Alerts: Sports Law
February Sports Industry News 2020
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we make it through the Winter. Read more.
February 28, 2020
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
SECURE Act Signals Significant Changes for Estate and Retirement Planning
The SECURE Act (which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”) was enacted at the end of last year and makes several significant changes to the laws governing retirement accounts. The changes will have consequences for both retirement and estate planning. Read more.
February 26, 2020
In the Press
Kylie Jenner Gets Pushback in Bid to Trademark ‘Stormi World’
Wonderwall mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Kylie Jenner’s effort to trademark “Stormi World.” View Article
February 21, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Best Midsize Law Firms in New York 2020
Vault ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best midsize law firms in New York. View Article
February 18, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Staten Island Prosecutors are Creating a List of Cops They Don’t Trust to Testify
The Gothamist quotes Tyler Maulsby on the list of NYPD officers that Staten Island prosecutors won’t allow to testify in court. Tyler notes the list will help minimize inconsistencies in how cases are handled each time one of those officer’s names comes up in a case. View Article
February 18, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
FTC To Review Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s review of its endorsement guides. Mr. Greenbaum notes substantial revisions will come out of the review. View Article
February 13, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Catherine Farrelly and Edward Rosenthal in WTR 1000 2020
Catherine Farrelly and Edward H. Rosenthal are ranked in the latest edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. View Article
February 13, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2020. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit ascends to the silver tier for prosecution and strategy in this year. The team is working on a lot of cutting-edge matters and obtaining great results.” View Article
February 13, 2020
In the Press
Dee Rees Tackling ‘Porgy and Bess’ Remake for MGM
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dee Rees who will write and direct the upcoming musical “Porgy and Bess.” View Article
February 12, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
The Latest Ruling in Kesha’s Legal Battle puts Celebrities on the Hook for Anything They Say, Anywhere
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the legal battle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke. View Article
February 10, 2020
In the Press
Legal Face-Off Podcast
Tricia Legittino discusses the upcoming PBS trial against Tavis Smiley and the impact of morals clauses in talent agreements on WGN Radio’s Legal Face-Off podcast. Listen to the podcast here.
February 7, 2020
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
ABA Opinion Limits Restrictions on Departing Partners
There’s important news for law firm leaders who have recently revised partnership and shareholder agreements to restrict partner departures. In ABA Formal Opinion 489, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spells out new limits on notice periods, on rules governing communications with clients, and on so-called “ownership” of clients. Here’s what firm managers need to know to stay on the right side of the ethics rules. Read more.
February 6, 2020
In the Press
Justice Ginsburg Roasted in Operatic Fashion by NYC Bar
Law360 covers the New York City Bar Association’s biennial “Twelfth Night” production in which legal stars are honored via a musical comedy roast. Ronald C. Minkoff sang in the production playing the late Justice Felix Frankfurter. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 6, 2020
Published Articles
A Red Line at Last: ABA Formal Opinion 489 (2019)
The American Bar Association’s Professional Liability Litigation Committee published Ronald C. Minkoff's article “A Red Line at Last: ABA Formal Opinion 489 (2019).” The article discusses the December 2019 Formal Opinion by the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility prohibiting anticompetitive practices by law firms seeking to discourage partners from leaving. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 5, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Brexit Creates Long-Term Uncertainty in U.K. Trademark Law
Bloomberg Law quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and how it will affect trademark applications and registrations. View Article
February 4, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Independent Contractors Are Already Finding Ways to Work Around AB5
Quartz quotes Tricia L. Legittino on the AB5 California labor law. Ms. Legittino notes getting a business license may help some workers continue to be classified as independent contractors. View Article
January 31, 2020
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
What Does Brexit Mean for Your UK Trademark Rights?
On January 31, 2020, the UK will formally withdraw from the European Union, and brand owners who have relied on their EU trademark applications and registrations for protection in the UK will need to make sure that their rights are secured in the UK. Read more.
January 31, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
FDA Plans To Study Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Food and Drug Administration’s plan to examine the effectiveness of disclaimers on social media for pharmaceuticals. Mr. Greenbaum notes the evidence from the experiment will be influential and help the Federal Trade Commission with their guidelines. View Article
January 30, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
From Fordham to Fortnite
Fordham Lawyer’s tech issue features alumni Sean Kane on his career as an interactive entertainment lawyer. View Article
January 24, 2020
In the Press
5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain
Extreme Reach features Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain." View Article
January 23, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Tavis Smiley’s PBS Firing Puts Hollywood Morals Clauses on Trial
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the importance of morals clauses. View Article
January 22, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Feds Seek To Jam Revolving Door In High-Profile Cases
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics of former government attorneys handling cases that closely relate to facts they learned on the job. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 22, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
The Peacock Is Landing: NBCUniversal And Comcast Set To Tout Streaming Service
Deadline quotes Andrew Hurwitz on Peacock, the new streaming service created by NBCUniversal and Comcast. View Article
January 16, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2020
The list includes: "Super Lawyer" Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina and Daniel Goldberg are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
January 15, 2020
In the Press
Method Man to Star in ‘Power’ Spinoff at Starz
The Hollywood Reporter and The Bulletin Time mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Method Man who will star in a “Power” spinoff on Starz. View Article
January 15, 2020
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