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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.
November 30, 2016
A federal court in Texas has halted nationwide preparations for the new FLSA overtime rule set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. That rule raised the salary basis required to maintain federal overtime exemptions from $455 per week to $913 per week, and included a mechanism for automatically updating the salary limits every three years. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued its new "Enforcement Policy Statement on Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Homeopathic Drugs," as well as a staff report on a workshop that the Commission held last year on OTC homeopathic drug advertising. Read more.
November 28, 2016
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.
November 22, 2016
Wendy Stryker is featured in The Society of Human Resource Management's ain the article, "Court's Decision on Overtime Rule Expected Soon". View Article
November 22, 2016
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
November 21, 2016
Irish Legal 100 named Maura Wogan to their Legal 100 list for 2016.
November 4, 2016
There's big news for employers with offices in New York City. Read more.
November 1, 2016
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in Biz Community's Advertising News article, "Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid". View Article
October 31, 2016
Business owners do not have to wait until they are actually using a trademark in commerce before seeking to register it with the Trademark Office. Read more.
October 28, 2016
Brian E. Maas is quoted in the New York Law Journal article, "Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge". (Article behind paywall) View Article
October 26, 2016
At the request of a non-party, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently disqualified the law firm BakerHostetler LLP ("Baker") from representing its client Prevezon Holdings Ltd. ("Prevezon"). Read more.
October 24, 2016
Christopher Chase's article, “Put Your Name on It: What Athletes Need to Know About Developing an Athlete-Branded Product Line” discusses issues for athletes creating a product line using their name, likeness, or trademark. View Article
October 19, 2016
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the "Board") has announced a number of changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice, to take effect on January 14, 2017. Read more.
October 19, 2016
Getting the Deal Through published a new edition which includes chapters authored by Rick Kurnit (USA and Global).
October 18, 2016
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "21 States File Emergency Motion to Bar FLSA Overtime Rule". View Article
October 17, 2016
The New York State Bar Association published Tyler Maulsby's article entitled, "Keeping the Privilege: What the Stock Decision Means for Clients and the State of the Intra-Firm Privilege" in the Fall 2016 edition of their publication, Inside. View Article
October 14, 2016
Rick Kurnit is quoted in the Vice article, "Bad Bone," about Ken Bone's recent promotional tweets. View Article
October 13, 2016
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Hurricane Damage Control: Piecing Together Time Records". View Article
October 11, 2016
Licensing a trademark abroad - for manufacture or distribution of goods or services - is not easy. Read more.
October 6, 2016
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Overtime Rule May Result in More Off-the-Clock Work". View Article
October 6, 2016
Nicole Bergstrom is featured in the Law360 article, "Blue Man Group Can't Toss Royalties Suit". View Article
October 6, 2016
Frankfurt Kurnit is featured in Vault's Top 150 Under 150 Midsize Law Firms. View Article
October 5, 2016
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." View Article
September 28, 2016
Christopher Chase is quoted in the Agenda article, "Derek Jeter Sued for Breach of Fiduciary Duty". View Article
September 26, 2016
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