In the Press: Quoted
Public Enemy’s Former Lawyer Talks Cultural Appropriation and Copyrights in Hip-Hop
Vice interviewed Lisa Davis on "cultural appropriation and copyrights in hip-hop". View Article
September 16, 2014
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In the Press: Quoted
Edward Rosenthal Comments on the “Blurred Lines” Dispute on the Today Show
Edward Rosenthal appeared on the Today Show to discuss a copyright dispute involving Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams's hit song, Blurred Lines, and whether the artist and the producer in making the song infringed the copyright in a famous Marvin Gaye tune.
September 16, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
New Registration Rules for “Commercial Co-Venturers”
South Carolina recently revised its Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act. The Act now contains new requirements - effective October 4, 2014 - for advertisers whose commercial co-ventures are open to South Carolina residents. Here's a summary of what you need to know. Read more.
September 16, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Movie Fight” “Son of a Bitch” Sequel Spat Heads to Trial
The Hollywood Reporter listed Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman as lead counsel for Hasbro in an upcoming trial about who owns the rights to "Dungeons and Dragons". View Article
September 15, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
NAMIC Previews Speaker Line-Up For 28th Annual Conference
Entertainment Newsweekly mentioned Lisa E. Davis in its report on the announced speaker line-up for The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communication's (NAMIC) 28th Annual Conference.
September 12, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
Correcting Third-Party Misinformation Online
In June 2014, the FDA issued draft guidance for the pharmaceutical industry titled "Internet/Social Media Platforms: Correcting Independent Third-Party Misinformation About Prescription Drugs and Medical Devices." Read more.
September 12, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Toronto: Radius Nabs North American Rights to Anna Kendrick Musical ‘The Last 5 years’
The Hollywood Reporter listed Hayden Goldblatt as representative to the filmmakers of "The Last 5 Years". View Article
September 5, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Ex-Dewey Partner Can’t Sue Barclays In Federal Court
Law360 listed Ronald Minkoff and Caren Decter as counsel in the matter of McMillan v. Barclays Bank PLC.
September 4, 2014
Alerts: Technology Law
eCommerce Best Practice: Require Customers to Click “I Agree”
The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed what many industry players already recognized: when conducting eCommerce with consumers, the safest practice for businesses looking to enforce their website's terms is to include obvious indicia of consumer consent, possibly through use of a "clickwrap" agreement (where website users are required to affirmatively click on an "I agree" box). Read more.
September 3, 2014
Alerts: Technology Law
Production Tax Incentives for Video Games
While tax incentives for film and television productions receive a lot of publicity, many states offer valuable business incentives for the production or development of video games as well. Read more.
August 18, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Best Lawyers 2015
Best Lawyers recognized our firm and 16 of our attorneys in their 2015 list. Read more.
August 18, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Named Advertising Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers named Jeffrey A. Greenbaum the 2015 Advertising Lawyer of the Year - New York City. View Article
August 18, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
Facebook Will No Longer Allow “Like-Gating”
There's big news for advertisers who have been "like-gating" content on their Facebook Pages. Read more.
August 12, 2014
Alerts: Entertainment Law
Production Tax Incentives for Documentary Films
State production tax incentives have become an increasingly important part of any financing plan for feature length fiction films. But what about documentary films? Read more.
August 11, 2014
Alerts: Technology Law
FTC Report Finds Disclosures Lacking in Many Mobile Shopping Apps
On August 1, 2014 the Federal Trade Commission issued a study on mobile shopping apps. The report, What's the Deal? An FTC Study on Mobile Shopping Apps, lauded certain mobile shopping apps for providing "beneficial services designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience." Read more.
August 11, 2014
Published Articles
Escrow Accounts After ‘Galasso’: You Are Your Brother’s Keeper
The New York Law Journal published "Escrow Accounts After 'Galasso': You Are Your Brother's Keeper" by Richard M. Maltz and David S. Hammer. View Article
August 7, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
The Careerist: Top 50 Mommy Firms
The American Lawyer published Working Mother's "Best Law Firm for Women list". The list included Frankfurt Kurnit. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
August 7, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2014
For the second year in a row Working Mother magazine recognized Frankfurt Kurnit as a 'Best Law Firm for Women'. Read more.
August 5, 2014
Published Articles
Escrow Accounts After ‘Galasso’: You Are Your Brother’s Keeper
The New York Law Journal featured Richard M. Maltz and David Hammer's article about the impact of Matter of Galasso on a law firm's duty to properly supervise firm escrow accounts.
July 29, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
New York Court Disqualifies Arbitrator from BP and Statoil Cases
The Global Arbitration Review mentioned Ronald Minkoff as Counsel to Jack Grynberg in Grynberg v BP Exploration Operating Co Ltd and Statoil ASA (Supreme Court of the State of New York).
July 28, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Black Hat Tor-Busting Talk Nixed
TechNewsWorld quoted Sean Kane on a decision by Carnegie Mellon's counsel to cancel a talk scheduled for next month's Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas about a vulnerability in The Tor Project. View Article
July 24, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Social Media Marketers ‘Need Regular Trademark Training’
World Trademark Review quoted Christopher Chase on legal training for social media marketers.
July 23, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
The Split Personality of Airbnb’s Rebranding
Digiday quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum on Airbnb's recent branding efforts. View Article
July 18, 2014
Published Articles
FTC Settles with Dozens of Companies for False Claims in Company Privacy Policies
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance featured Claudine Wilson's article "FTC Settles with Dozens of Companies for False Claims in Company Privacy Policies" in its quarterly newsletter, the Gala Gazette. View Article
July 16, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Seminar Will Explore Latest Advertising Issues
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel featured information about "Hot Topics in Advertising & Marketing 2007", a CLE seminar hosted by the New York City Bar Association and chaired by Jeffrey A. Greenbaum.
July 16, 2014
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