Offices with Strategic Additions in Vancouver and Toronto June 14, 2021 The new additions will further expand the firm’s North American Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Product Liability, and Commercial Litigation practices. 47 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars May 28, 2021 Super Lawyers has selected 47 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. 82 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 19 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2021 Guide May 26, 2021 Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally. Twelve Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars May 05, 2021 Super Lawyers has named 12 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2021 Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally November 05, 2020 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally. Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Named to Global Investigations Review’s 2020 GIR 100 List November 03, 2020 Global Investigation Review (GIR) has unveiled its 2020 list of the top global investigations practices and named Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice to its GIR 100 list for the fifth year in a row. Cozen O’Connor Negotiates Historic Settlement for Offshore Sports-Betting Company October 01, 2020 Barry Boss, Stephen Miller, and Kara Kapp negotiate a historic non-prosecution agreement involving 5Dimes, a major offshore sports-betting operator. Super Lawyers Recognizes 21 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York September 29, 2020 Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Tariff Takedown: Why Ambiance Apparel's $118 Million Federal Case is Fashion's Cautionary Tale September 22, 2020 Danielle Garno and Rachel Collins Clarke were featured in a Sourcing Journal article which discusses how federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Los Angeles Fashion District clothing importer. More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America August 20, 2020 Best Lawyers selected 201 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Lessons on Honoraria and Research Grants From the Alexion Settlement July 22, 2020 Martin Bloor was quoted in Anti-Corruption Report discussing the settlement agreement that Boston-based Alexion Pharmaceuticals reached with the SEC to settle FCPA charges over inappropriate payments to health care providers in Russia and to government officials in Turkey. Novartis and Subsidiaries Settle FCPA Cases for $346M, Avoiding a Monitor Despite Recidivism July 08, 2020 Niki Sprinzen was quoted in an Anti-Corruption Report discussing the settlement agreement Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, reached with the U.S. DOJ and the SEC to settle FCPA charges. Fifty-Eight Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars June 05, 2020 Super Lawyers has selected 58 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Class Action Litigators Bring Team to Cozen O'Connor: Michael W. McTigue Jr. and Meredith C. Slawe Spearhead National Class Actions Practice; Recognized White Collar Defense Attorney and Trial Lawyer Mira Baylson Joins May 27, 2020 Continuing the firm’s strategic expansion of complex litigation and investigations practices and the premier Technology, Privacy and Data Security Team 63 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2020 Guide May 14, 2020 Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 63 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2020 edition. COVID Crimes: White Collar Cases To Expect From The Crisis May 11, 2020 Niki Sprinzen was quoted in a Law360 article discussing white collar cases such as price gouging and insider trading that are likely to result from the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic fallout. Fourteen Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars April 20, 2020 Super Lawyers has named 14 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Employers See Strings Attached In $500B CARES Act Relief April 03, 2020 Niki Sprinzen was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the oversight by a newly created special inspector general of the $500 billion CARES Act that could result in an increase in enforcement and litigation similar to that seen in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Miami-based Litigator Danielle N. Garno February 24, 2020 Cozen O’Connor announced Danielle N. Garno, a seasoned litigator, who has joined the firm from Greenberg Traurig, will be a member in the firm’s Miami office. Garno will chair Cozen O'Connor’s Retail Industry Team and lead the firm’s fashion, beauty, and luxury goods practice. Impeachment Is Almost Over. Here Are the Dozens of Lawyers Who Got Involved February 05, 2020 On February 5, the National Law Journal published an article about the private lawyers who were pulled into President Donald Trump's impeachment at “nearly every stage of the proceedings." Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers January 29, 2020 Super Lawyers has recognized six Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2020 lists of top practitioners in Illinois, including Joe Tilson who was again named one of the "Top 100" Illinois Super Lawyers. Samsung Heavy Industries Resolves Petrobras-Related FCPA Charges With a Split Fine December 19, 2019 Niki Sprinzen was quoted in an Anti-Corruption article discussing the Deferred Prosecution Agreement that Samsung Heavy Industries, a Samsung Group subsidiary dedicated to storage vessels and offshore oil platforms, agreed to with the Department of Justice to resolve the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act-related charges. Bruce Maffeo Quoted in Law360 Article on UAW President’s Resignation November 20, 2019 Facing potential expulsion from United Automobile Workers, Gary Jones, the union president, resigned last week. Bruce Maffeo, a member of the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the resignation saying Jones was retiring “to allow the union to focus on its core mission to improve the lives of its members and families.” Cozen O’Connor Recognized As a Best Law Firm in 24 Practice Areas Nationwide, 106 Practice Areas Regionally November 05, 2019 The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field. Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Named to Global Investigation Review’s 2019 GIR 100 List October 25, 2019 Global Investigation Review named Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice to the GIR 100 List for the fourth year in a row. 17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars September 27, 2019 Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2019 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. 138 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America August 28, 2019 Best Lawyers selected 138 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 21 of the firm’s national offices for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Chrisley's Reality TV Lifestyle Could Be Used Against Family In Court Fight August 14, 2019 Megan Scheib was quoted in Radar Online discussing risks associated with reality TV lifestyles and implications as potential evidence for use in prosecution. How I Made Partner: Cozen O'Connor's Nicole Sprinzen August 01, 2019 Nicole Sprinzen was quoted in Law.com about her time becoming a partner at Cozen O'Connor. Sentencing in Micronesian Bribery Case Highlights DOJ’s Commitment to Individual Prosecutions June 26, 2019 Martin Bloor comments on the Micronesian bribery case in an article in The Anti-Corruption Report. 64 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars May 21, 2019 Super Lawyers has selected 64 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Leading Lawyers Network Recognizes 17 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers as Top Illinois Practitioners May 21, 2019 The Leading Lawyers Network has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners - including one Emerging Lawyer - in its 2019 survey results. 13 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars April 25, 2019 The 2019 Washington, D.C, edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Thomson Reuters, has named 13 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Nicole Sprinzen Named to Law360’s 2019 White Collar Editorial Advisory Board April 18, 2019 The main purpose of the advisory board, according to Law360, is “to get feedback on Law360’s coverage and gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage.” From Reed Smith to Pierce Bainbridge, White-Collar Practices Got Publicity Boost From Mueller Probe March 22, 2019 In an article titled From Reed Smith to Pierce Bainbridge, White-Collar Practices Got Publicity Boost From Mueller Probe, Barry Boss, co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, discusses the impact special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and past high-profile special counsel probes have had on the business climate for the white collar bar. Nicole Sprinzen Named to DCA Live’s 2019 Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice List March 20, 2019 The list includes the female lawyers “who are emerging as leaders within their firms and the broader legal community.” Winners were recognized at a March 19 event held in the Washington, DC office of Willey Rein. Seven Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named To 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Lists January 24, 2019 Super Lawyers has named seven attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2019 lists of top practitioners in Illinois. Two Members Again Named “Top Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine November 29, 2018 Barry Boss and Barbara “Biz” Van Gelder, attorneys in Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, were named in the Washingtonian magazine’s "Top Lawyers" list. U.S. Charges a Corrupt Colombian Anti-Corruption Official and His Co-Conspirator October 03, 2018 Martin Bloor, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, discusses the implications of a case involving the former National Director of Anti-Corruption in Colombia and a Colombian lawyer’s guilty pleas to charges of conspiracy to launder money with the intent to promote bribery. Cozen O’Connor Named a World’s Leading Investigations Practice by Global Investigation Review September 24, 2018 Global Investigation Review named Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice to the 2018 GIR 100 for the third year in a row. GIR 100 is the world’s leading guide on the law and practice of internal investigations. Based on extensive research, GIR selects 100 firms from around the world able to handle sophisticated, large-scale and cross-border, government-led and internal investigations. 