Published Articles
Top 5 impacts of the new COPPA Rule
Maria Nava is a contributor to IAPP's analysis of the amended COPPA Rule, outlining five key areas for companies planning their compliance strategies to focus on. View Article
February 14, 2025
In the Press
Natalie Portman To Star In Rom-Com ‘Good Sex’ With Lena Dunham Writing & Directing; FilmNation & CAA Media Finance Launching For EFM
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Natalie Portman, who is set to star in and co-produce Lena Dunham's upcoming rom-com, "Good Sex." View Article
February 12, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
What a Character
Boston College Law School Magazine quotes Jeffrey A. Greenberg in a profile of Michael Schiffer, founder of S2 Advertising Law, and the former legal director at Twitter. The article titled "What a Character" notes that Mr. Greenberg was on the hiring committee that recruited Mr. Schiffer to join Frankfurt Kurnit’s Advertising group, where he worked for more than 10 years. View Article
February 11, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
Best in Fest: Experts on Where (& How) to Sell an Indie Film Now
The Ankler quotes Hayden Goldblatt on the changing film market and strategies for selling an indie-film at the Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, and Toronto film festivals. (Full article behind paywall) View Article
February 4, 2025
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2025. Read more.
February 3, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
Takeaways From Jack Daniel’s Latest Dog Toy Win
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the latest decision in VIP Products, LLC v. Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc., in which an Arizona federal judge ruled that a dog toy, which mimics the whiskey maker’s bottles, tarnished the Jack Daniel’s brand. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 30, 2025
Press Releases
Jason Howell Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
January 28th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Jason Howell has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner and as Co-Chair of the firm’s Advertising Group. Mr. Howell joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Perkins Coie, where he led the firm’s advertising practice. Read more.
January 28, 2025
In the Press: Praise
California Lawyers Association Names Daniel M. Goldberg 2025 “California Privacy Lawyer of the Year”
California Lawyers Association (CLA) has named Daniel M. Goldberg, Chair of our Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group, the 2025 "California Lawyer of the Year"—the first time they have bestowed this honor on a private practitioner. Daniel will accept this award at CLA's 2025 Privacy Summit in Los Angeles. View Article
January 27, 2025
In the Press: Praise
Realscreen’s Factual Under 40 for 2025: Distribution, Legal, Casting and Advocacy
Realscreen features Ben Moskowitz on its “Factual Under 40” list, which recognizes the talents of emerging creatives and executives aged 40 and under in unscripted and non-fiction screen content. View Article
January 24, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
SHOOT’s 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase Event Features Insights from Cross-Section of Industry Pros
SHOOT quotes and mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in multiple articles covering the publication’s 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase. In a January 23, 2025 SHOOT article, Mr. Greenbaum describes the development of specific AI frameworks, noting legal restrictions in California and Tennessee with the use of talent with AI projects. He notes how AI is a “hot-button” union issue with SAG-AFTRA’s theatrical and TV contract. He also explains advertising laws relating to product demonstrations. A December 20, 2024 SHOOT article and SHOOT panel discussion video post state that Mr. Greenbaum provides a legal perspective on AI creation and production in the panel, “Attaining Content-ment.”
January 23, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
Fifty-Three Regulators Raise Cyber Expectations with Multi-State Breach Settlement
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Rick Borden in an article reporting multiple financial regulatory agencies fined Bayview Asset Management and its affiliates $20 million for deficient cybersecurity practices. The regulators chastised the mortgage company for failing to cooperate in investigations following a data breach involving 5.8 million customers. Mr. Borden noted, “regulatory bodies are coming to a consensus that increasing the requirements around cyber are reasonable for these regulated entities.” The article discusses multi-state enforcement trends, offering practical pointers. View article (available through trial or paid subscription).
