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Jeremy S. Goldman is a partner in the Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Emerging Technology Group, focusing on intellectual property, entertainment, media, privacy, technology, and commercial law.
Jeremy is an accomplished media and entertainment litigator, focusing on copyright, trademark, privacy, intermediary liability, right of publicity, First Amendment, and business disputes. Jeremy draws on his sophisticated understanding of law, technology and industry, along with creative problem-solving and litigation skills, to help clients navigate complex legal challenges in and outside the courtroom. Best Lawyers in America ranks Jeremy for his entertainment litigation practice and The Legal 500 has recognized him for his work on high-profile copyright and privacy matters.
Beyond his litigation practice, Jeremy advises startups and established companies on intellectual property, commercial, licensing, and privacy matters, especially when transactions and projects intersect with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and new media. Leveraging his strong technical background and instincts as a litigator, Jeremy provides practical, business-minded advice and simplifies complex technology and legal concepts into plain English. In 2023, The Los Angeles Times recognized Jeremy as a “Legal Visionary” for his emerging technology practice.
Representative public matters include:
- Representing Shake Shack in lawsuit against font company over restaurant chain’s logo and signage, obtaining dismissal with prejudice of font company’s counterclaim based on absence of enforceable contract and copyright preemption. Shake Shack v. House, No. 22 Civ. 7713, 2023 WL 9003713 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 28, 2023).
- Serving as expert witness for OpenAI on U.S. and California privacy law in putative class action filed in Israel against leading AI developer. Nachum v. OpenAI, No. 1528-04-23 (Central District Court, Israel).
- Architected Yuga Lab’s groundbreaking commercial license agreement for owners of CryptoPunks, the world’s most prominent non-fungible token (NFT) project. https://licenseterms.cryptopunks.app/.
- Represented Scholastic and celebrated author Allen Say in lawsuit seeking to enjoin their publication of illustrated children’s book, defeating motion for TRO based on fair use. James Castle Collection & Archive v. Scholastic & Allen Say, No. 17 Civ. 437, 2017 WL 4896070 (D. Idaho Oct. 30, 2017).
- Represented talent managers for recording artist in lawsuit claiming they violated California’s Talent Scam Prevention Act, obtaining summary judgment based on res judicata. Conway v. Licata, No. BC 753980 (Super. Ct. L.A. County).
- Represented Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast in lawsuit and two-week trial over motion picture rights in Dungeons & Dragons, obtaining settlement that unified rights with client and cleared the path for production of tentpole D&D movie. Hasbro Inc. v. Sweetpea Entertainment Inc., No. 13 Civ. 3406 (C.D. Cal.).
- Represented The Authors Guild and foreign authors’ groups in lawsuits against Google and HathiTrust claiming their mass digitization of copyright-protected books and planned release of “orphan works” constituted copyright infringement, leading to suspension of orphan works program and landmark fair use decisions. Authors Guild, Inc. v. HathiTrust, 755 F.3d 87 (2d Cir. 2014); Authors Guild v. Google, Inc., 804 F.3d 202 (2d Cir. 2015).
In 2015, after spending eight years with the firm in New York, Jeremy moved across the country with his wife and two children to help launch Frankfurt Kurnit’s LA office. He is admitted to practice in New York and California.
awards & recognition
Best Lawyers in America (2022-2025)
Los Angeles Times - "Legal Visionary" in Intellectual Property (2023)
Above the Law, "NFT IP Pioneer"
Southern California 2017, 2022 - 2024 "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers magazine
New York-area 2012-2016 "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine
Variety's Legal Impact Report (2015)
The Legal 500
education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2005)
-Member of the Cardozo Law Review
-Order of the Coif
-Clerked in the Southern District of New York for the Honorable Shira A. Scheindlin
University of Maryland (B.A., honors, 2000)
-Government and Politics
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Past Speaking Engagements
X v. Bright Data Web Scraping Preempted by the Copyright Act
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist for the session, "X v. Bright Data Web Scraping Preempted by the Copyright Act" during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE. Details here (Free access pass: CopyrightCLE2024).
August 29 2024
Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Digital Entertainment
Daniel M. Goldberg and Jeremy S. Goldman are speakers for the session, "Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Digital Entertainment" during Digital Entertainment Group's EnTech Summer Symposium. Details here.
July 30 2024
Copyright Interest Group
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist during the California Lawyers Association's monthly Copyright Interest Group meeting, discussing the most recent copyright developments over the past month.
