Cohen Seglias

06/02/2026

This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a workplace where all individuals feel welcomed, respected and valued. We are proud to support a culture built on inclusion, collaboration and community.

05/27/2026

A major change to Virginia wage laws is coming for the construction industry. Effective July 1, 2026, HB 238 expands wage-payment liability for general contractors. Lisa Wampler and John Greenhall outline what contractors need to know and the steps they should take now to prepare.

🔗 Read about it here: https://bit.ly/49qLTNX

05/26/2026

The 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are out, and we’re excited to see so many attorneys from Cohen Seglias recognized for their continued dedication to serving clients across a wide range of practices and industries. Congratulations to all on this well-deserved accomplishment!

05/19/2026

Divorce involving a child with special needs can raise complex emotional, financial and legal considerations. Tomorrow’s webinar will explore how a collaborative team approach can help families navigate these challenges and plan for the future.

Join Susan Bernstein, Carolyn Daly, Elizabeth McKenna and Lisa Roskos on May 20 as they discuss parenting plans, SSI and Medicaid eligibility, special needs trusts and ABLE accounts, long-term financial planning and ways to reduce conflict through mediation and divorce coaching.

🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/48Lw0Bp

05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our largest summer associate class to date to the Cohen Seglias team! Weston Copley, Anisha Cyrus, Maiya Groff, Daniel King, Marcelys Perez and Joshua Schulman are joining our Philadelphia office. Hannah Cianciola is joining our Washington, DC office, Caitlin Roder is joining our Newark office, and Aaron Zalesne and Joseph Zarif are joining our New York office.

We look forward to a great summer ahead and are excited to have this talented group on board!

05/13/2026

There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar, Special Needs Divorce: How a Collaborative Team Helps Families Move Forward.

Join Susan Bernstein, Carolyn Daly, Elizabeth McKenna, and Lisa Roskos on May 20 for a practical discussion on navigating divorce involving a child with special needs. Topics will include parenting plans, SSI and Medicaid eligibility, special needs trusts and ABLE accounts, long-term financial planning and strategies for reducing conflict through mediation and divorce coaching.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/48Lw0Bp

05/11/2026

A recent executive order makes fixed-price contracts the default contract model for federal procurement and aims to curtail the use of cost-reimbursable contracts.

In his latest blog, Stephen Tobin discusses the EO’s requirements for agency approval of non-fixed-price contracts, agency review and potential restructuring of existing non-fixed-price contracts and key considerations for contractors.

🔗 Read the full blog here:

On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) making fixed-price contracts the default contract model for federal procurement. Titled “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting, the EO seeks to curtail the use of cost-reimbursable contracts an...

04/29/2026

Curious minds, big smiles and plenty of fun made this year’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day a memorable one. The day included a mock trial, hands-on activities, time outdoors and sweet treats, giving the kids a chance to experience life at the firm alongside their grown-ups. We always enjoy welcoming families into the office and celebrating the people who make our community so special!

04/28/2026

Businesses integrating generative AI should take note of a significant shift in the insurance landscape. A new optional endorsement for commercial general liability policies could impact coverage for claims involving AI outputs, including bodily injury, property damage and advertising injury.

In his latest blog, Dylan LaMorte explains the potential impact on the construction industry, where flawed AI-generated calculations, hallucinated specifications or scheduling errors could lead to costly claims.

🔗 Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3QsBjPT

04/24/2026

Please join us in welcoming Steve Toprani to Cohen Seglias. Steve focuses his practice on construction law and commercial litigation. Drawing on his background as a former C-suite executive and prosecutor, he advises organizations on risk, compliance and governance, assisting leadership in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting internal investigations and developing strategies that reduce liability and strengthen resilience.

With more than 20 years of experience handling sensitive matters, Steve brings a clear, practical approach to managing organizational risk.

Welcome, Steve!