In the Press: Quoted
Judges May ‘Friend’ Lawyers, Witnesses ABA Says
Professional Negligence News quoted Nicole Hyland in an article about the judicious use of electronic social media. Read more.
May 10, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
Coming Soon: Updates to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission issued a report this week proposing to modernize the "Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule". The rule, originally issued in 1975 and known by many as the"30 Day Rule", requires merchants selling products by mail or phone to have a reasonable basis to expect that they can ship products within the advertised time frame, or, if no time frame is specified, within 30 days. Read more.
May 8, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA - 2013
Acquisition International has presented Frankfurt Kurnit with the award for Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA. The Acquisition International M&A awards recognize investors, advisers and service providers in their specialized fields.
May 8, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Battle of the (Supreme) Sexes
Metro New York mentioned Edward H. Rosenthal as the trademark lawyer for Leah McSweeney, owner of the "Married to The Mob" brand. View Article
May 6, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Oakley Challenges Nike
Sports Business Daily quoted Christopher Chase on the right of first refusal for sponsorship deals. View Article
May 6, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
“Supreme Bitch” Case—Frankfurt Kurnit Defends Leah McSweeney
Edward H. Rosenthal defends Leah McSweeney, founder of the women's streetwear brand, "Married to The Mob" against trademark claims brought by Chapter 4 Corp., which manufactures “boys’ club” skateboard street wear.
May 2, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Social Media “No-No” Has Restaurant Doing Major Damage Control
Edward H. Rosenthal was quoted in Delware Online on a social media incident involving Padi restaurant.
April 26, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
Monitoring Employee E-mails
E-mail can be powerful evidence in a dispute, and whether employers and criminal investigators may use employee e-mail in litigation proceedings is a hot topic. A recent New York federal court decision outlined the current law in this area. Read more.
April 25, 2013
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Drive-By Storing: Google Agrees to Pay $7 Million to Settle Street View Privacy Case
According to a recent settlement, in addition to images of the world's roads and buildings, Google's special Street View vehicles may have also collected personal information from users on unencrypted business and personal wireless networks. Read more.
April 18, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
So You Want to Self-Regulate? The National Advertising Division as Standard Bearer
The ABA's Antitrust Journal article quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on how NAD decisions serve as an important source of guidance for advertisers.
April 15, 2013
Alerts: Technology Law
HTC Settles FTC Device Security Charges
In February 2013, HTC, one of America's biggest sellers of mobile devices based on the Android, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems, settled FTC charges that millions of its smartphones and tablets had security holes that allowed malicious applications to send text messages, record audio, and even install additional malware onto a consumer's HTC device, without users' knowledge or permission. Read more.
April 12, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
DreamWorks, Participant Board Catholic Sex Scandal Project
Variety listed Andrew Hurwitz as counsel for Director Tom McCarthy in an article about McCarthy's latest film. View Article
April 12, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
JPC and SAG-AFTRA Tentative Deal Terms
The Joint Policy Committee and SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal on a new Commercials Contract. If approved, the deal will then be presented to SAG-AFTRA's full membership for ratification. Read more.
April 11, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
Hiring: New Law Protects Unemployed Job Applicants
Beginning June 11, 2013, a new New York City law aims to prohibit employers from basing hiring decisions on an applicant's unemployment status. The new law, which amends the New York City Human Rights Law, also bars job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. New York City employers should note the change in the law and take steps to ensure their hiring policies and procedures are in compliance. Here's a summary. Read more.
April 8, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named One of the Hottest Midsize Law Firms in 2013
The National Law Journal included Frankfurt Kurnit in its coveted "Midsize Hot List" as one of the nation’s top firms. The list showcases 20 of the nation's top midsize law firms based on business strategies, clients, and firm success.
April 8, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
FTC: In Making Disclosures, Size Doesn’t Matter
Response Magazine quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the updated FTC Dot-com Disclosure Guides.
April 8, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Young & Rubicam Refuses to Let Carter Murray Out of His Contract
AdWeek quoted Rick Kurnit in an article on best practices concerning notice periods. View Article
April 7, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Andrew Hurwitz in the Hollywood Reporter
Andrew Hurwitz was mentioned as the lawyer for Director, Tom McCarthy. Read more.
April 4, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
New I-9 Forms Take Effect May 8
On March 8, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a revised Form I-9 for use in verifying employment eligibility. Read more.
April 3, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2013
For the ninth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
March 27, 2013
Published Articles
The Right of Publicity
The NYSBA Entertainment, Arts, and Sport Law Journal published Edward H. Rosenthal's article on the "Right of Publicity".
March 22, 2013
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
ICANN Introduces Trademark Clearinghouse to Protect Trademark Holders Online
Recent changes in available domain names may open up new possibilities for trademark infringement. Read more.
March 18, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
New FTC Guidelines on Digital Ads
Yesterday, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission issued new guidance to advertisers about how to make effective disclosures in digital advertising. Updating the 2000 "Dot Com Disclosures" guidance, the new guidance, ".com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures in Digital Advertising," addresses technological developments over the last 10+ years, including the increased use of smart phones for advertising and social media marketing. Read more.
March 13, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Updates Truth-in-Advertising Disclosures
Media Post Online quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about warning advertisers to review how their websites function on mobile devices. View Article
March 12, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
When Do Writers Fall Within the FLSA “Creative” Exemption?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime pay standards for employees. How you classify employees under the FLSA is critical: there's a lot of money involved, and a mistake can lead to audits, class action lawsuits, and unnecessary expense. Two recent cases have focused on an especially difficult area of classification law - the so-called "creative professional exemption." It's an area of particular import for owners and managers in creative industries. Read more.
March 12, 2013
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