In the Press
Melissa Benoist Launches Production Company, Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Television
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Melissa Benoist. View Article
February 13, 2021
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‘Hala’ Filmmaker Minhal Baig Strikes Overall Deal with Amazon, Adapting Horror Short-Story Collection ‘Mouthful of Birds’
Deadline mentions Hayden Goldblatt and Lee Goldberg who negotiated the adaptation of “Mouthful of Birds” for Amazon Studios. View Article
February 12, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Fantasy Theme Park Wants Taylor Swift to Split with Album Name
Business Insurance references Edward H. Rosenthal’s blog post about a Utah theme park’s trademark infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift. View Article
February 12, 2021
Trump Tax Saga Highlights Line Between Lawyering, Complicity
Bloomberg Law quotes Tyler Maulsby on the ethical obligations of attorneys in relation to Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP’s representation of Donald Trump and the allegations against the Trump Organization. View Article
February 10, 2021
In the Press
‘Watchmen’ Helmer Nicole Kassell Set To Direct ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’ For New Line
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Kassell. View Article
February 10, 2021
In the Press
Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa Productions Sets First Project At HBO Max With Series Adaptation of ‘A Boob’s Life’; Cynthia Mort To Serve As Showrunner
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to author Leslie’s Lehr. View Article
February 7, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
As Givenchy Campaign Stars Style Themselves, Questions of Authorship and Ownership Abound
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on authorship and copyright ownership of photos between models and photographers. View Article
February 7, 2021
In the Press
Sundance Animation ‘Cryptozoo’ Lands at Magnolia Pictures
Screen Daily and The Wrap list Hayden Goldblatt as representation for the filmmakers of "Cryptozoo" in a distribution deal with Magnolia Pictures. View Article
February 3, 2021
In the Press
MACRO Television Studios Acquires Clint Coley’s ‘The World Series Of Spades’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Clint Coley. View Article
February 2, 2021
In the Press
Claire Foy To Star In Adaptation Of Melissa Broder’s ‘The Pisces’; Gillian Robespierre Will Direct
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Anne Carey and Amy Nauiokas who will both produce the upcoming feature, “The Pisces.” View Article
January 27, 2021
Alerts
Level Up: 33 Legal Tips for Game Developers and Publishers
2020 was a year of monumental change everywhere – including in the interactive entertainment world. As live events went online, more people gathered in front of screens to play, connect and consume than ever before. Developers and publishers responded with new technologies, platforms, devices, games and services. 2020 saw many game-changing legal developments – developments that will continue to affect the industry in 2021. Read more.
January 27, 2021
In the Press
Ambush Marketing: A Global Legal Perspective
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) has updated the guide, “Ambush Marketing: A Global Legal Perspective.” The guide summarizes the laws and other rules governing ambush marketing in 69 countries around the world, provides examples of ambush campaigns that have hit the headlines, and discusses recent enforcement actions. Christopher R. Chase assisted with the editing of the guide. View Article
January 26, 2021
Morgan Lewis’ Split With Trump May Not Be Easy
Law.com quotes Tyler Maulsby on law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius distancing itself from the Trump Organization. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 25, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Los Angeles Business Journal: Minority Leaders of Influence
The Los Angeles Business Journal includes Larissa Calva Ruiz in the "Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys" list for 2021. View Article
January 25, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Giuliani Hit with Another Disciplinary Complaint Over False Claims, Rhetoric
Reuters mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Michael Miller, and 55 other attorneys, law professors and retired judges that filed an ethics complaint against Rudolph Giuliani. Mr. Minkoff said the complaint will be investigated by the attorney grievance committee of the New York First Judicial Department and that the proceedings are secret pending the court's final decision. View Article
January 22, 2021
In the Press
Bar Association Leaders Lead Latest Demand to Discipline Giuliani for Post-Election Conduct
The New York Law Journal mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel that submitted the ethics complaint against Rudolph Giuliani on behalf of New York State Bar Association Past President Michael Miller. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 22, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Paul Hastings Boosts Entertainment Group as Industry Faces ‘Transformation’
Reuters quotes Lisa E. Davis on the continued development of content during the pandemic. View Article
January 22, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
As Fashion Contemplates Reshoring, a Look at What “Made in USA” Means
The Fashion Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement of misleading “Made in the USA” claims. View Article
January 22, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2021
The list includes: Super Lawyer Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina, Daniel Goldberg and Scott Goldman are listed as “Rising Stars.”
January 21, 2021
Trump Lawyers Face Rebukes Over Election-Fraud Claims
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tyler Maulsby on the lawyers who are facing ethical complaints over their arguments of election-fraud claims for Donald Trump. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 12, 2021
Alerts
Pandemic Relief: Take Advantage of New PPP and Entertainment Industry Grant Programs
Among its numerous relief and stimulus provisions, the recently-enacted 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “Act”) authorizes up to an additional $284.5 billion for Payment Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and a new entertainment industry grant program for “shuttered venue” operators. Read more.
January 12, 2021
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to January 29, 2021
By Executive Order 202.87 issued December 30, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through January 29, 2021. Read more.
January 12, 2021
Alerts
New York Places New Restrictions on Residential Evictions and Foreclosures
On December 28, 2020, New York enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 which, among other things, prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the pandemic. Read more.
January 12, 2021
In the Press
‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer-Director Channing Godfrey Peoples Inks First-Look Deal With UCP
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Channing Godrey Peoples. View Article
January 12, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Sanctions Motion Against Lawyers Aligned with Trump Spotlights QAnon Conspiracy
Reuters quotes Tyler Maulsby on the difficulty of potential disciplinary action against attorneys whose online posts were made in a personal capacity. View Article
January 6, 2021
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