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The pandemic has prompted many of our clients and friends to focus on their estate planning -- finalizing Wills and estate planning documents that had been in progress, or just getting the planning process started with a new sense of urgency. Read more.
August 31, 2020
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Fall. Read more.
August 27, 2020
MarketScreener shared Daniel Goldberg’s blog post “Takeaways from The Weather Channel Settlement over Location Data Practices.” View Article
August 26, 2020
Here’s some good news for businesses seeking COVID-19-related “business interruption” coverage from their insurance carriers. Read more.
August 24, 2020
The Associated Press quotes Christopher Chase on the “Terms and Conditions” of ticket use, set by the Tokyo Olympic organizers. View Article
August 21, 2020
Deadline mentions Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to Bill Krebs who signed a multi-year overall deal with Universal TV, to continue his work on “Good Girls” and develop new projects. View Article
August 20, 2020
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
August 20, 2020
On August 3, 2020, Judge J. Paul Oetken of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down four provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) regulations (the “Final Rule”) implementing elements of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”) (the “Decision”). Read more.
August 18, 2020
You’ve mastered the guidance. You’ve implemented the procedures. You’ve followed all the rules to keep your production safe from COVID-19. But somehow, one of your production team members has tested positive for the virus. What next? Read more.
August 18, 2020
On August 5, Governor Cuomo extended the New York Executive Orders affecting tenants and property owners and on August 12, 2020, New York’s Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks procedurally extended the eviction moratorium. Read more.
August 18, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection cites Sean Kane’s remarks on Loot Boxes. View Article
August 17, 2020
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as a sponsor of the Mondo CLE Music & Tech Law Symposium. View Article
August 14, 2020
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wes Jones, who wrote the script for the upcoming film “College Republicans.” View Article
August 14, 2020
Chambers Associate interviews Gregory Boyd on being a media and entertainment lawyer. View Article
August 14, 2020
With so many people currently working from home, the IRS apparently thought it would be an appropriate time to remind U.S. taxpayers about the availability of “home office” deductions and, in particular, whether they can be claimed when filing 2020 tax returns next year. Read more.
August 11, 2020
The Licensing Journal published Terri Seligman’s article about brand advertisements using celebrities and their likeness in promotional social media posts. View Article
August 10, 2020
The Fashion Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed “Made in USA Labeling” rule. View Article
August 7, 2020
Richmond BizSense mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as part of the team who represents Martin Agency and Interpublic Group, in a defamation lawsuit filed by a former executive. View Article
August 7, 2020
New York State Executive Order 202.48, issued July 6, 2020, which extended New York’s remote document execution procedures, is set to expire on August 5, 2020. Read more.
August 4, 2020
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Lisa E. Davis as counsel to Kelly Edwards. Ms. Edwards will transition from her executive role to focus solely on writing and producing content for HBO, HBOMax and Turner. View Article
August 3, 2020
On March 20, Governor Cuomo issued a blanket moratorium on foreclosure by lenders of any residential or commercial property until June 20, 2020. This protection was extended to August 20, 2020 for residential or commercial mortgages owned by someone “that is eligible for unemployment insurance or benefits under state or federal law or otherwise facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 24, 2020, New York’s Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks procedurally extended the foreclosure moratorium by forbidding until August 20, 2020: (1) entertaining or deciding any foreclosure cases other than motions to discontinue a pending case and (2) issuing judgments of foreclosure except for vacant and abandoned property. Read more.
July 28, 2020
The New York Times quotes Victoria Cook on the project “Immigration Nation.” Ms. Cook represents filmmakers Christina Clusiau and Shaul Schwarz. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 24, 2020
Billboard quotes Sean Kane on in-game concerts performed by popular music artists. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 24, 2020
The Internationalist speaks with Daniel Goldberg and other GALA members involved in creating the “Global Privacy Law’s Handbook.” Listen to the discussion here.
July 23, 2020
Deadline mentions Lisa E. Davis as counsel to Kamilah Forbes who is set to direct the television adaption of “Between the World and Me” for HBO. View Article
July 23, 2020
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