Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press: Praise

Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2014

For the tenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

June 3, 2014

Published Articles

Lexis Practice Advisor Intellectual Property & Technology: Filing with the Copyright Office

The Lexis Practice Advisor, "a comprehensive resource that provides unique insights on topics, transactions, and perspectives that are most critical to IP practitioners," published Jeremy Goldman's practice guide on "Filing with the Copyright Office".  View Article

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June 3, 2014

Published Articles

Lexis Practice Advisor Intellectual Property & Technology: Exclusive Rights and Limitations

The Lexis Practice Advisor, "a comprehensive resource that provides unique insights on topics, transactions, and perspectives that are most critical to IP practitioners," published Jeremy S. Goldman's practice guide on the "Exclusive Rights and Limitations" of a copyright owner.  View Article

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June 3, 2014

Published Articles

Lexis Practice Advisor Intellectual Property & Technology: Determining Copyright Ownership

The Lexis Practice Advisor, "a comprehensive resource that provides unique insights on topics, transactions, and perspectives that are most critical to IP practitioners," published Jeremy S. Goldman's practice guide on "Determining Copyright Ownership".  View Article

Materials reproduced with the permission of LexisNexis. www.lexisnexis.com/practice-advisor.

June 3, 2014

Published Articles

Lexis Practice Advisor Intellectual Property & Technology: Copyright Notice and Duration

The Lexis Practice Advisor, "a comprehensive resource that provides unique insights on topics, transactions, and perspectives that are most critical to IP practitioners," published Jeremy S. Goldman's practice guide on the "Notice and Duration" of a copyrighted work. View Article

Materials reproduced with the permission of LexisNexis. www.lexisnexis.com/practice-advisor.

June 3, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

New York’s High Court Considers Fees From Defunct Law Firms

The Wall Street Journal quoted Ronald Minkoff about a court case, In re Thelen LLP, 2014 NY Slip Op. 04879 (N.Y. Ct. of App., July 1, 2014,  this week that will test whether creditors to defunct firms can stake claims to the lawyers' fees.

June 2, 2014

Published Articles

Getting the Deal Through - Advertising and Marketing 2014

Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor recently contributed key chapters to Getting the Deal Through - Advertising and Marketing 2014, an international analysis of laws and policies governing advertising and marketing. Read more.

June 2, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum Provides Insights, Food For Thought

Brian Murphy served as a panelist at SHOOT's "Directors/Producers Forum". (Article behind a paywall) View Article.

May 30, 2014

Published Articles

In-House Counsel Ethics: Practicing Law as a Square Peg

The American Bar Association published Nicole Hyland's article on ethical considerations for in-house counsel. Read more.

May 30, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

Ambush Marketing is Alive and Thriving, According to Recent GALA Assessment

KeirRadnege.com quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum about the rules of the road when it comes to ambush marketing. View Article

May 28, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

UK Joins Investigation of eBay Data Breach: Did Company Do Enough to Protect User Data?

The International Business Times quoted S. Gregory Boyd on an alleged data security breach at eBay Inc. View Article

May 27, 2014

Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law

FTC Settles with Snapchat over Alleged Privacy and Security Violations

Snapchat Inc., developer of a popular mobile photo and video messaging app designed to bring the fabled self-destructing message to life, agreed to settle FTC allegations that it misrepresented its privacy and data security practices - including that its messages could be made to "disappear forever" seconds after viewing. Read more.

May 16, 2014

Alerts: Advertising Law

Nailed: NAD Says Beauty Product “Before and After” Photos Are Performance Claims

The National Advertising Division requested that Ontel Products Corporation discontinue use of before-and-after photos in ads for the company's Pink Armor Nail Gel product. The NAD found that the company's before-and-after photographs were not representative of the level of product efficacy that a reasonable consumer could expect to achieve. Read more.

May 12, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

LeBron James, Method Man Join Judd Apatow’s ‘Trainwreck’

We are listed as representation for Cliff Smith (better known as Method Man) in the Hollywood Reporter as he joins LeBron James, Amy Schumer (who wrote the screenplay), Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer, Tilda Swinton, John Cena and Mike Birbiglia in the new comedy "Trainwreck". View Article

May 9, 2014

In the Press: Praise

BTI Names Frankfurt Kurnit to “Brand Elite” List

The respected independent research firm BTI has included Frankfurt Kurnit in the top 25% of 650 “bet-the-company” law firms that advise large clients on “the most complex and high-risk work.” BTI’s rankings are based on a 2014 survey of more than 300 influential corporate counsel. Survey respondents ranked firms on innovation, client service, “bet-the-company” work, value, and other factors.

May 9, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

Practicing Law in the Age of Cloud Computing

VentureBeat quoted Nicole Hyland on the legal ethics of cloud computing. View Article

May 6, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

What’s an Appropriate Notice Period for Outgoing Agency Execs?

Adweek quoted Rick Kurnit on the question of what is an appropriate length of time outgoing agency executives should be asked to wait before beginning a new position. View Article

May 6, 2014

In the Press: Praise

Advertising Law Firm of the Year

We have been selected as 'Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA' by Acquisitions International Magazine.  

April 30, 2014

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

New York Court of Appeals Rules on Attorney Fees Issue

Just three weeks ago, the New York Court of Appeals, in Albunio v. City of New York, issued a ruling on a question that has long bedeviled civil rights and employment lawyers - and their clients. Read more.

April 25, 2014

In the Press: Praise

New York Women’s Impact List

Variety honored Lisa E. Davis in its first-ever "New York Women's Impact List". View Article

April 22, 2014

Alerts: Employment Law

NYC Law Now Protects Interns Against Workplace Discrimination

Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill amending the New York City Human Rights Law to provide that interns are now protected from workplace discrimination and harassment. Read more.

April 22, 2014

In the Press: Praise

Variety Legal Impact Report

Variety listed Amy Nickin in their 2014 "Legal Impact Report". View Article

April 15, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

Katherine Heigl’s Duane Reade Lawsuit Exposes Legal Murkiness of Tweets

Digiday quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on celebrities' "right of publicity" when it comes to social media. View Article

April 10, 2014

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Law Firm Liability: Court Ruling Will Permit More Fraud Claims to Proceed

In a decision last week Melcher v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York's highest court, gave a big boost to plaintiffs wanting to sue lawyers for committing intentional fraud and deceit in the course of a court proceeding. Read more.

April 9, 2014

In the Press: Quoted

Brazil Bans Advertising to Children Under Age 12

Advertising Compliance Service quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum regarding the Brazilian Ministry of Human Rights' Council of Rights of Children and Teenagers' resolution that effectively bans all advertising to children under age twelve. View Article

April 9, 2014