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Alerts: Regulatory
Tax Alert for Tax-Exempt Organizations
The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017, which was enacted on December 22, 2017 (the "Act"), contains several provisions that impact tax-exempt organizations ("EOs"). Some of these provisions impose new or additional taxes that may adversely affect an EO's ability to accomplish its exempt purposes. Read more.
January 12, 2018
Published Articles
Getting the Deal Through: Right of Publicity 2018
Getting the Deal Through published the 2018 edition of Right of Publicity. Rick Kurnit served as Contributing Editor and authored different chapters (USA and Global).
January 12, 2018
In the Press
Method Man Joins ‘Shaft’ Reboot
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Amy Nickin as attorney for Cliff “Method Man” Smith, who has been added to New Line Cinema’s reboot of the 1970s action movie. View Article
January 10, 2018
In the Press
Attorneys Greenbaum, Murphy to Lead Advertising Law Discussion in Santa Monica
Shoot Online features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy’s event “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2018”. View Article
January 9, 2018
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Published Articles
The Lawyer’s Oath and the Rule of Law
The New York State Bar Journal published Lisa E. Davis’ article “The Lawyer’s Oath and the Rule of Law”. The article focuses on the role of attorneys in defending the rule of law and individual constitutional rights in the current political climate. View Article
January 9, 2018
In the Press
New York Law Journal - On the Move
The New York Law Journal covered Frankfurt Kurnit’s promotion of Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt to partner positions. (Article behind paywall) View Article
January 8, 2018
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Research Indicates Disclosures Help Consumers Recognize Ads
The FTC has long stated that consumers should be able to recognize an ad as an ad. And if disclosures are necessary to ensure that consumers will recognize that an ad is an ad, then those disclosures must be made in a way that ensures that consumers can understand them. Read more.
January 5, 2018
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
Is Now the Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act temporarily doubles the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer ("GST") tax exemption amount. Read more.
January 4, 2018
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Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Top Litigation and Entertainment Lawyers to Partner
January 3, 2018, New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt as partners effective January 1st, 2018. Read more.
January 3, 2018
Alerts: Regulatory
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
As you probably are well-aware by now, the U.S. Congress recently passed H.R. 1 (commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) (the "Act"), and the President signed the Act on December 22, 2017. The Act embodies the most significant and sweeping changes in U.S. tax law since 1986. Read more.
January 2, 2018
Published Articles: In the Press
The Association of Corporate Counsel - Winter 2017 Newsletter
The Association of Corporate Counsel published S. Gregory Boyd, and Daniel Goldberg’s alert, Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know, in the Focus on the New York City Chapter – Winter 2017 Newsletter. View Article
December 26, 2017
In the Press: Praise
The Best Women Lawyers In New York City (2018)
Above the Law mentioned Victoria Cook and Lisa E. Davis in their coverage of the Crain’s New York list of top 100 women lawyers in New York City. View Article
December 22, 2017
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In the Press: Praise
Leading Women Lawyers in NYC
Crain’s New York Business included Victoria Cook and Lisa E. Davis in its 2018 inaugural list of Leading Women Lawyers in New York City. The honor is in recognition of their influence in the New York City business community. View Article
December 21, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
ESPN President John Skipper Resigns
The New York Post quoted Gavin McElroy on the resignation of ESPN President John Skipper. View Article
December 20, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
FTC: ‘Common Sense’ Techniques Improve Ad Disclosures
MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s new report about online consumer advertising. Mr. Greenbaum notes the FTC wants to make sure consumers understand what they see while looking at online content. View Article
December 20, 2017
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
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.
December 18, 2017
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Published Articles
FTC Green-Lights Changes to Fuel Economy Guide
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) published Matthew Vittone’s article “FTC Green-Lights Changes to Fuel Economy Guide” in the Gala Gazette. The article summarizes the key points from the updated Fuel Economy Guide. View Article
December 14, 2017
Published Articles
The Business of Show, At Collaboration’s End, Ownership Rights in a Joint Choreographic Work
The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter featured Kimberly Maynard’s article “The Business of Show, At Collaboration’s End, Ownership Rights in a Joint Choreographic Work.” The article discusses copyright law and collaborative choreographic work. View Article
December 12, 2017
Alerts: Sports Law
October/November Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law. Read more.
December 1, 2017
Published Articles
Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State
The American Bar Association featured Ronald C. Minkoff’s article, “Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State” in volume 24.3 of their publication The Professional Lawyer. View Article
November 30, 2017
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In the Press: Quoted
‘Mass Lateral’ Moves No Silver Bullet For Beleaguered Firms
Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on complications that arise when law firms collapse. (Article behind paywall) View Article
November 29, 2017
New York Times fires Boies Schiller over Weinstein role: ‘We should have been treated better’
Ronald C. Minkoff was quoted in The American Lawyer on ethical issues surrounding The New York Times termination of David Boies and his firm. (Article behind paywall) View Article
November 21, 2017
In the Press
Viola Davis, Malcolm D. Lee In Universal Deal For Terry McMillan Novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’
Deadline Hollywood featured the news that Frankfurt Kurnit client Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ will be adapted into a film by Universal Pictures. View Article
November 20, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
NYC, Nassau Bars Turn to Matt Damon, Woody Allen for Ethics CLEs
The New York Law Journal quoted Tyler Maulsby on the New York City Bar Association’s recent effort to teach legal ethics in part by showing popular movies that demonstrate real scenarios in an entertaining way. (Article behind paywall) View Article
November 15, 2017
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State Bar Supports Two Groundbreaking Recommendations Regarding Online Forms, NY Trust Code
The Targeted News Service featured Ronald C. Minkoff’s report on regulating online legal documents which he presented at the November 4th State Bar meeting in Albany. (Article behind paywall) View Article
November 13, 2017