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Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

A Primer On New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders and What They Mean for Your Practice

This past week, New York has taken a number of steps to restrict movement in and around the State in an effort to contain the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued executive orders and the chief judges of the state and federal courts have issued administrative orders that have had a sweeping impact on the legal industry as well as the business community at large. Read more.

March 22, 2020

Published Articles

United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction

The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly M. Maynard’s article “United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction.” View Article

March 22, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Charleston Boat Tour Companies Go Head-to-Head Over Trademarking Name

The Post and Courier quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on a trademark dispute between two boat tour companies. View Article

March 20, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

California WARN Act Requirements Suspended by Governor

On March 18th, California Governor Newsom, at the urging of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, granted some relief to business owners in the state by suspending the requirements of the California WARN Act. Read more.

March 20, 2020

In the Press

Fort Point Capital Invests in Barrington Media Group, LLC

Fort Point Capital mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel in their deal with Barrington Media Group, LLC. View Article

March 19, 2020

Alerts

Tax Alert: Payment Deferral Provisions

Following the declaration of a national emergency on March 13th, the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated at a press conference on March 17th that individual taxpayers would be permitted to defer tax payments up to $1 million for 90 days and corporations would be able to defer tax payments of up to $10 million for 90 days. Read more.

March 19, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

Are Layoffs and Closures Caused by COVID-19 Exempt from WARN Act Notices?

With the news of the spread of COVID-19 changing faster than any of us can keep up with, one of the many questions facing employers is: What are their obligations to employees if they have to shut down workplaces temporarily, or permanently, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more.

March 18, 2020

In the Press

NY County Says Meyer Suozzi Betrayed It In Opioid Case

Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Nassau County in a suit with their former law firm over the opioid crisis. (Behind paywall) View Article

March 17, 2020

Frankfurt Kurnit Adds New Charitable Organizations Partner

Frankfurt Kurnit has added J.J. Harwayne Leitner as a partner in the firm’s Charitable Organizations Group, as well as in the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration Group. Read more.

March 12, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Tentacles of Olympic Cancellation Would Reach Around Globe

The Associated Press quotes Christopher R. Chase on the effect of force majeure contract clauses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article has been picked up by over 100+ media outlets. View Article

March 11, 2020

In the Press

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Writer Nicole Perlman Signs With WME (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Perlman who signed with WME for directing and producing. View Article

March 9, 2020

In the Press

NY Bar Calls For ‘Safe Harbor’ Rule On Fee-Based Referrals

Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as part of the task force that created the New York County bar report studying legal, ethical and policy issues related to fee-based services. (Behind paywall) View Article

March 5, 2020

In the Press

Witchcraft Motion Picture Company Acquires Rights to Thriller ‘Empire Of Dirt’

Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Rod Blackhurst who will direct the upcoming film “Empire of Dirt” under his Witchcraft Motion Picture Company. View Article

March 5, 2020

Alerts: Sports Law

February Sports Industry News 2020

Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we make it through the Winter. Read more.

February 28, 2020

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

SECURE Act Signals Significant Changes for Estate and Retirement Planning

The SECURE Act (which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”) was enacted at the end of last year and makes several significant changes to the laws governing retirement accounts. The changes will have consequences for both retirement and estate planning. Read more.

February 26, 2020

In the Press

Kylie Jenner Gets Pushback in Bid to Trademark ‘Stormi World’

Wonderwall mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Kylie Jenner’s effort to trademark “Stormi World.” View Article

February 21, 2020

In the Press: Praise

Best Midsize Law Firms in New York 2020

Vault ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best midsize law firms in New York. View Article

February 18, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Staten Island Prosecutors are Creating a List of Cops They Don’t Trust to Testify

The Gothamist quotes Tyler Maulsby on the list of NYPD officers that Staten Island prosecutors won’t allow to testify in court. Tyler notes the list will help minimize inconsistencies in how cases are handled each time one of those officer’s names comes up in a case. View Article

February 18, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

FTC To Review Influencer Marketing

Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s review of its endorsement guides. Mr. Greenbaum notes substantial revisions will come out of the review. View Article

February 13, 2020

In the Press: Praise

Catherine Farrelly and Edward Rosenthal in WTR 1000 2020

Catherine Farrelly and Edward H. Rosenthal are ranked in the latest edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. View Article

February 13, 2020

In the Press: Praise

Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2020

Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2020. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit ascends to the silver tier for prosecution and strategy in this year. The team is working on a lot of cutting-edge matters and obtaining great results.” View Article

February 13, 2020

In the Press

Dee Rees Tackling ‘Porgy and Bess’ Remake for MGM

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dee Rees who will write and direct the upcoming musical “Porgy and Bess.” View Article

February 12, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

The Latest Ruling in Kesha’s Legal Battle puts Celebrities on the Hook for Anything They Say, Anywhere

Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the legal battle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke. View Article

February 10, 2020

In the Press

Legal Face-Off Podcast

Tricia Legittino discusses the upcoming PBS trial against Tavis Smiley and the impact of morals clauses in talent agreements on WGN Radio’s Legal Face-Off podcast. Listen to the podcast here.

February 7, 2020

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

ABA Opinion Limits Restrictions on Departing Partners

There’s important news for law firm leaders who have recently revised partnership and shareholder agreements to restrict partner departures. In ABA Formal Opinion 489, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spells out new limits on notice periods, on rules governing communications with clients, and on so-called “ownership” of clients. Here’s what firm managers need to know to stay on the right side of the ethics rules. Read more.

February 6, 2020