June 5 2024
Ethics of AI: The Implications of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Law & Entertainment
Jeremy S. Goldman is a speaker during the webinar, “Ethics of AI: The Implications of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Law & Entertainment” hosted by Sheppard Mullin and AMEC.
September 13 2023
Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products: What Brands Need to Know About the Recent Supreme Court Decision
Recently, the Supreme Court sided with Jack Daniel's Properties in a trademark infringement case ruling that the First Amendment did not protect the "Bad Spaniels" dog chew toy that mimicked the iconic Jack Daniel's liquor bottle. In this webinar our panel of experts discuss the decision and its implications. Read more.
June 27 2023
What the Supreme Court’s Decision in Warhol Means for Copyright Law
In this webinar moderated by Edward H. Rosenthal, our panel of experts including Nicole Bergstrom, Caren Decter, Melissa Georges, and Jeremy Goldman discuss the Warhol decision and its impact on various creative endeavors. Read more.
June 7 2023
Infringement Liability in Training ChatGPT and Generative AI Models
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “Infringement Liability in Training ChatGPT and Generative AI Models” during a webinar for the Chicago Bar Association's IP Law Committee.
May 23 2023
California Lawyers Association: IP in Entertainment and Media Conference 2023
Jeremy S. Goldman is a speaker during the session, “Pushing The Envelope: Navigating Fair Use in the Golden Age of Media” at the California Lawyer Association Intellectual Property Section’s IP in Entertainment and Media Conference. Details here.
May 11 2023
U.S. Copyright Office Roundtable: Non-Fungible Token Study
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist during the session, “Use of NFTs in the Creative Sector” at the U.S. Copyright Office roundtable non-fungible token study.
January 31 2023
NFTs Under The Hood: Exploring Risks, Scams, and Legal Issues
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “NFTs Under The Hood: Exploring Risks, Scams, and Legal Issues” during a webinar for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Read more.
September 28 2022
Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2022
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “Enforcing Copyrights” during the Practising Law Institute’s Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2022 program.
July 7 2022
NFTs Under The Hood – Blockchain, IP, Web3, Digital Wallets, Smart Contracts and More
Jeremy S. Goldman presents "NFTs Under The Hood – Blockchain, IP, Web3, Digital Wallets, Smart Contracts and More” during a webinar for the Intellectual Property Section of the Oregon State Bar Association.
July 6 2022
Trusted X LA Summit
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on the panel, "Ushering in the Web3 Era: Creator/Agency Dynamics and Legal Implications" at the Trusted X LA Summit. Read more.
June 15 2022
Blockchain and NFTs: Under the Hood
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “Blockchain and NFTs: Under the Hood” during the Media Law Resource Center’s Data Privacy and Security Committee Meeting. Read more.
May 26 2022
Legal Issues with Blockchain Games, NFTs and Metaverses
Jeremy S. Goldman is a speaker during the session, “Legal Issues with Blockchain Games, NFTs and Metaverses” at the 9th Video Game Bar Association Summit. Read more.
May 23 2022
The Future of the Sports Industry: 2022 and Beyond
Christopher Chase, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Sean Jefferson, Hannah Taylor, and special guests host a roundtable webinar covering hot topics in the sports industry. Read more.
May 12 2022
From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright
Join our Intellectual Property attorneys for our upcoming copyright law webinar. Read more.
May 11 2022
NFTs, One Year In: A Survey of the Media & Intellectual Property Issues the Community Needs to Know
Hannah Taylor, Jeremy Goldman, Kimberly Maynard, Nicole Bergstrom, and Zach Lewis host a webinar discussing the state of the NFT/Web3 culture and community, as well as diving into the most pressing intellectual property legal issues emerging in this rapidly evolving space. Read more.
March 31 2022
BHBA NFT Week - The Legal Minefield of NFT’s: The Lawsuits Have Begun
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist during the webinar, “The Legal Minefield of NFT's: The Lawsuits Have Begun” hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Read more.
March 30 2022
WTF Are NFTs: What You Need To Know Now FTW!
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist during the webinar, "WTF Are NFTs: What You Need To Know Now FTW!” hosted by the California Copyright Conference. Read more.
March 22 2022
Exploring NFTs: Opportunities and Intellectual Property Issues
Jeremy S. Goldman is a panelist during the Cardozo Fashion Law Society & Cardozo FAME Center's program, "Exploring NFTs: Opportunities and Intellectual Property Issues." More information here.
November 16 2021
INTA Young Practitioners Virtual Event: NFTs and IP
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks during a panel on Non-Fungible Tokens & Intellectual Property at the International Trademark Association's Young Practitioners Virtual Event via Zoom. Registration and details here.
