Alerts: Employment Law
New Legal Rules for Unpaid Internship Programs
Your summer interns have only just arrived - and, as you may have heard, the law governing classification of interns has changed. Read more.
July 7, 2015
We are often quoted in the media and widely recognized as authorities in our fields. We are frequent contributors to leading trade publications. And we regularly receive praise from Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and other respected publications.
In the Press: Quoted
City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats
Nicole Hyland was quoted in the New York Law Journal in the article "City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats". (Article behind a paywall) View Article
July 7, 2015
In the Press
John B. Harris in the New York Law Journal
John B. Harris was featured in the "On the Move" section of the New York Law Journal. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
July 7, 2015
In the Press
Art Industry Clients Get a Big Win
The Frankfurt Kurnit Litigation team registered a big win for clients David Segal and Mohamed Serry, two New York-based art and antiques dealers. Read more.
July 2, 2015
Alerts: Entertainment Law
Video Games and New York Sales Tax
On June 3, 2015, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF) issued an advisory opinion that will have a big impact on New York-based interactive entertainment companies. Read more.
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Workplace Protection Remains Biggest Issue Facing Same-Sex Couples
Wendy Stryker was interviewed by Variety following the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage. View Article
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
6 Challenges for Cause Marketing Outside The US
Terri Seligman and Ed Chansky's list of six challenges for cause marketing outside the US is featured in The NonProfit Times. Read more.
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Best Practices In Sports And Live Entertainment Marketing
Christopher Chase was a speaker at the Forbes CMO Excursion, providing legal insight and advice for marketers seeking to establish a major sports team or entertainment personality sponsorships. Video link to his talk can be found here, starting at 2:00.
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?
Wendy Stryker is interviewed by Adriana Gardella in the Forbes article, "Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?". View Article
July 1, 2015
Published Articles
Native Advertising: The Old Is New Again
The Computer & Internet Lawyer published Terri Seligman's article on native advertising and some of the complexties brought about by the increasingly mobile environment we now live in. View Article
June 30, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Self Regulation in Advertising
Spanish language publication, Pulso, features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in the article, “Experto en marcas llama a las empresas a autorregularse en cuidado de datos personales”. Read more.
June 30, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Responsible Advertising
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by Spanish-language publicaiton El Mostrador about the trend towards self-regulation in advertising.
June 26, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Lawyers, Authorities and Marketing Experts Call Companies to Make Responsible Advertising Choices
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was mentioned by Spanish language publication Entorno Inteligente, highlighting his participation at the Digital Marketing seminar in Santiago, Chile.
June 26, 2015
When are Manufacturers Liable for Claims Made by Their Retailers?
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently closed an investigation into whether Quickie Manufacturing Corporation ("Quickie"), a maker of cleaning products, engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices when third-party retailers marketing Quickie products made unqualified and unsupported "Made in USA" claims. Read more.
June 23, 2015
In the Press: Praise
Best in Advertising Law 2015
We have been selected as 'Best in Advertising Law - USA' by Acquisitions International Magazine.
June 16, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific
Nicole Hyland was quoted by Bloomberg BNA on the ethics of client engagement letters and the advance waiver clauses they include in the article, "To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific". View Article
June 15, 2015
Press Releases
John B. Harris Joins Frankfurt Kurnit as a Professional Responsibility Partner
June 15, 2015 New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added John B. Harris as a partner in the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group. Mr. Harris will also be a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Litigation Groups, and will join the editorial board of the law firm’s New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Mr. Harris joined the firm today. Read more.
June 15, 2015
Press Releases
Terri Seligman at the Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law Conference
Terri Seligman moderates the "Thinking Like a GC" panel on changes in advertising law at ACI's Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law conference. The event is at The Carlton Hotel in New York on October 22-23, 2015. Terri's panel includes lawyers from the FTC, Facebook, Dannon Company, Macy's and Epsilon Data Management.
June 11, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Google Hits Jenner With Own Book In Subpoena Spat
Nicole Hyland was quoted by Law 360 in this article (behind a paywall) about privilege issues in Google's case against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
June 10, 2015
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Updates Endorsement Guide FAQs
Six years ago the FTC updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the "Guides") and issued FAQs to explain the impact of the changes on new marketing channels and techniques. Last week, the FTC again updated its guidance through a new set of FAQs. Read more.
June 4, 2015
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law: Technology Law
New EU Data Protection Law May Be Ready This Year
In January, 2012, the EU legislative bodies proposed an updated and more harmonized data protection law to replace the existing EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. Read more.
June 4, 2015
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2015
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2015 edition. Read more.
June 4, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Facebook ‘Likes’ And Pinterest Photos Can Be Endorsements, FTC Says
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by Media Post discussing the significant effect the FTC's guidance on Facebook 'likes' and Pinterest photos could have on the advertising industry. View Article
June 2, 2015
Published Articles
Tinker, Tailor, Lawyer, P.I.: Are Your Workplace Investigations Complying with the Law?
Ronald C. Minkoff and contributed an article to the New York Legal Ethics Reporter titled, "Tinker, Tailor, Lawyer, P.I.: Are Your Workplace Investigations Complying with the Law?" Read more.
June 2, 2015
Recent NY Ethics Opinions: June 2015
Tyler Maulsby summarized recent NY ethics opinions for June 2015 issue of the New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Read more.
June 2, 2015
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