18 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars September 21, 2018 Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2018 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Twelve were recognized as Super Lawyers and five were named "Rising Stars." Healthcare-related FCA Enforcement Actions September 19, 2018 Niki Sprinzen spoke with Modern Healthcare reporter Tara Barrow about the role of the Trump administration in the trend of increasing False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement actions and settlements. 3rd Circ. Frees Ex-Norris McLaughlin Atty For Bribery Appeal August 31, 2018 Megan Scheib, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, is quoted in Law 360 on the court’s ruling to release Allentown, Pa., lawyer Scott Allinson while he appeals his conviction in Law360. 126 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America August 22, 2018 One hundred twenty-six Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 20 of the firm’s national offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Accountant Cops to Faking Filings to Hide Union Boss's Theft August 02, 2018 Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, is quoted in an article in Law360 discussing embezzlement and falsifying information charges against the founder of Armao LLP. Mixed martial arts star McGregor pleads guilty to role in NYC melee July 26, 2018 Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, discusses mixed martial arts fighter, Connor McGregor’s guilty plea in Reuters. Anemic Appetite for Using Wire Act to Prosecute Sports Betting July 13, 2018 Barry Boss, co-chair of the firm’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, and Stephen Miller, vice chair of the firm’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice are featured in GamblingCompliance. Betting on Compliance: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Murphy V. NCAA July 12, 2018 Nicole Sprinzen, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, shares her thoughts on the Supreme Court’s Decision in Murphy V. NCAA in an interview featured on Corporate Compliance Insights. College Sports Face New Integrity Worries with Legal Betting June 29, 2018 Stephen Miller, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, is quoted Law 360 on the impact legalized sports betting has on the integrity of college sports. Prosecutors Failed to Prove Ed Pawlowski Co-Defendant Scott Allinson was Part of Conspiracy, Lawyers Assert June 25, 2018 Megan Scheib, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, is quoted in The Morning Call on the sentencing of Allentown, Pa., lawyer Scott Allinson, who was convicted of participating in a pay-to-play scheme with former Mayor Ed Pawlowski. Fifty-four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars June 12, 2018 Super Lawyers has named 54 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Banks Likely to Bet That Sports Gambling Worth the Risk May 22, 2018 Nicole Sprinzen, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, spoke with Bloomberg Law about what banks will have to do with the legalization of sports gambling. Fifty Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2018 May 21, 2018 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 50 Cozen O’Connor attorneys for 2018 as leaders in their respective fields; 12 attorneys were recognized nationally and 14 were ranked in the top band either nationally or at the state level. Cozen O'Connor and Pennsylvania Innocence Project Team Up to Clear Innocent Man Imprisoned for Murder May 21, 2018 Congratulations to Vince McGuinness, Hayes Hunt, Dylan Alper, Calli Padilla, and Art Fritzinger, all of the Philadelphia office, for their successful advocacy for Dontia Patterson who served over a decade in prison for a crime he did not commit. Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Recognizes 15 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys May 15, 2018 Fourteen Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been named 2018 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine Washington, D.C. edition, published by Thomson Reuters. Data Analytics: A New Front In Compliance May 01, 2018 Martin Bloor, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Department, did a question and answer interview with Corporate Compliance Insight. DC Big Law Leaders Judge Zuckerberg April 13, 2018 Barry Boss, co-chair of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, spoke with The National Law Journal about latest on Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Senate. Cozen