October 27 2021
2021 ABA IP Fall Institute
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on smart contracts and NFTs during the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law's annual IP Fall Institute. More information here.
September 29 2021
Copyright Society of the South
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on NFTs and copyright during a panel hosted by the Copyright Society of the South. More information here.
September 28 2021
Nonfungible Tokens and Copyright: Ownership, Digital Exhaustion, and Resale
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, "Nonfungible Tokens and Copyright: Ownership, Digital Exhaustion, and Resale" during a webinar for Strafford.
September 21 2021
I Want My NFT: A Primer on Non-Fungible Tokens & Related Legal Issues
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), the latest cryptographic craze, have exploded into the world of media and entertainment, creating new markets and opportunities for advertisers, agencies, artists, investors and consumers. Jeremy S. Goldman and Hannah Taylor will cover everything from what NFTs are and how they work to the complex legal issues raised. Read more.
July 29 2021
PLI: Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2021
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “Enforcing Copyrights” during the Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era webcast hosted by the Practising Law Institute. More information here.
July 12 2021
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Virtual Sixth Annual Advertising Law Summit
We fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC, NAD, SAG-AFTRA and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today. Read more.
June 24 2021
NFTs – A brave new world, or the emperor’s new clothes?
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, "NFTs – A brave new world, or the emperor’s new clothes?" during a program for the Debate Club of the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA).
June 17 2021
Non-Fungible Tokens - A Primer and Legal Guide to NFTs
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, “Non-Fungible Tokens - A Primer and Legal Guide to NFTs” during a webinar for the Art Law Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco. More information here.
June 10 2021
The Copyright Society of the USA: 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates, “NFTs: The Latest Craze in Creative Works and Cryptocurrency...But What About Copyright?” during the Copyright Society’s Virtual Annual Meeting.
June 9 2021
NFTs and Intellectual Property
Jeremy S. Goldman presents, "NFTs and Intellectual Property" during a program for the Licensing & Technology Transactions Section of the California Lawyer's Association
May 14 2021
Font Legal Issues: More Interesting & Relevant Than You’d Think
A font licensing problem: from advertisers to brands to entertainment companies, most companies have one, but many don’t realize it until it’s too late. Join Jeremy S. Goldman and Kimberly Maynard for a lively discussion about the legal issues surrounding fonts and typeface. Read more.
December 8 2020
What’s Happening in Copyright Law? Part I
Does your business depend on copyright ownership and licensing, or rise and fall with changes in copyright law? Do you use content created by others or worry that your content is going to be stolen? Are you susceptible to copyright claims from third parties or trolls? If so, please join us remotely for part one of Frankfurt Kurnit's two-part CLE update on current hot topics in copyright law. Read more.
July 22 2020
Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2020
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era” for the Practising Law Institute in San Francisco.
June 29 2020
2020 IP in Entertainment and Media Conference
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “Pushing the Envelope: Navigating Fair Use in the Golden Age of Media” at the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s IP in Entertainment and Media Conference.
May 29 2020
We’re All in This Together: Joint Authorship Under the Copyright Act
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “We're All in This Together: Joint Authorship Under the Copyright Act” during a webinar for the Copyright Society of the USA.
May 21 2020
PLI’S Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2019
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “Enforcing Copyrights” during Practising Law Institute’s Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2019 program in San Francisco. More information here.
July 8 2019
Copyright Society of the USA: 2019 Annual Meeting
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “It's All in the Contract - or Is It? Will the Contract Law Provisions of the New EU Copyright Directive Affect U.S. Contracts for Exploitations of Works and Performances within the EU?” at the Copyright Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Baltimore. More information here.
June 9 2019
What RuPaul’s Drag Race Can Teach Us About Fair Use
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates the program “What RuPaul’s Drag Race Can Teach Us About Fair Use” for the LA Chapter of the Copyright Society. More information here.
April 25 2019
Copyright and the California Coast: The Register of Copyrights’ Annual Presentation
Jeremy S. Goldman opens “Copyright and the California Coast: The Register of Copyrights' Annual Presentation” for the LA Chapter of the Copyright Society. More information here.
January 24 2019
Based on a True Story: Demystifying Life Rights and Copyright in the Golden Age of Content
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates the panel “Based on a True Story: Demystifying Life Rights and Copyright in the Golden Age of Content” for the Los Angeles Chapter of The Copyright Society of the USA.
September 20 2018
Comic-Con 2018
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at the Comic Book Law School program during Comic-Con 2018 in San Diego. More information can be found here.
July 19 2018
PLI’s Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on enforcing copyrights at the Practising Law Institute’s Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era program in San Francisco. More information can be found here.
