Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Winslow Fegley who is set to star in the upcoming Netflix film “Night Books.” View Article
October 15, 2020
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Marcie Cleary as counsel to stand-up comedians Kevin Iso and Dan Perlman whose series “Flatbush Misdemeanors” was picked up by Showtime. View Article
October 15, 2020
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Adam Osterweil and Rachel Santori are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
October 15, 2020
On October 9, 2020, still grappling with the effects of COVID-19, the Los Angeles Superior Court further delayed the resumption of most civil jury trials until 2021. Read more.
October 12, 2020
Business Insider quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on Linda Yaccarino’s new expanded role as global chair of advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 12, 2020
LawInSport included Christopher R. Chase’s perspective on how COVID-19 is impacting commercial sports contracts in the US. Mr. Chase notes commercial contracts are being drafted differently than pre covid contracts, with language addressing specific situations. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 12, 2020
Crain’s New York Business quotes Lisa E. Davis on added costs to movie and television productions due to new COVID safety requirements on set. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 9, 2020
One News Page shared Jeffrey A. Greenbaum’s blog post “Facebook Pulls Trump Ads Connecting COVID-19 to the Acceptance of Refugees.” View Article
October 9, 2020
Crain's New York Business includes Frankfurt Kurnit on its list of the 100 Best Places to Work in New York City for the 10th time. View Article
October 9, 2020
Daniel Goldberg is mentioned as part of the 50 privacy professionals who oppose Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on Eric Goldman’s Technology & Marketing Law Blog. View Article
October 8, 2020
Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Allison Williams who will executive produce and star in the upcoming Blumhouse tech horror thriller “M3GAN.” View Article
October 8, 2020
The ongoing pandemic continues to affect New York real estate landlords and tenants. We provide an update on recent developments. Read more.
September 30, 2020
We provide an update on Governor Cuomo’s four-phase New York Forward Plan to gradually permit businesses to reopen by region in New York State. Read more.
September 29, 2020
We give a rundown of who is covered under SB 1159 -- an important new law that all California employers need to understand. Read more.
September 29, 2020
On September 8, 2020, the EEOC again updated What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. The update contains important new guidance to help employers manage employee requests lawfully while reopening offices and other workplaces. Read more.
September 29, 2020
The new mandatory New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSLL) goes into effect September 30, 2020. First enacted in April 2020, the law requires New York employers of all sizes to provide employees with the right to accrue varying amounts of either sick or unpaid sick leave depending on employer size and income. Employees may be restricted from using sick leave until January 1, 2021. Read more.
September 29, 2020
The Los Angeles Times quotes Sean Jefferson on different approaches to film financing due to the pandemic. View Article
September 28, 2020
Law360 quotes Nicole Hyland on future ethics and misconduct issues lawyers could face due to the pandemic. View Article
September 28, 2020
The Hollywood Reporter and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer-director James Gunn. View Article
September 24, 2020
As production begins to restart in an ever changing COVID-19 landscape, The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and other major studios announced an important deal with the DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Basic Crafts, and SAG-AFTRA -- meant to ensure the safety and security of their members during the upcoming months. Read more.
September 22, 2020
It has been six months since the initial wave of government mandated “stay-at-home” orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we have seen at least four important litigation trends emerge. Here’s a rundown of these trends and how they are affecting businesses and individuals. Read more.
September 22, 2020
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses and their counsel to undertake remote mediations. The cost savings, convenience, and expedited scheduling associated with remote mediations guarantee that they will continue in the future, including well after COVID-19 abates. Here are five steps all clients and practitioners can take to help optimize their mediations. Read more.
September 22, 2020
With businesses continuing to reopen, one critical concern is the potential for liability if individuals become severely ill or die from a COVID-19 infection after frequenting the business. Personal injury and wrongful death claims based on COVID-19 are already being filed against businesses across the country. Read more.
September 22, 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit has elected as partners Tiffany R. Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel M. Goldberg, Sasha H. Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray, and Adam J. Osterweil. The promotions take effect January 1, 2021. Read more.
September 18, 2020
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Lee Goldberg who negotiated the development fund on behalf of Wishmore. View Article
September 18, 2020
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