O’Connor Elects 19 Associates to Membership April 09, 2018 Cozen O’Connor has elected 19 associates to membership in the firm. The management committee appointed this qualified group of attorneys to membership based on demonstrated professionalism, leadership, dedication, and loyalty to Cozen O’Connor. White-Collar Pros Weigh Risks, 'Stigma' of Joining Trump Team March 27, 2018 Barry Boss, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, spoke with the National Law Journal about the president’s legal team. An Enforcement Trend? The DOJ Pursues Individuals in Diverse Industries March 26, 2018 Martin Bloor, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Department, spoke with The Anti-Corruption Report about the recent FCPA cases against individuals working in a variety of fields. Test Of Percoco Verdict Will Shape Corruption Law March 16, 2018 Megan Scheib, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, discussed with Law360 the trial of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's former aide, Joseph Percoco. 2018 U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Ranks Cozen O’Connor February 01, 2018 In the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms, Cozen O’Connor is ranked nationally in 17 practice areas and regionally in 64 practice areas. Twelve Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named To 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers Lists January 26, 2018 Super Lawyers has recognized 12 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2018 lists of top practitioners in Illinois, including Joe Tilson who was again named one of the "Top 100" Illinois Super Lawyers. Attys React To DOJ's New Memo On FCA Dismissals January 25, 2018 Stephen A. Miller, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, discusses the U.S. Department of Justice’s memo that is guiding its attorneys on when to seek dismissals of False Claims Act cases in Law360. Without ‘Smoking Gun,’ Feds Face Tough Menendez Retrial January 22, 2018 Biz Van Gelder, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, discusses the challenges of convincing a jury when a case lacks “smoking gun” evidence in Law360. White Collar Cases To Watch In 2018 January 01, 2018 Nicole Sprinzen, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, discusses the significance of the upcoming sentencing and likely appeal of a former HSBC executive’s fraud conviction in Law360. Two Members named “Top Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine December 13, 2017 Cozen O’Connor Criminal Defense & Internal Investigation Practice Group members Barry Boss and Barbara “Biz” Van Gelder have been named 2017 “Top Lawyers” by Washingtonian magazine. Martin S. Bloor joins Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice November 28, 2017 Bloor’s Background Ranges from Complex Commercial Disputes to Matters Involving Improper Payments to Foreign Government Officials Pay-to-Play Defense: No 'Quid Pro Quo' November 28, 2017 Megan Scheib, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, was quoted by WFMZ-TV News. On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Megan argued a motion to dismiss on due process grounds, imploring the court to drop the pay-to-play scheme charges against Allentown, Pa. attorney Scott Allinson. After mistrial, Menendez speaks of ‘resurrection,’ but joy may be short-lived November 16, 2017 Biz Van Gelder, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group, discusses Senator Robert Menendez’s months-long bribery trial in The Washington Post. Cozen O’Connor Named a World’s Leading Investigations Practice by Global Investigation Review November 09, 2017 Global Investigation Review named Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice to the 2017 GIR 100 for the second year in a row. Six Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named 2018 “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America September 29, 2017 Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that six of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most highly regarded peer review publications in the legal profession. 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named to the Best Lawyers in America August 23, 2017 Lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition based on a rigorous peer-review that has been developed and defined for more than 30 years. Bodog, ‘Black Friday’ Cases Winding Down With A Whimper August 03, 2017 Barry Boss discusses the conclusion of Bodog founder Calvin Ayre’s criminal case in GamblingCompliance. Former Judge: Panel May Have Improperly Dropped Charges Against Playboy Teamster June 28, 2017 Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, comments on that charges the International Brotherhood of Teamsters dropped against his client William C. Smith, III. Cozen O’Connor Earns Client Recognition in 2017 Chambers USA Rankings May 26, 2017 Chambers USA recognized 47 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields; 14 attorneys were recognized nationally and 11 were ranked in the top band. 11 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars May 15, 2017 Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Cozen O’Connor Promotes 17 Attorneys to Membership April 03, 2017 The management committee is pleased to welcome a particularly qualified group to membership, composed of outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated remarkable professionalism, leadership, dedication, and loyalty to the firm and the legal community at large. Money-Laundering Rules Ripe for Overhaul, Bank Group Says February 16, 2017 Nicole Sprinzen, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, discusses how money-laundering rules are ripe for overhaul in The Wall Street Journal. 