July 9 2018
Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates a discussion on the legal issues surrounding embedding, framing, and inline linking for the Copyright Society at Fox Rothschild in Century City. More information can be found here.
May 31 2018
Hollywood Hacked! Leaks and Data Breaches in the Entertainment Industry
Jeremy S. Goldman and Daniel Goldberg speak on the panel “Hollywood Hacked! Leaks and Data Breaches in the Entertainment Industry” for the IP, Internet & New Media and Entertainment Law Sections of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. More information can be found here.
March 8 2018
Tats Entertainment! Tattoos, Copyright and the Entertainment Industry
Jeremy S. Goldman presents the CLE, "Tats Entertainment! Tattoos, Copyright and the Entertainment Industry" for The Copyright Society of the USA. For more information, please click here.
September 28 2017
Comic-Con San Diego: The Hero’s Journey
Jeremy S. Goldman presents at Comic-Con in San Diego on "The Hero's Journey". More information can be found here.
July 20 2017
CLA: Online Privacy Rights
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at California Lawyers for the Arts' (CLA) "Online Privacy Rights" in Los Angeles.
July 18 2017
Strafford DMCA and Online Service Providers Webinar
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on the Mavrix case's impact on DMCA safe harbors for moderated content for a Strafford webinar audience.
July 18 2017
All the News That’s Fake to Print: The Real Implications of Fake News and “Alternative Facts”
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates 'All the News That's Fake to Print: The Real Implications of Fake News and "Alternative Facts"' for the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
April 25 2017
You Made This? I Made This. Copyright and Social Media.
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks for Social Media Club LA on copyright and social media. More information can be found here.
February 21 2017
Keeping the Beat in a Crazy Year: Blurred Lines and Border Crossings
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on the panel, "Keeping the Beat in a Crazy Year: Blurred Lines and Border Crossings" for Southwestern Law School's Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute.
January 19 2017
LA Daily Journal’s Cyber Boot Camp
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at the LA Daily Journal's Cyber Boot Camp in Los Angeles.
January 12 2017
A Piece of the Action: How Two Copyright Cases Changed the Filmmaking Business (LA OFFICE)
Who owns the copyright in a motion picture, television, theatrical or digital video project? Read more.
November 15 2016
Connectiv Executive Summit
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at the Connectiv Executive Summit on a panel titled, "Data Security Playbook for CEOs"
May 13 2016
Reporting on Hacked Materials
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on "Reporting on Hacked Materials" for the Media Law Resource Center.
February 24 2016
Navigating Your Company Through a World of Big Copyright Damages: An Insider’s Look
Edward Rosenthal, Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman lead a CLE discussion on some of the key laws, cases and trends involving copyright remedies. Their presentation provides an insiders' view of the risk-mitigation tactics, legal strategies and practical approaches that they have used to help their clients navigate through difficult copyright claims. Read more.
May 15 2015
The Wear of the Future: Where Fashion, Law & Tech Collide
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks on a panel at Fashion Law Talk taking place at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
April 2 2015
Authors Guild v. Google Panel
Jeremy S. Goldman participates in a panel hosted by NYU Law focused on the contents of an upcoming appeal of Authors Guild v. Google before the Second Circuit. The event is open to the academic public. Event details.
December 3 2014
IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Washington, DC
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates and S. Gregory Boyd speaks on a panel entitled, "Advertising and Privacy: Global Perspectives from the U.S. and Europe" at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit.
March 5 2014
Inside Counsel’s 13th Annual Super Conference
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at the Inside Counsel's 13 Annual Super Conference on "Information Governance: Data Breaches and Security".
May 8 2013
news & press
Judge Finds Golf Simulator Original Enough, At Least for Now
Law360 mentions Caren Decter and Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to businessman Davor Bogavac and GSP Golf AB. A U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of New York ruled that GSP Golf AB had developed a golf simulator interface that could meet the "modest requirements of originality" in a copyright case arising from a lawsuit by rival company Perfect Golf. View Article
SEC Is Coming After OpenSea—These Are the NFTs That Could Be in Trouble
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on how far-reaching the SEC's push into the NFT market might become following the SEC's anticipated lawsuit against NFT marketplace, OpenSeas. View Article
The Best Lawyers in America 2025
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 48 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2025 edition. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2024
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2024. Daniel M. Goldberg, Bram Schumer, Joshua D. Tate, and Alycia S.Tulloch are included as a “Rising Star.”
