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Published Articles
A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence
The New York State Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal published Edward Rosenthal and Barry Werbin's article “A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence.” Originally published in Volume 29, Number 3 of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal (Fall/Winter 2018), a publication of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. View Article
January 2, 2019
In the Press: Praise
2018 Year In Review: Law360 Accolades
Law360 mentions Hannah E. Taylor as a top attorney under forty for consumer protection in their 2018 year in review summary. (Behind paywall) View Article
December 27, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Monetising Meghan Markle
Business of Fashion quotes Hannah E. Taylor about the right of publicity and social media in relation to how brands promote pieces worn by celebrities and royals. View Article
December 18, 2018
Published Articles
Entertainment Promotion Gets The Same First Amendment Protection As The Content Promoted
The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel published Rick Kurnit's article "Entertainment Promotion Gets The Same First Amendment Protection As The Content Promoted" in their Fall 2018 magazine. View Article
December 17, 2018
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Law Firm Leaders: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Jeffrey Greenbaum
Law360 interviewed our managing partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about Frankfurt Kurnit's culture and growth as a midsize firm. (Behind paywall) View Article
December 13, 2018
Alerts: Commercial Litigation
ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits: What Companies Need to Know
Plaintiffs have filed thousands of lawsuits (including class actions) alleging that commercial websites are not accessible to the blind or visually impaired in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”) and corresponding state laws. Read more.
December 6, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Oath Fined $5 Million Over Children’s Privacy
DigitalNewsDaily quotes Jeremy S. Goldman about COPPA violations faced by Oath a subsidiary of AOL and Verizon. View Article
December 6, 2018
In the Press
Frankfurt Kurnit Discusses Diet Coke Suit Ruling
NewsRoom covered Dorian Slater Thomas’ passle blog post about false advertising claims faced by the Coca-Cola Company over their Diet Coke drink. View Article
December 3, 2018
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Alerts: Sports Law
2018 Holiday Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we enter the 2018 holiday season. Read more.
November 30, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Law Firms Face Malpractice Risk Over Substance Abuse, Poor Mental Health
The New York Law Journal quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about how law firms deal with claims of attorney impairment. (Behind paywall) View Article
November 30, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Editorial vs Advertising
WARC online and MediaPost quote Terri Seligman about the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes after a recent NAD case involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide. View Article
November 30, 2018
Alerts: Regulatory
Gift Cards in Advertising Promotions and New York Sales Tax
Does the value of a gift card offered as part of an advertising promotion reduce the taxable receipts from a sale for New York sales tax purposes? It is an important question for advertisers. Under-collection of sales tax can leave you liable for the underpayment, while over-collection can serve as the basis for a class action. Read more.
November 20, 2018
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Published Articles
When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide” in their expert analysis section. The article summarizes recent decisions that highlight defendants who used their compliance with labeling regulations as a defense to false advertising claims. (Behind Paywall) View Article
November 13, 2018
Hate Groups Are Using Online Games To Recruit Teens
Variety quotes Gregory Boyd about multiplayer games and in-game chatrooms that have become a place of recruiting for hate groups. View Article
November 12, 2018
In the Press
Electrical Contractor’s Ex-CEO Can’t Disqualify Company’s Lawyers in Arbitration, Appeals Court Rules
The New York Law Journal mentions Nicole Hyland as counsel to Five Star and Tutor Perini who are seeking more than $12 million from a former chief executive in arbitration. View Article
November 12, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers
NPR quotes Gregory Boyd about video game chat rooms that have become an opportunity of recruitment for right winged extremist groups. View Article
November 12, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers
NPR’s All Things Considered featured Gregory Boyd discussing the challenges for video game companies seeking to crack down on right-wing hate group recruiting of gamers. Listen here.
November 6, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Influencer Marketing’s Wake-Up Call
ANA Magazine quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about how to avoid influencer marketing fraud. View Article
November 1, 2018
In the Press
Frankfurt Kurnit Leases Space Downtown
Bisnow, The Commercial Observer and The Real Deal covered the recent news that Frankfurt Kurnit has leased 57,000 square feet of space at 28 Liberty Street in the Financial District. View Article
October 29, 2018
In the Press
How Legal Beagles Help Marketers: Q&A With Brian Murphy
The Marketing Insider interviews Brian G. Murphy about his upcoming speaking engagement with Jeffrey A. Greenbaum at the Association of National Advertisers annual Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. View Article
October 23, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
Not Only in Dreams: Roy Orbison is Back on Tour. Sort of.
Texas Monthly quotes Linda Wank about the creation of a federal right of publicity law for digitally re-created deceased musicians and celebrities. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 10, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Simpson Suit Spotlights In-House Counsel’s Clashing Roles
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the circumstances required for law firm general counsel advice to be protected from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 8, 2018
Alerts: Employment Law
Are You Ready for New York’s New Anti-Harassment Rules?
Many New York employers are days away from a number of important compliance deadlines relating to the recently enacted New York State anti-sexual harassment laws (a link to our prior alert on these laws is here). We have provided a summary of what covered employers need to do. Read more.
October 1, 2018
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2018
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." View Article
September 27, 2018
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Published Articles: In the Press
If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?
Law360 shared Terri Seligman’s article “If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?” in their expert analysis section. The article, about a recent NAD decision involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide, highlights the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes. (Behind paywall) View Article
September 25, 2018
