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In the Press: Praise

Variety’s Dealmakers 2024

Variety features Andrew Hurwitz on its list of the top entertainment industry dealmakers for 2024, Read more.

December 19, 2024

In the Press: Quoted

Advertising Opt Outs Drive New Privacy Strategies in 2025

Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg in an article on how the advertising industry is facing greater scrutiny from state AGs as more people opt out of targeted ads. The report covers Google’s backtracking on plans to block third-parties’ tracking cookies amidst adtech’s adoption of cookieless personal identifiers; upcoming legal decisions; and compliance areas that adtech should consider in the coming year. View article. (Behind paywall. Contact author Matt Fleischer-Black for complimentary PDF.)
 

December 18, 2024

In the Press: Quoted

The Biggest Copyright Decisions of 2024

Law360 quotes Jacqueline Charlesworth on the Hachette Book Group Inc. v. Internet Archive lawsuit, in which the Second Circuit affirmed a Manhattan federal judge’s ruling that a nonprofit’s scanning books to a create e-books was not fair use. (Behind paywall)  View Article

December 17, 2024

In the Press

Glue Trap Film: Everything You Need To Know About the Indie Horror Comedy

TechNadu mentions Sasha H. Levites and Mynda R. Krato as counsel to Justin Geldzahler, the writer and director of “Glue Trap,” an Indie horror-comedy, which Gravitas Ventures recently acquired. Geldzahler, known for his writing for “Succession” and “Euphoria,” produced his latest film with Christopher Fox and Norris Guncheon, and executive producer Sara McFarlane. View Article

December 16, 2024

In the Press: Quoted

Deciphering the New CPPA Proposed Regulations for Data Brokers

Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the CPPA's proposed regulations that expand upon and clarify key provisions of the Delete Act, broadening the universe of what entities constitute a data broker. (Behind paywall) View Article

December 12, 2024

In the Press

Google Likely Can’t Nix Suit Over Collection Of Kids’ Data

Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Molly Rothschild as counsel to Hasbro Studios, one of the multiple defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging YouTube illegally gathered children’s data using targeted ads. The judge noted she was inclined to dismiss the YouTube channel owners including Hasbro. She cited the lack of allegations that they knew Google was collecting the data in violation of COPPA, thus could not be held secondarily liable. (Behind paywall) View Article

December 11, 2024

In the Press: Quoted

How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups

The New York Times quotes J.J. Harwayne Leitner regarding the National Association of Realtors’ (N.A.R.’s) spending and establishing the American Property Owners Alliance. She represents tax-exempt organizations and noted, “’It looks like N.A.R. created an organization that is a conduit’ for political spending that it may not want traced.” View Article

December 9, 2024

Alerts

Federal Court Suspends Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, No. 4:24-cv-00478-ALM (E.D. Tex.), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), and stayed the January 1, 2025 beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting deadline for entities formed prior to 2024. Read more.

December 9, 2024

In the Press

Chris Wood & Melissa Benoist To Star in ‘Duo’ Drama in Works at NBC with Rina Mimoun as Showrunner

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Chris Wood and Melissa Benoit. The actors will be featured as an acting couple in the NBC television drama “Duo.” Wood and showrunner Rina Mimoun are writing the Warner Bros. Television script. Benoist also next stars in “The Waterfront,” Kevin Williamson’s drama series on Netflix. View Article

December 5, 2024

In the Press: Quoted

Consumer Lawsuits Seize on Uncertainty Over ‘Plant-Based’

Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on environmental marketing terms such as 'plant-based' in the context of growing consumer lawsuits alleging that the term is misleading. View Article

December 4, 2024

In the Press

Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Martha Kelly & Will Price Join Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wu-Tang Clan member, Method Man (aka Cliff Smith) who has just signed on to join Maude Apatow's directoral debut "Poetic License." View Article

November 25, 2024

In the Press

‘Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau To Topline Comedic Thriller ‘The Dregs’

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nava Mau, who has just signed on to star in Connor Martin's directorial debut comedic thriller "The Dregs." View Article

November 22, 2024

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

For New York Lawyers: Recent Changes to the Biennial Reporting Requirements

New York recently made changes to its biennial reporting requirements. The notice linked here from the NYS Unified Court System explains those changes, which go into effect on Dec. 1, 2024. Here's a summary of what New York lawyers need to know. Read more.