Federal Court Holds That Copyright Act Preempts X’s Web Scraping Claims
The Media Law Resource Center published Jeremy S. Goldman's article, "Federal Court Holds That Copyright Act Preempts X's Web Scraping Claims." View article.
Contradictory CIPA Rulings Leave Both Sides Saying They’re Right
Daily Journal quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on recent CIPA rulings in Los Angeles courts that reveal a conflicting landscape, where opposing interpretations have left both sides claiming legitimacy. View Article
Did the SEC Just Declare War on NFTs?
Decrypt and Cryptosaurus quote Jeremy S. Goldman on the SEC’s first-ever enforcement action over the sale of NFTs. Read more.
Google Required To Redo Dismissal Bid In Kids’ Privacy Suit
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro Inc. and Hasbro Studios LLC, who are among a slew of companies involved in a class-action suit accusing them of illegally compiling child users' personal data to serve them with targeted advertisments. View Article
The Best Lawyers in America 2024
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 44 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2024 edition. Read more.
Future or Fad: Will Headless Brands Rewrite the Book on Branding?
Culture3 quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the rising popularity of “headless brands” in the blockchain community. Read more.
Los Angeles Times: Legal Visionaries
The Los Angeles Times includes Daniel M. Goldberg and Jeremy S. Goldman as Legal Visionaries. Read more.
Lively Podcast: The Intersection Between Technology & Law
Jeremy S. Goldman is a guest on the Lively Fresh Takes podcast speaking on how to stay safe in the technology and entertainment industries and how to navigate potential legal issues. Listen here.
Shake Shack Rebukes Counterclaim In Font ‘Shakedown’
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Kristin Niven as counsel to Shake Shack, who filed a suit contending they never entered into an enforceable contract with font foundry, House Industries. View Article
Are DAOs Dead? Judge Ruling In bZx Case Spells Trouble, Legal Experts Say
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on a federal judge's ruling on the bZx case that could create legal liability for token holders. Read more.
Jeremy S. Goldman on Movies Inc: The Business of Film Podcast
Jeremy S. Goldman is a guest on Movies Inc: The Business of Film podcast discussing NFTs in the film and entertainment space. Read more.
Dapper Labs Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Other Centralized NFT Projects, Experts Say
CoinDesk quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the Dapper Labs Ruling amidst their ongoing class-action lawsuit. Read more.
Now That Birkin NFTs Are Illegal, What Happens to the Ones Collectors Bought?
Observer quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the trademark infringement between Hermès and “MetaBirkin” NFTs in the aftermath of the court’s decision. Read more.
Was the MetaBirkin Verdict Bad for NFTs, or Just for Knockoffs?
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the Hermès and MetaBirkin decision. Read more.
Trademark Lawsuits from Hermès and Yuga Labs Could Shape the Future of NFTs
Observer quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the trademark disputes between Hermès and artist Mathon Rothschild, and Bored Ape Yacht Club parent company Yuga Labs’ lawsuit with Ryder Ripps. Read more.
Google Asks 9th Circ. To Rehear Kids’ Privacy Dispute
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. View Article
First NFT Trademark Trial Pits Hermès Against Metabirkin Artist
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the trademark trial against luxury brand Hermès and digital artist Mason Rothschild. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2023
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2023. Daniel M. Goldberg is listed as a "Rising Star."
Online Casino Slotie Faces Regulator Deadline Over Questionable NFT Sales
Forbes quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the ambiguity of regulating NFTs. Read more.
Jeremy S. Goldman on Neustreet X Podcast
Jeremy S. Goldman is guest on the Neustreet X Podcast discussing NFT legal issues. Listen here.
State Regulators Charge NFT Casino Project With Securities Violations
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on charges against Slotie, a metaverse casino accused of selling NFTs that violated state securities laws. Read more.
SEC vs BAYC? Here’s What Legal Experts Say It Means for NFTs
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the SEC’s investigation of Bored Ape Yacht Club creator Yuga Labs for securities violations. Read more.
Jeremy Goldman on Another Episode of Overpriced JPEGs
Jeremy S. Goldman is a guest on another episode of Overpriced JPEGs breaking down the SEC investigation into the NFT market. Read more.
NFTs and Intellectual Property: What Do You Actually Own?
CoinDesk quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on ownership of the intellectual property of an NFT. Read more.
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2022
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Jordyn Milewski, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
How CC0 Can Help – or Hurt – NFT Projects
The Block quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on ownership and copyright for NFT projects. Read more.
