Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Does IP Law Protect Cake and Pastry Designs?
A chef who created a cake for President Obama's inauguration in 2013 recently tweeted a photograph showing two cakes. According to the chef, one was created for the Obama inauguration and the other was for an inaugural ball for President Trump. The Trump cake baker apparently admitted copying the Obama cake design (and stated the proceeds would be donated to a charity). So among the many legal questions raised by the new Trump administration, there lies an interesting IP question: can a baker, chef or restaurateur use intellectual property law to protect a cake or pastry design? Read more.
February 3, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Forfeiture and Restitution: Ships Passing in the Night?
The New York Law Journal published Brian Maas and Caren Decter’s essay about the disconnect between the government’s forfeiture powers and a victim’s right to restitution. (Article behind paywall) View Article
January 31, 2017
Alerts: Commercial Litigation
NY Court Expands Protections for Employers to Safeguard Proprietary Information
Yesterday a New York State appeals court reinstated the conviction of a former Goldman Sachs computer programmer under New York's unlawful use of secret scientific material statute. In doing so, the court gave a twenty-first century voice to a statute that was written in the age of blueprints and photocopiers. Read more.
January 27, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Ethics Group Backs High Court Look At Nonresident Atty Law
Law360 mentioned Ron Minkoff as counsel to the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers in its Amicus Curiae brief to the US Supreme Court seeking constitutional review of a New York statute governing nonresident attorney practice. View Article
January 24, 2017
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Published Articles
Protecting Your Legacy: Every Athlete Needs A Game Plan For Estate Planning & Philanthropic Ventures
Athletes Quarterly recently published Adam Osterweil's article, “Protecting Your Legacy: Every Athlete Needs A Game Plan For Estate Planning And Philanthropic Ventures” which discusses unique considerations to be aware of as one starts the process of estate planning and deciding which philanthropic ventures to invest your time in. View Article
January 23, 2017
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2017
The World Trademark Review includes Frankfurt Kurnit in "The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2017" saying, "'It’s easy to recommend the trademark team at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz to any company seeking the absolute best in advice and counselling." View Article
January 20, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
FTC vs D-Link: The Legal Risks of IoT Insecurity
ZD Net quoted Jeremy S. Goldman at length on the FTC v D-Link enforcement action, a case with major implications for companies manufacturing products for the Internet of Things. View Article
January 13, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
The FTC Accuses D-Link of Manufacturing Insecure Routers and Cameras
PC World quoted Jeremy S. Goldman on the scope of the FTC’s power to enforce against Internet of Things device makers under the FTC Act. View Article
January 11, 2017
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
