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In the Press: Quoted

Paul Hastings Boosts Entertainment Group as Industry Faces ‘Transformation’   

Reuters quotes Lisa E. Davis on the continued development of content during the pandemic. View Article

January 22, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

As Fashion Contemplates Reshoring, a Look at What “Made in USA” Means

The Fashion Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement of misleading “Made in the USA” claims. View Article

January 22, 2021

In the Press: Praise

Four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2021

The list includes: Super Lawyer Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina, Daniel Goldberg and Scott Goldman are listed as “Rising Stars.”

January 21, 2021

Trump Lawyers Face Rebukes Over Election-Fraud Claims

The Wall Street Journal quotes Tyler Maulsby on the lawyers who are facing ethical complaints over their arguments of election-fraud claims for Donald Trump. (Behind paywall) View Article

January 12, 2021

Alerts

Pandemic Relief: Take Advantage of New PPP and Entertainment Industry Grant Programs

Among its numerous relief and stimulus provisions, the recently-enacted 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “Act”) authorizes up to an additional $284.5 billion for Payment Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and a new entertainment industry grant program for “shuttered venue” operators. Read more.

January 12, 2021

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to January 29, 2021

By Executive Order 202.87 issued December 30, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through January 29, 2021. Read more.

January 12, 2021

Alerts

New York Places New Restrictions on Residential Evictions and Foreclosures

On December 28, 2020, New York enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 which, among other things, prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the pandemic. Read more.

January 12, 2021

In the Press

‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer-Director Channing Godfrey Peoples Inks First-Look Deal With UCP

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Channing Godrey Peoples. View Article

January 12, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

Sanctions Motion Against Lawyers Aligned with Trump Spotlights QAnon Conspiracy   

Reuters quotes Tyler Maulsby on the difficulty of potential disciplinary action against attorneys whose online posts were made in a personal capacity. View Article

January 6, 2021

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

New York Implements Substantial Changes to Power of Attorney Law

On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law a long-awaited bill regarding New York’s Power of Attorney form, which will take effect in the summer of 2021. Read more.

January 6, 2021

Alerts: Employment Law

Ten Employment Law Developments Every California Employer Should Know for 2021

As we all happily bid 2020 “good riddance” and enter 2021 with much-needed optimism, there are a host of recent employment laws, some in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, that California employers need to comply with. Read more.

January 5, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

The Regulatory Issues Madison Avenue May Face in 2021

The Wall Street Journal quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on potential updates to the Federal Trade Commission’s guides in the new year. View Article

December 28, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

New York’s Approach to Legal Service Models Too Conservative, Critics Say

Law.com quotes Tyler Maulsby on the matter of alternative legal business structures in New York. View Article

December 24, 2020

Google, Cartoon Network Beat Lawsuit Over Kids’ Data Collection

Law360 and Reuters mention Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. View Article

December 23, 2020

Alerts: Intellectual Property Law

Avoid New Trademark Email Scams

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is the subject of some new and sophisticated email rackets. Read more.

December 22, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

AICP and Unions Agree on Updated COVID-19 Commercial Production Guidelines

On December 15, 2020, the COVID-19 Commercial Production Safety and Training Protocol Agreement between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (“AICP”) and several unions including the DGA and IATSE, went into effect along with an updated version of AICP’s COVID-19 Guidelines (also known as “Appendix A”). Read more.

December 22, 2020

In the Press: Praise

Diverse Representation: The Ten to Watch in 2021

Diverse Representation includes Marcie Cleary as one of their ten to watch in 2021. View Article

December 21, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Strike Gold In Hollywood

Daily Beast quotes Lisa E. Davis on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent entertainment deals. View Article

December 21, 2020

Published Articles

The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum

PLI Current: The Journal of PLI Press published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum” which discusses the legal and ethical issues caused by an impaired lawyer using hypothetical attorneys. View Article

December 21, 2020

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to January 1, 2021

By Executive Order 202.79 issued December 2, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through January 1, 2021. Read more.

December 16, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

Can Employers Require Employees to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccination?

On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Pfizer an Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 vaccination. While this and other vaccine news is encouraging, it raises a difficult question: Can employers require employees to get the vaccine before returning to the workplace? Read more.

December 16, 2020

In the Press

‘Chernobyl’ Producer Sister Options Lydia Millet’s ‘A Children’s Bible’ For Limited Series, Tayarisha Poe To Write & Direct

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tayarisha Poe. View Article

December 16, 2020

In the Press

Thomas & Mercer Signs Three from Koontz

The Bookseller mentions Richard Heller as counsel to Dean Koontz. View Article

December 14, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Removing Bad Reviews Might Deceive Consumers, FTC Suggests

MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s view that removing negative reviews may mislead consumers. View Article

December 10, 2020

Published Articles: In the Press

Failure to Show Use on Component Goods

The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly Maynard’s article “Failure to Show Use on Component Goods.” (Behind paywall) View Article

December 10, 2020