In the Press
Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Lee Goldberg as counsel to Wingate Media. View Article
July 20, 2021
In the Press
Chloe East, Oakes Fegley & Isabelle Kusman Round Cast of Steven Spielberg’s Film Loosely Based on His Childhood
Deadline and The Wrap mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Oakes Fegley. View Article
July 14, 2021
In the Press
‘Peacemaker’: Here Are the Directors of John Cena’s DC Series on HBO Max
Collider mentions Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to director James Gunn. View Article
July 14, 2021
The Hard Fall of Rudy Giuliani
The Charlotte Post quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the actions of Rudy Giuliani that led to his law license suspension in New York. View Article
July 12, 2021
Alerts
Supreme Court Declines to Clear Up Telecommuter State Tax Issues Triggered by the Pandemic
One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that remote work arrangements (whether full-time or hybrid) are here to stay. These arrangements raise difficult tax issues when employees work from home in one state for an employer whose office is in another state because the patchwork of state income tax rules applicable to such arrangements are often inconsistent and confusing. Read more.
July 7, 2021
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
New York City Restricts Collection of Biometric Identifiers
Major US municipalities are lining up to regulate business use of technologies to collect biometric identifiers and information. For example, Portland, Oregon, banned the use of face recognition technologies earlier this year. Now, New York City businesses must comply with a new law too: Effective July 9, 2021, any commercial establishment in New York City that collects, retains, converts, stores or shares biometric identifier information of customers must disclose such activity using clear and conspicuous signage near all customer entrances. Read more.
July 7, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Giuliani Suspension ‘Rare,’ Sends Message on Ethics, Honesty
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the impact Rudolph Giuliani’s law license suspension will have on the legal profession. View Article
June 28, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Giuliani’s Law License Suspended by N.Y. Over Election Lies Giuliani Suspended From Practicing Law In New York
Bloomberg Law, CNN, and Law360 quote Ronald C. Minkoff on Rudolph Giuliani’s suspension from practicing law in New York state after an appellate court found he made "false statements" about the 2020 election. View Article
June 28, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Here’s How Britney Spears Can Get Her Life Back, According to a Lawyer
Mic speaks with Jeremy S. Goldman on the revelations from Britney Spears’ testimony about her conservatorship. View Article
June 25, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Receives the Los Angeles County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award
We are very pleased to announce that the Los Angeles County Bar Association has presented its Pro Bono Service Award to Frankfurt Kurnit. The award recognizes our commitment to volunteer legal services in community organizations and associations. Read more.
June 25, 2021
In the Press
‘A Teacher’ Creator Hannah Fidell Strikes First-Look Deal With FX Productions
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer, director, and producer Hannah Fidell. View Article
June 24, 2021
In the Press: Praise
50 Firms Named ‘Best Law Firms For Women’
Above the Law and Law360 mention Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Working Mother magazine’s annual list of the 50 best law firms for women. View Article
June 23, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
NFL Washington Football Team’s Trademark Bids Rebuffed
Bloomberg Law quotes Catherine Farrelly on trademarks that include both a geographic descriptor and a generic term. View Article
June 22, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2021
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)’s 2021 Best Law Firms for Women list for our ongoing commitment to women’s advancement, parental leave, flexibility, and family support. View Article
June 22, 2021
In the Press
Manatt Settles Contract Suit Over Under Armour Claims
Law360 mentions Nicole Hyland as counsel to Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 18, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Greenberg Traurig’s NY Bill May Aid Russian Oligarch Client
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the legal ethics surrounding Greenberg Traurig’s lobbying. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 17, 2021
In the Press
Cannes: ‘The Lobster’ Stars Rachel Weisz, Colin Farrell Reunite in Todd Solondz’s ‘Love Child’
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Todd Solondz. View Article
June 16, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
The Fast and the Furious: Four Major Developments in COVID-19 and Return-to-Work Protocols
In case you blinked, we covered four major developments that came out in the past week that every employer needs to know as they reopen their offices. Read more.
June 16, 2021
In the Press
Wiip Partners With Todd McFarlane To Develop ‘Sam And Twitch’ Series Based On ‘Spawn’ Comic Book Characters
Deadline mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Jason Smilovic who will serve as an executive producer of the series “Sam and Twitch.” View Article
June 11, 2021
In the Press
‘Going Places’: Stampede Ventures Dark Comedy Adds Alysia Reiner, Mimi Kennedy & Miranda Rae Mayo
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Alysia Reiner. View Article
June 11, 2021
In the Press
Google Poised To Escape Kids’ Data Collection Suit
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 11, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
3 Questions For An IP NFT Pioneer (Part II)
Above the Law continues their interview with Jeremy S. Goldman on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Jeremy discusses some of the top IP and legal issues NFTs raise. View Article
June 10, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2021
The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Advertising & Marketing; Entertainment; and Privacy & Data Security. The London-based directory spotlighted fifteen of our attorneys individually: Lisa E. Davis, Daniel Goldberg, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Candice Kersh, and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Entertainment. Christopher R. Chase, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising. Dorian Slater Thomas and Matthew Vittone are listed as a “Rising Stars” in Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising.
June 10, 2021
In the Press
One Community Acquires ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ By ‘The Kite Runner’ Author Khaled Hosseini For Limited Series
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit who negotiated a deal on behalf of Khaled Hosseini for the novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns” to be adapted into a limited series. View Article
June 4, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
Vac to Work: EEOC Provides New Guidance on Vaccine Requirements, Incentives, and Documentation Requests
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its ongoing guidance on COVID-related labor and employment rules, “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The updates provide crucial information for employers working through their return-to-work plans. Read more.
June 4, 2021
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