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Employee Free Choice Act: No Free Choice Or Right To Be Informed
Editor: Why do unions need the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)? Braff: Support for unions by employees in the private sector has diminished to such an extent that they are no longer a significant factor in most types of businesses. By eliminating the secret ballot election, EFCA is intended to...
Read MoreAssuming Leadership Of An Outstanding Commercial Litigation Group: A Challenge And An Opportunity
Editor: Mr. Weil, you have built an impressive career. As you look back on more than three decades as a trial lawyer, what were some of the high points? Weil: I have been fortunate to have been involved in two of the largest class actions in the history of American jurisprudence. The first was...
Read MoreCozen O'Connor's Appellate Practice Group: Strong And Getting Stronger
Editor: Justice Newman, would you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Newman: I began my career as the first female Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pa. I then went into private practice and merged with a 35-person boutique firm, which became Astor Weiss...
Read MoreCozen's Pro Bono Program: An Example of Lawyering At Its Best
Editor: What does your role as chair of Cozen O'Connor's Pro Bono Committee involve? Fox: I chair our firmwide pro bono committee, comprised of attorneys from our 23 offices, including our Toronto and London locations. In addition, I assist management in developing goals for the program as...
Read MoreThe Aviation Industry: Storm Clouds In Sight
Editor: Would you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Robinson: I am an aviation attorney with Cozen O'Connor, representing airlines, aircraft operators, fixed base operators, repair stations and manufacturers in litigation. This work relates primarily to aviation...
Read MoreClimate Change: The Future Is Upon Us
Editor: Mr. Fontaine, would you tell us something about your professional experience? Fontaine: I've been an environmental lawyer since 1990. I graduated from George Washington University School of Law that year and accepted an honors position at the EPA, where I worked in the enforcement...
Read MoreShifting Sands: The Illusion Of An Ever-Rising Residential Real Estate Market And The Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Editor: Mr. Hayes, would you tell us something about your professional experience? Hayes: I have 28 years of trial experience in commercial litigation. My primary focus has been on handling complex breach of contract, business tort and other unfair competition matters, including intellectual...
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