Frankfurt Kurnit is a diverse and inclusive law firm both in composition and practice. We are signatories to the New York City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles and believe that employing people with varied experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints leads to a firm with different and innovative ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and creates an internal culture that encourages positive relationships and communication. This also allows the firm to appreciate and service clients with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
In 2023, we were proud to have been honored by Lawyers of Color (LoC) with their Aspire Diversity Award. Partners Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman were also recognized by The New York Law Journal as 2022 Diversity Initiative honorees.
We regularly host events for our clients, attorneys, and staff, leveraging Frankfurt Kurnit’s deep ties to the media, entertainment, and academic circles. We have hosted roundtable discussions, lectures, and working sessions led by prominent authors and experts on important and cutting-edge issues.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa E. Davis at (212) 826-5530 or ldavis@fkks.com.
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rob Morgan who will have a recurring role in the upcoming third season of This is Us. View Article
July 31, 2018
We are very pleased to announce that Working Mother magazine has once again named Frankfurt Kurnit to its "Best Law Firms for Women" list. View Article
July 31, 2018
Law360 lists Hannah Taylor as a Rising Star in their Consumer Protection category. The 2018 list includes 168 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 31, 2018
Getting the Deal Through published the 2018 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor. View Article
July 25, 2018
Law360 quotes John B. Harris on the TBM Consulting Group v Lubbock National Bank case (E.D. N.C.) – a case seeking to hold the bank responsible for losses in TBM’s ESOP. The article mentions John Harris as counsel to plaintiffs TBM Consulting Group Inc. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 16, 2018
In May, we circulated an update about New York State and New York City's new anti-harassment laws and how to comply with them. Read more.
July 13, 2018
On the heels of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California has now passed a digital privacy law that gives consumers more control over their personal information online. Read more.
June 29, 2018
ADL online mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit as the firm who prepared an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that blocked the President’s third attempt at a travel ban. View Article
June 27, 2018
Black Enterprise includes Lisa E. Davis in its coverage of the American Black Film Festival in Miami. Ms. Davis spoke about protecting intellectual property and executing talent contracts during the "Business of Entertainment Seminar: Unlocking the Mystery of Deal Points." View Article
June 25, 2018
The World Trademark Review quotes Jeffrey Greenbaum on Cuba’s new consumer protection rules.
June 25, 2018
Yahoo Sports quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on major league pitcher Trevor Bauer’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of his likeness and image by training company TopVelocity. View Article
June 22, 2018
California recently amended its Automatic Purchase Renewals law. The amended statute - effective July 1st -- require marketers to provide consumers of automatic renewal or continuous service offers with more information and easier ways to terminate. Read more.
June 22, 2018
Social Media Week online covers Daniel Goldberg and Hannah Taylor’s discussion about chatbots on the main stage at Social Media Week Los Angeles. View Article
June 21, 2018
Michigan Alumnus magazine notes Hayden Goldbatt’s promotion to partner in their Summer 2018 edition. View Article
June 21, 2018
Bloomberg BNA spotlights Catherine Farrelly as the lawyer behind Hasbro Inc.’s successful registration of the iconic Play-Doh scent. The article notes that “scents are the rarest” non-traditional trademarks to register.
June 20, 2018
Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne wrote Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry, published by Taylor & Francis/CRC Press. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and ships August 7, 2018. It serves as a comprehensive resource not only for videogame entrepreneurs breaking in to the field, but also for seasoned interactive entertainment executives. View Article
June 19, 2018
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Desus Nice and The Kid Mero who will headline a weekly late-night talk show on Showtime. View Article
June 19, 2018
Media Law International ranks Frankfurt Kurnit in “Tier 2” in its specialist guide of global leaders in media law. The guide praises Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and S. Gregory Boyd individually. View Article
June 19, 2018
Law360 quotes Christopher Chase on the advertising benefits the 2026 World Cup will bring to the United States. View Article
June 15, 2018
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, ranks our Marketing and Advertising group in Tier 1 and our Media and Entertainment group in Tier 2. The Legal 500 also praises our Intellectual Property (Copyright) practice. Read more.
June 12, 2018
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried who will star opposite Kevin Bacon in the supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions. View Article
June 12, 2018
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Summer. Read more.
June 11, 2018
Law360 mentions Wendy Stryker in an article about companies strengthening their harassment policies in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Wendy notes anonymous company hotlines have become a popular way to report harassment. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 8, 2018
SHOOT online mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a panelist for the session “Embracing Change: Inclusion; Tapping Into The Freelance Talent Pool; Agency, Client and Production Company Relationships; New Opportunities” during SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase Event in New York. View Article
June 5, 2018
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code ("Section 17533"), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled "Made in U.S.A" to California consumers. Read more.
June 4, 2018
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