Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press

New York Law Journal - On the Move

The New York Law Journal covered Frankfurt Kurnit’s promotion of Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt to partner positions. (Article behind paywall) View Article

January 8, 2018

Alerts: Advertising Law

FTC Research Indicates Disclosures Help Consumers Recognize Ads

The FTC has long stated that consumers should be able to recognize an ad as an ad. And if disclosures are necessary to ensure that consumers will recognize that an ad is an ad, then those disclosures must be made in a way that ensures that consumers can understand them. Read more.

January 5, 2018

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

Is Now the Time to Revisit Your Estate Plan?

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act temporarily doubles the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer ("GST") tax exemption amount. Read more.

January 4, 2018

Press Releases

Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Top Litigation and Entertainment Lawyers to Partner

January 3, 2018, New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt as partners effective January 1st, 2018. Read more.

January 3, 2018

Alerts: Regulatory

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

As you probably are well-aware by now, the U.S. Congress recently passed H.R. 1 (commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) (the "Act"), and the President signed the Act on December 22, 2017. The Act embodies the most significant and sweeping changes in U.S. tax law since 1986. Read more.

January 2, 2018

Published Articles: In the Press

The Association of Corporate Counsel - Winter 2017 Newsletter

The Association of Corporate Counsel published S. Gregory Boyd, and Daniel Goldberg’s alert, Privacy Shield: Year One Updates You Need To Know, in the Focus on the New York City Chapter – Winter 2017 Newsletter. View Article

December 26, 2017

In the Press: Praise

The Best Women Lawyers In New York City (2018)

Above the Law mentioned Victoria Cook and Lisa E. Davis in their coverage of the Crain’s New York list of top 100 women lawyers in New York City. View Article

December 22, 2017

In the Press: Praise

Leading Women Lawyers in NYC

Crain’s New York Business included Victoria Cook and Lisa E. Davis in its 2018 inaugural list of Leading Women Lawyers in New York City. The honor is in recognition of their influence in the New York City business community. View Article

December 21, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

ESPN President John Skipper Resigns

The New York Post quoted Gavin McElroy on the resignation of ESPN President John Skipper. View Article

December 20, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

FTC: ‘Common Sense’ Techniques Improve Ad Disclosures

MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s new report about online consumer advertising. Mr. Greenbaum notes the FTC wants to make sure consumers understand what they see while looking at online content. View Article

December 20, 2017

Alerts: Intellectual Property Law

Deadline: Are Your Copyright Office DMCA Agent Registrations Up to Date?

December 31, 2017 is the deadline for certain online service providers to update their Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agent registrations on the US Copyright Office's new online registration system. Read more.

December 18, 2017

Published Articles

FTC Green-Lights Changes to Fuel Economy Guide

The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) published Matthew Vittone’s article “FTC Green-Lights Changes to Fuel Economy Guide” in the Gala Gazette. The article summarizes the key points from the updated Fuel Economy Guide. View Article

December 14, 2017

Published Articles

The Business of Show, At Collaboration’s End, Ownership Rights in a Joint Choreographic Work

The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter featured Kimberly Maynard’s article “The Business of Show, At Collaboration’s End, Ownership Rights in a Joint Choreographic Work.” The article discusses copyright law and collaborative choreographic work. View Article

December 12, 2017

Alerts: Sports Law

October/November Sports Industry News

Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law. Read more.

December 1, 2017

Published Articles

Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State

The American Bar Association featured Ronald C. Minkoff’s article, “Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State” in volume 24.3 of their publication The Professional Lawyer. View Article

November 30, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

‘Mass Lateral’ Moves No Silver Bullet For Beleaguered Firms

Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on complications that arise when law firms collapse. (Article behind paywall) View Article

November 29, 2017

New York Times fires Boies Schiller over Weinstein role: ‘We should have been treated better’

Ronald C. Minkoff was quoted in The American Lawyer on ethical issues surrounding The New York Times termination of David Boies and his firm. (Article behind paywall) View Article

November 21, 2017

In the Press

Viola Davis, Malcolm D. Lee In Universal Deal For Terry McMillan Novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’

Deadline Hollywood featured the news that Frankfurt Kurnit client Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ will be adapted into a film by Universal Pictures. View Article

November 20, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

NYC, Nassau Bars Turn to Matt Damon, Woody Allen for Ethics CLEs

The New York Law Journal quoted Tyler Maulsby on the New York City Bar Association’s recent effort to teach legal ethics in part by showing popular movies that demonstrate real scenarios in an entertaining way. (Article behind paywall) View Article

November 15, 2017

State Bar Supports Two Groundbreaking Recommendations Regarding Online Forms, NY Trust Code

The Targeted News Service featured Ronald C. Minkoff’s report on regulating online legal documents which he presented at the November 4th State Bar meeting in Albany. (Article behind paywall) View Article

November 13, 2017

Alerts: Advertising Law

New Low-Budget Waiver is Now Available for Digital Commercial Productions

Advertisers and agencies that are signatories to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract can now take advantage of a new waiver issued by SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations when producing low-budget digital commercials. Read more.

November 10, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

Boies In Ethics Quagmire Over Weinstein Spy Hire

Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on when communications between a law firm and an investigator it hires may be protected by the attorney-client privilege. View Article

November 9, 2017

In the Press

UCLA Law Class Notes

UCLA Law Class Notes mentioned Joseph R. Taylor’s move to Frankfurt Kurnit’s Litigation Group. View Article

November 6, 2017

In the Press: Quoted

Google and Facebook: EU’s Draft ePrivacy Regulation Passes Committee and Parliament Vote

The Capitol Forum quoted Daniel Goldberg's white paper on "The Impact of the ePrivacy Regulation on Facebook and Google" in their most recent newsletter here.  

November 3, 2017

Alerts: Technology Law

Shields On: 9th Circuit Strengthens Legal Defense for Video Game Developers

There's good news for game developers who incorporate real-world elements in their games. On October 20, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a trial court decision which found that Gran Turismo, a Sony video game, was an expressive work entitled to First Amendment protection Read more.

November 2, 2017