Shake Shack Accuses Typeface Co. of Font IP ‘Shakedown’
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Kristen Niven as counsel to Shake Shack. (Behind paywall) View Article
Fact: Most NFT Projects Convey Ownership of, and Valuable Intellectual Property Rights in, Digital Art
Jeremy S. Goldman published the article, “Fact: Most NFT Projects Convey Ownership of, and Valuable Intellectual Property Rights in, Digital Art” which aims to ease the skepticism over ownership and IP rights of NFTs. Read more.
NFT Ownership Is Complicated
The Wallstreet Journal quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the rights of NFT buyers. Read more.
Jeremy Goldman on the Overpriced JPEGs Podcast
Jeremy S. Goldman is a guest on the Overpriced JPEGs podcast discussing IP and NFTs. Read more.
The Best Lawyers in America 2023
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
Why I’m Open-Sourcing an NFT Insider Trading Policy for the Web3 Community
Jeremy S. Goldman and Zach Lewis worked with bestselling author/blogger Tim Ferriss on drafting an NFT Insider Trading Policy that encourages good behavior and self-regulation in Web3. Read more.
Quentin Tarantino Tries for an Early Court Win in ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT Legal Battle
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on Quentin Tarantino’s recent motion to dismiss Miramax’s claim challenging his Pulp Fiction NFT drop. Read more.
We’ve Only Scratched the Surface of How Bad the Crypto Crime Wave Has Gotten
The Los Angeles Times quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the surge of fraud hitting crypto users. Read more.
Why Bored Ape NFTs Are Showing Up in Movies, TV Shows and Novels
dot.LA quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the minimal terms and conditions with NFT collections in relation to ownership and licenses. Read more.
Seth Green’s Stolen ‘Bored Ape’ Muddles NFT Legal Ownership
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the licensing structure of the Bored Ape Yacht Club and the theft of actor Seth Green’s "Bored Ape" NFT. Read more.
9th Circ. Is Asked To Revive Google Kids’ Data Collection Suit
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro Inc. and Hasbro Studios LLC. (Behind paywall) View Article
Caked Ape Lawsuits Show Need for Clear Contracts in NFT Art
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the copyright dispute between members of the Caked Ape NFT art project. Read more.
CCC To Host Webinar: WTF Are NFTs
Music Connection mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as a speaker in their coverage of the California Copyright Conference webinar, “WTF Are NFTs: What You Need To Know Now FTW!” View Article
Jeremy S. Goldman Quoted in Los Angeles Times on Crypto and NFTs
The Los Angeles Times quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the evolution of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2022
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2022.
Tarantino NFT Suit Previews Rights Battles in Future Contracts
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on Miramax’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Quentin Tarantino for selling “Pulp Fiction” nonfungible tokens. View Article
Dr. Seuss / Star Trek Mashup Case Heads to Trial After Fair Use Roller Coaster Ride
The Media Law Resource Center’s MediaLawLetter published Jeremy S. Goldman’s article, “Dr. Seuss / Star Trek Mashup Case Heads to Trial After Fair Use Roller Coaster Ride.” View Article
The Best Lawyers in America 2022
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
Here’s How Britney Spears Can Get Her Life Back, According to a Lawyer
Mic speaks with Jeremy S. Goldman on the revelations from Britney Spears’ testimony about her conservatorship. View Article
Google Poised To Escape Kids’ Data Collection Suit
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. (Behind paywall) View Article
3 Questions For An IP NFT Pioneer (Part II)
Above the Law continues their interview with Jeremy S. Goldman on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Jeremy discusses some of the top IP and legal issues NFTs raise. View Article
3 Questions For An IP NFT Pioneer (Part I)
Above the Law interviews Jeremy S. Goldman on his Non-Fungible Token (NFT) practice. View Article
Who Gets to Make Millions Selling NFTs? The Intellectual Property Fight We Knew Was Coming
The Los Angeles Times quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the intellectual property questions arising from the sale of digital art using NFTs. View Article
The World’s First NFT House Sold for $500k and Then Prompted Claims of Copyright “Fraud”
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on legal questions surrounding NFTs (non-fungible tokens). View Article
How Britney Spears Could Build a Case for Freedom, According to a Lawyer
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the Britney Spears documentary and her conservatorship. View Article
As Givenchy Campaign Stars Style Themselves, Questions of Authorship and Ownership Abound
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on authorship and copyright ownership of photos between models and photographers. View Article
Google, Cartoon Network Beat Lawsuit Over Kids’ Data Collection
Law360 and Reuters mention Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. View Article
Banana Republic Says Designer’s Font Claim Is Bananas
Law360 quotes Jeremy Goldman on a typeface dispute between Banana Republic and a design company. (Behind paywall) View Article
Designers, Beware Copyright Office Font Protection Reversal
Law360 published Jeremy S. Goldman’s article “Designers, Beware Copyright Office Font Protection Reversal” about the extent to which fonts are subject to copyright protection. (Behind paywall) View Article
Battle Lines Have Been Drawn Over the Protection of Fonts
The Fashion Law published Jeremy S. Goldman’s article “Battle Lines Drawn Over Font Copyright Protection” on the copyrightability of fonts. View Article
Copyhype – Friday’s Endnotes – 10/30
Copyhype shares Jeremy S. Goldman’s blog post “Battle Lines Drawn Over Font Copyright Protection” in their Friday endnotes for October 30th. View Article
H&M Scores Win in the Latest Round of 4-Year Long Infringement Fight Over Lookalike Print
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on a recent H&M copyright infringement case. View Article
Trump Tries To Clamp Down On Social Media
MediaPost quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on President Trump's executive order aimed at social media platforms. View Article
As Facetime Photoshoots Find Favor in Fashion, What Does That Mean for Authorship and Ownership?
