Upcoming Events
Mark S. Cohen will deliver the annual Justice William Strong Lecture on Ethics and the Business Lawyer at Widener University Commonwealth Law School on September 19, 2024 on the topic of ethical challenges facing prosecutors and defense attorneys. Read more and register for the CLE here.
Mark will also co-host a panel titled "The Art of the Jury Trial: Historic Criminal Trials in the Southern District of New York," presented by The American College of Trial Lawyers, The Federal Bar Council, and The New York Council of Defense Lawyers, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom. Mark is chair of the Downstate New York Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Read more and register for the CLE here.
Upcoming Events
Mark S. Cohen will deliver the annual Justice William Strong Lecture on Ethics and the Business Lawyer at Widener University Commonwealth Law School on September 19, 2024 on the topic of ethical challenges facing prosecutors and defense attorneys. Read more and register for the CLE here.
Mark will also co-host a panel titled "The Art of the Jury Trial: Historic Criminal Trials in the Southern District of New York," presented by The American College of Trial Lawyers, The Federal Bar Council, and The New York Council of Defense Lawyers, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom. Mark is chair of the Downstate New York Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Read more and register for the CLE here.
A Texas Court Strikes Down FTC’s Non-Compete Rule: What’s Next?
On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. As a result, the rule will not take effect as scheduled on September 4, 2024, and businesses can put preparations for compliance on hold. The court held that the FTC exceeded its statutory authority in issuing the rule and that the rule is overly broad and arbitrary.
While the FTC has yet to formally respond, an appeal is expected, leaving the final outcome of the rule in question. Moreover, litigation concerning the rule is ongoing in other courts, including a federal court in Pennsylvania that issued a conflicting preliminary ruling. Businesses should anticipate continued legal challenges and await further appellate court rulings before the rule’s fate is determined.
A Texas Court Strikes Down FTC’s Non-Compete Rule: What’s Next?
On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. As a result, the rule will not take effect as scheduled on September 4, 2024, and businesses can put preparations for compliance on hold. The court held that the FTC exceeded its statutory authority in issuing the rule and that the rule is overly broad and arbitrary.
While the FTC has yet to formally respond, an appeal is expected, leaving the final outcome of the rule in question. Moreover, litigation concerning the rule is ongoing in other courts, including a federal court in Pennsylvania that issued a conflicting preliminary ruling. Businesses should anticipate continued legal challenges and await further appellate court rulings before the rule’s fate is determined.
Vault Recognizes Cohen & Gresser in Annual Rankings
Vault has named Cohen & Gresser to its 2025 Top 150 Under 150 list, which recognizes the nation’s best law firms with 150 or fewer lawyers.
Vault praises C&G for its “White Collar Whizzes,” emphasizing the firm’s “strong reputation in this area.” The publication also recognizes the firm’s “bustling litigation practice,” noting its expertise in handling a broad range of matters, including “antitrust and bankruptcy, class actions and commercial litigation, directors and officers liability, products liability—and more.”
In addition to this recognition, Vault also named C&G on numerous quality-of-life lists.
Read more about our recognitions
Vault Recognizes Cohen & Gresser in Annual Rankings
Vault has named Cohen & Gresser to its 2025 Top 150 Under 150 list, which recognizes the nation’s best law firms with 150 or fewer lawyers.
Vault praises C&G for its “White Collar Whizzes,” emphasizing the firm’s “strong reputation in this area.” The publication also recognizes the firm’s “bustling litigation practice,” noting its expertise in handling a broad range of matters, including “antitrust and bankruptcy, class actions and commercial litigation, directors and officers liability, products liability—and more.”
In addition to this recognition, Vault also named C&G on numerous quality-of-life lists.
Read more about our recognitions
C&G Wins Appeal in Second Circuit
On July 8, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit delivered a significant win to Cohen & Gresser client, Eddystone Rail Co., by reversing a Southern District of New York decision that denied Eddystone’s motion to amend its complaint to assert subsequent transfer claims against lenders to Ferrellgas, the former corporate owner of Bridger Transfer Services, LLC, a contractual counterparty of Eddystone.
The victorious C&G team includes Dan Tabak, Steve Sinaiko, Marvin Lowenthal, Ben Zhu, and Camille Delgado.
C&G Wins Appeal in Second Circuit
On July 8, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit delivered a significant win to Cohen & Gresser client, Eddystone Rail Co., by reversing a Southern District of New York decision that denied Eddystone’s motion to amend its complaint to assert subsequent transfer claims against lenders to Ferrellgas, the former corporate owner of Bridger Transfer Services, LLC, a contractual counterparty of Eddystone.
The victorious C&G team includes Dan Tabak, Steve Sinaiko, Marvin Lowenthal, Ben Zhu, and Camille Delgado.
About C&G
Cohen & Gresser is an international law firm with offices in New York, Paris, Washington, DC, and London. We have an outstanding record of success in high-stakes and high-profile litigation, investigations, and transactions for our clients, including major financial institutions and companies across the world. Our attorneys have superb credentials, and are committed to providing the efficiency and personal service of a boutique law firm along with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of the best firms in the world.
The firm has been recognized in a wide range of publications, including Chambers, The Legal 500, Global Investigations Review, Managing IP, U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms,” Décideurs, and Benchmark Litigation. We have also been named to The National Law Journal’s “Midsize Hot List” and the BTI Client Service A-Team, and over half of our U.S.-based attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers.