3-Ex-Jefferies Bond Trader Litvak Guilty on One of 10 Fraud Counts January 27, 2017 Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations practice, discusses the outcome of this case on CNBC. Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Karen D. Williams to its Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Group in Washington, DC January 04, 2017 Williams represents both individual and corporate clients in civil litigation, white collar and criminal defense matters and has handled investigations and arbitration proceedings involving breach of contract, fraud and tort claims. U.S. Anti-Bribery Law Set to Remain in Place Under Trump December 30, 2016 Nicole Sprinzen, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, discusses U.S. anti-bribery law under Trump in the Financial Times. FERC’s Enforcement Appetite Makes Compliance Key December 19, 2016 Barbara Van Gelder and Nicole Sprinzen discuss recently released white papers from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Law360. CONTACTS Barry Boss Co-Chair, Commercial Litigation Department Co-Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations bboss@cozen.com (202) 912-4818 Stephen A. Miller Co-Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations samiller@cozen.com (215) 665-4736 Nicole H. Sprinzen Vice Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations nsprinzen@cozen.com (202) 471-3451 Brigeeta Richdale Vice Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations brichdale@cozen.com (236) 317-5565 PEOPLE Mira E. Baylson Member Philadelphia Martin S. Bloor Member New York Barry Boss Co-Chair, Commercial Litigation Department Co-Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Washington, D.C. Rebecca Brodey Member Washington, D.C. Jack J. Carriglio Member Chicago Rachel Collins Clarke Member Philadelphia Joseph Dever Member New York Matthew L. Elkin Member New York Arthur P. Fritzinger Member Philadelphia Matthew A. Glazer Member Philadelphia Yehudah Gordon Member New York Hayes Hunt Member Philadelphia Thomas Ingalls Associate Washington, D.C. Kara L. Kapp Member Washington, D.C. Andrew D. Linz Associate Philadelphia J. Bruce Maffeo Senior Counsel New York Stephen A. Miller Co-Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Philadelphia Thomas M. O´Rourke Member Philadelphia Calli Jo Padilla Member Philadelphia Heather L. Petrovich Associate Washington, D.C. Brigeeta Richdale Vice Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Vancouver Joseph Simpson Associate Washington, D.C. Rebecca Sim Associate Vancouver Laesha Smith Member Vancouver Nicole H. Sprinzen Vice Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations Washington, D.C. Barbara Van Gelder Senior Counsel Washington, D.C. Karen D. Williams Member Washington, D.C. Catherine Yun Associate Philadelphia AWARDS 47 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Twelve Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally Cozen O’Connor’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Named to Global Investigations Review’s 2020 GIR 100 List 63 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2020 Guide RELATED PRACTICE AREAS Antitrust Commercial Litigation Construction Law Health Care Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement State Attorneys General UPCOMING EVENT: 2021 WWCDA Awards Gala Webinar 12/07/2021 The Women’s White Collar Defense Association will hold its 3rd annual Awards Gala to honor this year's achievements of women attorneys in the areas of white-collar defense, government enforcement, investigations, and compliance. During the event, the association will pay a tribute to WWCDA Trailblazers for their leadership and contribution to advancing women in the white collar profession, and for paving the way for what is known today as the WWCDA. Among those remarkable trailblazers is Biz Van Gelder. Event Details Keep up-to-date with the latest White Collar Defense & Investigations news from Cozen O'Connor Enter your City or Zip. SIGN ME UP Sign up to receive alerts, publications, and event / webinar invites. By submitting your contact information, you are giving Cozen O'Connor consent to contact you via email. Full Service International Law Firm Learn More EXPERIENCE ALUMNI BLOGS & PODCASTS CLE PROGRAMS SUBSCRIBE TO PUBLICATIONS Affiliates COZEN O’CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES MARGOLIS HEALY NATIONAL SUBROGATION SERVICES Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Attorney Advertising