November 21, 2024

Published Articles

IAB State Privacy Law Insights Newsletter (Children’s Privacy Edition)

Daniel M. Goldberg and Andrew Folks are contributing authors to the Q4 2024 Children's Privacy Edition of the IAB State Privacy Law Insights Newsletter. View Article

November 20, 2024

In the Press

Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. Join Forces to Grow in Film, TV, Documentary, Live Events and Branded Content

Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Fulwell 73 in its merger with The SpringHill Company. The UK company Fulwell 73 founded by Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner, will join SpringHill, a company started by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The new company, with Carter and Pearlman at the helm as co-CEOs, will expand production across TV, film, live events, branded content, commercials, and consumer products.  View Article

November 18, 2024

In the Press

‘Sophie’s Choice’ Theater Rights Case Trimmed

Law360 mentions Maura J. Wogan and Molly G. Rothschild as counsel to playwright David Rintels in his lawsuit involving the family of William Styron, the author of Sophie's Choice. The court ruled that Stryon's contract with Rintels had not expired, noting that in 2020 the family accepted a "very substantial option" payment from a production company working with Mr. Rintels. (Behind paywall) View Article

November 12, 2024

In the Press

Memento International Boards Luca Guadagnino-Produced War Comedy ‘Atropia’ Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to “Uncut Gems” actor Hailey Gates, who will make her directorial debut with "Atropia," a war comedy starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Chloë Sevigny and Tim Heidecker. The feature is based on Gates’ short “Shako Mako” which she originally produced for Miu Miu’s 2019 "Women’s Tales" series. View Article

November 8, 2024

In the Press: Praise

2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms” has named Frankfurt Kurnit the Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television for 2025. Additionally, we are nationally ranked for Advertising Law, Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trusts & Estates, Commercial Litigation, and Trademark Law. The firm is metro ranked in 10 practice areas for 2025. Read more.

November 7, 2024

In the Press

Horror Comedy ‘Glue Trap’ Acquired by Gravitas Ventures (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety mentions Sasha Levites and Mynda Krato as counsel to “Succession” and “Euphoria” writer and consultant Justin Geldzahler, whose new Indie horror comedy “Glue Trap” has just been acquired by Gravitas Ventures. View Article

November 5, 2024

In the Press

Kedar Williams-Stirling, Yara Shahidi, Keith Powers & Renée Elise Goldsberry In Talks For Coming-Of-Age Romance ‘Bloom’

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dane Clarke II and Joel Poku's Pineloft Entertainment, developers and co-producers of the new coming-of-age romance film "Bloom." View Article

November 5, 2024

In the Press

AFM: Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman to Star in Dark Comedy ‘Chili Finger’ (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to John Goodman, who is set to star in and executive produce the upcoming Midwestern dark comedy feature "Chili Finger." View Article

November 4, 2024

In the Press

John Krasinski Returning to Star in ‘Jack Ryan’ Movie for Amazon

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wendell Pierce, who is set to return opposite John Krasinski in the Amazon MGM feature film, "Jack Ryan." View Article

October 31, 2024

Alerts: Hospitality Law

Online Coffee Retailer Defeats Website Accessibility Claims in Federal Court

One of the largest areas of current legal exposure for companies arises from their own websites. That’s because over the past several years, plaintiffs have filed thousands of lawsuits alleging that company websites are inaccessible to consumers with visual or hearing impairments—in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state laws. Read more.

October 28, 2024

Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024

Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition. Read more.

October 24, 2024

In the Press

Frankfurt Kurnit Client Nava Mau Included In Out Magazine’s 2024 Out100 List

Emmy nominated actress Nava Mau is included in Out Magazine's 2024 Out100 list as a "Disruptor" who has helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people. View Article

October 21, 2024