In the Press: Quoted
FTC Tests Limits Of Data Security Power In D-Link Action
Law360 quoted Jeremy Goldman on the scope of the FTC’s power to regulate privacy and data security breaches under the FTC Act. View Article
January 11, 2017
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In the Press: Quoted
The US is Finally Getting Serious about Security on the Internet of Things with this Lawsuit
Jeremy S. Goldman is quoted in the Quartz article, "The US is Finally Getting Serious about Security on the Internet of Things with this Lawsuit". View Article
January 9, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Dean Koontz in Deadline Hollywood
Deadline Hollywood mentions Richard Heller’s role as legal counsel to Dean Koontz in a story about Mr. Koontz’s literary, film and television agents. View Article
January 5, 2017
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Ten Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy Trademark Portfolio
Here are our top ten resolutions to ensure your trademark portfolio is happy and healthy. Read more.
January 4, 2017
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FTC Hits Targeting Platform Turn Inc. for Deceptive Online Tracking
On Tuesday, December 20, the FTC announced a settlement with digital marketing platform Turn Inc. over claims that the company deceptively tracked users across the Internet for advertising purposes. Read more.
December 22, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Finds “All Natural” Claim Violated FTC Act
The FTC has issued a Final Order against California Naturel, Inc., a seller and marketer of personal care products, finding that the company's "all natural" claims were false and misleading in violation of the FTC Act. Read more.
December 15, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Top law firms increasingly go to court to collect fees; is it the new normal?
Ronald Minkoff is quoted in the ABA Journal article, "Top law firms increasingly go to court to collect fees; is it the new normal?". View Article
December 12, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Pre-Production of the Historical Feature Film “W.A.S.P.”
Andrew Hurwitz is mentioned in the article, Producers Sheila Johnson, Bo Derek and Mark Sennet Announce Pre-Production of the Historical Feature Film "W.A.S.P.". View Article
December 12, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Elite Law Firms Increasingly Suing Clients to Collect Fees
Ronald Minkoff is quoted in the New York Law Journal article, "Elite Law Firms Increasingly Suing Clients to Collect Fees". (Article behind paywall) View Article
December 6, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Jay Rand in Penn Law Journal
Jay Rand is featured in The University of Pennsylvania Law School Penn Law Journal's Fall 2016 issue. View Article
December 5, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
Overtime Rule Hang-Up Requires Careful Communication About Pay Decisions
Wendy Stryker is featured in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Overtime Rule Hang-Up Requires Careful Communication About Pay Decisions." View Article
December 2, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Copyright Infringement: Get Ready for New DMCA Agent Designation Rules
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the latest slogan of the Copyright Office which, on December 1, 2016, finally brings its nearly 20-year old system for designating Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agents online. Read more.
November 30, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
Federal Court Blocks Overtime Rules and New York Proposes a New Overtime Rule
A federal court in Texas has halted nationwide preparations for the new FLSA overtime rule set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. That rule raised the salary basis required to maintain federal overtime exemptions from $455 per week to $913 per week, and included a mechanism for automatically updating the salary limits every three years. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Policy Statement Focuses on Homeopathic Health Claims
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued its new "Enforcement Policy Statement on Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Homeopathic Drugs," as well as a staff report on a workshop that the Commission held last year on OTC homeopathic drug advertising. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order requiring broadband Internet service providers and all other telecommunications carriers providing telecommunications services to take greater steps to protect the privacy of their customers, including current and former subscribers and new applicants. Here's a summary of the key obligations imposed on carriers: Read more.
November 22, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Court’s Decision on Overtime Rule Expected Soon
Wendy Stryker is featured in The Society of Human Resource Management's ain the article, "Court's Decision on Overtime Rule Expected Soon". View Article
November 22, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
November 21, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Irish Legal 100
Irish Legal 100 named Maura Wogan to their Legal 100 list for 2016.
November 4, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
New York City Passes New Law Governing Freelance Workers
There's big news for employers with offices in New York City. Read more.
November 1, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in Biz Community's Advertising News article, "Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid". View Article
October 31, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Lack of Documentary Evidence Sinks Two Recent Trademark Applications
Business owners do not have to wait until they are actually using a trademark in commerce before seeking to register it with the Trademark Office. Read more.
October 28, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge
Brian E. Maas is quoted in the New York Law Journal article, "Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge". (Article behind paywall) View Article
October 26, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Non-Party Has Sufficient Interest to Disqualify Law Firm from Second Circuit Case
At the request of a non-party, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently disqualified the law firm BakerHostetler LLP ("Baker") from representing its client Prevezon Holdings Ltd. ("Prevezon"). Read more.
October 24, 2016
Published Articles
Athletes Quarterly Publishes Christopher Chase Article on Branded Product Lines
Christopher Chase's article, “Put Your Name on It: What Athletes Need to Know About Developing an Athlete-Branded Product Line” discusses issues for athletes creating a product line using their name, likeness, or trademark. View Article
October 19, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Get Ready for New Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the "Board") has announced a number of changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice, to take effect on January 14, 2017. Read more.
October 19, 2016
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