January 22, 2025
In the Press
Robert Eggers to Direct Medieval Werewolf Thriller for Focus Features
TheWrap mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to filmmaker Robert Eggers in his upcoming film “Werwulf.” Produced and financed by Focus Features, the horror film is scheduled for release on Christmas Day, 2026. View Article
January 22, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
Pay Attention to the Delete Act (Even If You Don’t Think You’re A Data Broker)
AdExchanger quotes Daniel M. Goldberg in an article on California’s Delete Act, noting data brokers are required to register by January 31. He explains the definition of data broker extends to any company that collects and sells personal data about consumers, which includes companies using third-party data for targeted advertising. Mr Goldberg also anticipates more enforcement in 2025. View Article
January 21, 2025
In the Press
Google, YouTube Can’t Escape Suit Over Kids’ Data Collection
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Molly G. Rothschild as counsel to Hasbro Studios, who has been dismissed from the long-running class action dispute over the alleged illegal action of children's data to generate targeted advertising. View Article
January 15, 2025
Published Articles
Chambers and Partners: Advertising & Marketing 2024 Global Practice Guide, “Trends and Developments”
Matthew R.D. Vittone authored the USA chapter of “Trends and Developments” in the Chambers and Partners: Advertising & Marketing 2024 Global Practice Guide. It explains the latest in advertising law including a review of recent FTC positions. The analysis covers junk fees, artificial intelligence, dark patterns, influencers, online disclosures, fake reviews, and testimonials. View Article
January 10, 2025
Published Articles
Chambers and Partners: Advertising & Marketing 2024 Global Practice Guide, “Law and Practice”
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum served as contributing editor of the Chambers and Partners: Advertising & Marketing 2024 Global Practice Guide. With Katelyn J. Patton, he co-authored the USA chapter of “Law and Practice." The guide provides the latest legal information on advertising law and regulatory bodies; advertising claims, including deceptive claims, substantiation, endorsements, environmental claims and “dark patterns”; comparative advertising and ambush marketing; digital/social media; privacy issues; AI; and product compliance. View Article
January 10, 2025
In the Press
Sean Jefferson Named a Partner in Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz
Shoot magazine reports Sean Jefferson was elected as a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit. The publication notes his extensive experience in all areas of film and television development, production and distribution, representing a wide range of clients. It also notes Mr. Jefferson’s multiple industry accolades. View Article
January 9, 2025
Published Articles
Sports Law in 2025 – Key Issues To Watch in North America
LawInSport published Christopher R. Chase's article, "Restrictions on Marketing for Sports Betting Platforms?" in their "Sports Law in 2025 – Key Issues To Watch in North America" guide. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 7, 2025
In the Press
Amy Adams’ Bond Group, Linden Productions, 51 Entertainment And Seaview Adapting Eliza Kennedy’s ‘Lucky Night’ For The Stage
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Eliza Kennedy, whose much anticipated novel "Lucky Night" has just been acquired by Bond Group Entertainment, Linden Productions, 51 Entertainment and Seaview. Kennedy plans to adopt the novel as an original play. View Article
January 7, 2025
Published Articles
A Guide to Significant 2024 Data Broker Legal Developments
Law360 published Rick Borden and Andrew Folks' article, "A Guide to Significant 2024 Data Broker Legal Developments". (Behind paywall) View Article
January 6, 2025
Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Sean Jefferson to Partner
January 3rd, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC is pleased to announce that it has elected Sean Jefferson as a partner effective January 1, 2025. Sean will be a partner in the firm’s Entertainment Group. He is based in the firm's New York office. Read more.
January 3, 2025
Published Articles
Placing Limits on Judicial Speech: The Disciplinary Case Against Judge Ponsor
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) blog published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article titled, “Placing Limits on Judicial Speech: The Disciplinary Case Against Judge Ponsor.” View Article
January 2, 2025
Alerts
Corporate Transparency Act Currently Unenforceable as Fifth Circuit Reinstates Nationwide Injunction
This is an update to our Corporate Alert issued on December 26, 2024. Read more.
December 31, 2024
In the Press: Quoted
Understanding Interactive Entertainment
Games Industry Law Summit quotes S. Gregory Boyd and Sean F. Kane on two decades shaping video game law. The discussion covers key insights on industry evolution and emerging legal challenges. View Article
December 30, 2024
Alerts
Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect
This is an update to our Corporate Alert issued on December 12, 2024. Read more.
December 26, 2024
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