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.
The New York Times, Gannett, Associated Press, Tribune Company, Public Citizen, and a group of library organizations have all submitted friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of Frankfurt Kurnit's clients in the J.D. Salinger v. Colting case. Edward Rosenthal leads our team.
July 27, 2009
The Deal quoted Mark Merriman and S. Jean Ward on the evolution of the Broadway musical business.
July 17, 2009
IEE Security & Privacy published Sean F. Kane's article "Virtual Judgment: Legal Implications of Online Gaming".
June 30, 2009
Massachusetts has adopted a wide-ranging data security regulation governing all persons and companies maintaining personal information about any Massachusetts resident. The regulation, "Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth," takes effect on May 1, 2009 and carries substantial penalties for noncompliance. This essay briefly summarizes the new regulation. Read more.
June 7, 2009
The ACS provides essential information to attorneys on marketing and advertising legal matters. The ACS Editorial Advisory Board comprises some of the top attorneys in advertising law.
June 6, 2009
Seeking to grab the attention of customers and break through the clutter of everyday advertising, advertisers will often work with athletes to market their goods and services. Read more.
April 10, 2009
MediaPost quoted Rick Kurnit on former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller's right of publicity lawsuit against Electronic Arts. The suit alleges that EA unfairly profits from the use of college football player images in EA games. The suit also alleges the NCAA wrongly approved EA's use of the college students' identities. View Article
March 12, 2009
Adweek quoted Rick Kurnit on "sequential liability" and the problems that may arise when a difficult economy forces commercial production companies and agencies to wait for payment from marketers. View Article
March 9, 2009
The Metroplolitan Corporate Counsel magazine published an article on Frankfurt Kurnit hosting the Association of Corporate Consel's Greater New York Chapter's newly formed Advertising and Marketing Law Committee. View Article
March 1, 2009
The New York Times quoted Barbara Shiers "Good Advice Makes All the difference", an article on estate planning issues. View Article
February 26, 2009
Rick Kurnit was mentioned in a streamingmedia.com article as one of the keynote speakers at the Distributed Computing Industry Association’s upcoming P2P Market Conference on March 17th.
February 16, 2009
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in a Security Systems News article as the host for the panel discussion “Funding, Investment Strategies & Developments in Security Technology 2009." View Article
February 5, 2009
Jeffrey Greenbaum was mentioned in the Federal Trade Commission’s January 2009 Report written by FTC Chairman William Kovacic on the Continuing Pursuit of Better Practices.
January 30, 2009
Rick Kurnit was quoted in Brandweek and Cityfile New York, on Virgin America’s decision to sue a Web site for its Flight 1549-inspired parody. View Article
January 28, 2009
The New York Daily News mentioned Lisa E. Davis in an article on Caroline Kennedy's PR strategy for Governor Paterson. View Article
January 26, 2009
The ABA/BNA Lawyer's Manual on Professional Conduct quoted Ronald Minkoff in an article on the 'Middle Way' group of lawyers' attempt to identify a compromise on the subject of lateral screening.
January 21, 2009
Frankfurt Kurnit has been listed as one of the ”Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. The list honors 50 law firms for their commitment to work-life balance and the success and advancement of women lawyers.
January 21, 2009
Christopher Chase's article, "Lanham Act - Not Right of Publicity - Provides Best Shot for the "Naked Cowboy" appeared in various databases in the Mondaq distribution service and achieved page 1 Google placements for common search phrases. Read more.
December 10, 2008
Brian Maas was mentioned in The AM Law Daily as the lawyer for Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera LLP, a 10-lawyer trusts and estates firm that acted as one of Dreier's many affiliates and shared office space with Dreier LLP. View Article
December 8, 2008
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel mentioned Richard Maltz as a panelist for the PLI’s annual ethics update "Learn How to Stay Out of Trouble" on December 22nd. View Article
December 5, 2008
The AM Law Daily and the New York Law Journal both recognized Ronald Minkoff as counsel to Christopher Hughes, an attorney who filed a suit in October against Morgan & Finnegan – his former firm. View Article
December 2, 2008
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin mentioned Jeffrey Greenbaum’s role as moderator for a panel discussion on current regulatory issues at the PMA’s 30th Annual Promotion Marketing Law Conference.
November 12, 2008
The New York Law Journal published Ronald Minkoff’s Appellate Division Decision in Carl v. Cohen.
November 3, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter recognized Amy Nickin as the lawyer for actor Bradley Whitford in his deal to return as star and producer of the comedy pilot "Off Duty". View Article
October 31, 2008
Michael Frankfurt appeared in the film “Run For Your Life” by Frankfurt Kurnit client and emmy-nominated documentarian Judd Ehrlich. The film explores the creation of the New York City Marathon.
October 29, 2008
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