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on authorship and ownership questions surrounding the rise of FaceTime and Zoom photoshoots. View Article
The Latest Ruling in Kesha’s Legal Battle puts Celebrities on the Hook for Anything They Say, Anywhere
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the legal battle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke. View Article
Artists vs. Influencers: Why That Street Art Selfie Could Get You Sued
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on infringement claims from artists against social media influencers who used their street art in posts. View Article
Brat Inc: MGA Entertainment’s Dispute Over “BRATZ” Mark Dismissed
Lloyd’s Intellectual Property Reporter mentions Maura Wogan, Jeremy S. Goldman, and Kimberly Maynard as counsel to Brat, Inc. in its trademark dispute with MGA Entertainment, Inc. The case was dismissed.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019
The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 18 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.
Oath Fined $5 Million Over Children’s Privacy
DigitalNewsDaily quotes Jeremy S. Goldman about COPPA violations faced by Oath a subsidiary of AOL and Verizon. View Article
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property
Reuters mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as a speaker for the Copyright Society’s panel discussion “Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement.” (Behind paywall) View Article
The Legal Battle Against the Trump “Travel Ban” Goes to the Supreme Court
We filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of our client, the Anti-Defamation League, and other civil rights organizations, in support of Hawaii’s challenge to President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” John B. Harris led the Frankfurt Kurnit drafting team that included Caren Lerner Decter, and Jeremy S. Goldman. View Article
Publishers Beware: New Ruling Says Embedding May Infringe Copyright
New York Court Holds Embedding Social Media Posts May Constitute Copyright Infringement. Read more.
Deadline: Are Your Copyright Office DMCA Agent Registrations Up to Date?
December 31, 2017 is the deadline for certain online service providers to update their Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agent registrations on the US Copyright Office's new online registration system. Read more.
Citing Fair Use, Judge Won’t Block Scholastic Book Launch
Law360 covered our win for Scholastic and Allen Say in a decision allowing Scholastic to move forward with the release of the book ‘Silent Days, Silent Dreams’. Jeremy S. Goldman was mentioned as counsel for Scholastic and Say. (Article behind paywall) View Article
Jeremy S. Goldman Explains Who Really Owns Your Tattoos
Vice interviewed Jeremy S. Goldman on whether tattoo artists can own the copyright in their tattoos. View Article
Class Action Lawsuits Over Alleged COPPA Violations Reinforce Importance of Compliance
Earlier this month, three class action lawsuits were filed against companies for alleged violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"). Read more.
Third State Adopts Biometric Privacy Law
On June 1, 2017, Washington State joined Illinois and Texas as the third state to pass a biometric privacy law. The law, H.B. 1493, which goes into effect July 23, 2017, covers any business entity that collects biometric identifiers for commercial purposes. Read more.
Children’s Privacy: FTC Issues New COPPA Guidance for IoT and Connected Devices
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") released a new report, Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business, to help companies understand their obligations under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"). Read more.
Super Bowl All-Nighter Leads to Award-Winning Travel Ban Brief
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) awarded our law firm the Edward Brodsky Founders Award in recognition of our work for the ADL in the Trump “travel ban” cases. Bloomberg BNA and The New York Law Journal summarized our amicus brief arguments, covered our award, and explained how our brief came together.
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Injunction Against President Trump’s “Travel Ban”
CNN posted the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump, upholding the district court’s nationwide preliminary injunction order against President Trump’s Executive Order 13780. Frankfurt Kurnit drafted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and Women of Reform Judaism. View Article
Federal Appeals Court Weakens DMCA Safe Harbor Protection for Moderated Online Content
If you're an online publisher or other internet service provider ("ISP") that relies on moderators to police or curate user-generated comments or other content, your risk of liability for copyright infringement just increased. Read more.
State of Washington v. Donald J. Trump, No. 17-35105 (9th Cir.)
We filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of our client, the Anti-Defamation League, in support of Washington and Minnesota’s challenge to President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” You can read our brief here.
NY Court Expands Protections for Employers to Safeguard Proprietary Information
Yesterday a New York State appeals court reinstated the conviction of a former Goldman Sachs computer programmer under New York's unlawful use of secret scientific material statute. In doing so, the court gave a twenty-first century voice to a statute that was written in the age of blueprints and photocopiers. Read more.
FTC vs D-Link: The Legal Risks of IoT Insecurity
ZD Net quoted Jeremy S. Goldman at length on the FTC v D-Link enforcement action, a case with major implications for companies manufacturing products for the Internet of Things. View Article
The FTC Accuses D-Link of Manufacturing Insecure Routers and Cameras
PC World quoted Jeremy S. Goldman on the scope of the FTC’s power to enforce against Internet of Things device makers under the FTC Act. View Article
The US is Finally Getting Serious about Security on the Internet of Things with this Lawsuit
Jeremy S. Goldman is quoted in the Quartz article, "The US is Finally Getting Serious about Security on the Internet of Things with this Lawsuit". View Article
FTC Hits Targeting Platform Turn Inc. for Deceptive Online Tracking
On Tuesday, December 20, the FTC announced a settlement with digital marketing platform Turn Inc. over claims that the company deceptively tracked users across the Internet for advertising purposes. Read more.
Copyright Infringement: Get Ready for New DMCA Agent Designation Rules
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the latest slogan of the Copyright Office which, on December 1, 2016, finally brings its nearly 20-year old system for designating Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agents online. Read more.
FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order requiring broadband Internet service providers and all other telecommunications carriers providing telecommunications services to take greater steps to protect the privacy of their customers, including current and former subscribers and new applicants. Here's a summary of the key obligations imposed on carriers: Read more.
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016
Super Lawyers listed thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2016 edition. Read more.
The New “Privacy Shield”: What Does it Mean for Your Company?
This week brought important news for any company that transfers across borders, or receives cross-border transfers of, consumer or employee personally identifying data (very broadly defined). Read more.
Frankfurt Kurnit Beats Back California Talent Scam Prevention Act Claim
The Frankfurt Kurnit Litigation team registered a big win for our music management clients in a lawsuit brought against them in Los Angeles Superior Court, successfully obtaining summary judgment. Read more.
Fair Use in Authors Guild v. Google, Inc.
Jeremy S. Goldman was interviewed on the Legal Talk Network show Lawyer 2 Lawyer about fair use in Authors Guild v. Google, Inc. View Article
National Marketers Face Class Action Suits Under New Jersey Consumer Protection Law
A surge of recent lawsuits brought under a 30 year-old New Jersey consumer protection law has national marketers and their lawyers huddling. Here's a summary of how the law works and why there's exposure for marketers everywhere. Read more.
New Online Tool Helps Mobile App Developers Manage Healthcare Compliance
Here is some news about an important new resource for mobile app developers working in the healthcare space. Read more.
Google Row Exposes Digital Fair Use Split, High Court Hears
Law360 noted that Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman are part of the legal team representing the Authors Guild in its battle with Google over whether the Google Books service infringes the copyrights of authors. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case. View Article
Frankfurt Kurnit Expands With Century City Office
Variety covers our firm's expansion in Century City, with five attorneys including entertainment group partner Andrew Hurwitz and litigation group partner Jeremy S. Goldman. View Article
Ruling Maintains That Fair Use Must Be Considered Before Issuing Copyright Takedown Notices
The Ninth Circuit declined to review its earlier opinion in Lenz v. Universal Music Corp. that copyright holders must consider fair use before seeking to remove allegedly infringing content from websites such as YouTube and Facebook. Read more.
Transferring Personal Data Overseas: EU - US Privacy Shield Will Create New Obligations
On February 2, 2016, EU and US authorities reached an agreement in principle on a new framework for transatlantic data transfers, dubbed the "Privacy Shield." Read more.
Google Books Litigation: Frankfurt Kurnit Petitions US Supreme Court for Review
IP litigation partners Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman are co-counsel for The Authors Guild in the so-called Google Books case — arguably the most significant copyright case in the courts today. Read more.