Alerts: Hospitality Law
Avoid the “Change of Control” Trap to Keep Your Finance and Sale Deals Moving Forward
Commercial leases often require tenants who are selling or refinancing their companies to obtain landlord consent prior to transfers, assignments or sublets. But not all “Transfer, Assignment or Sublet” clauses are created equally. And giving a landlord too broad an approval right for changes in control can create headaches for commercial tenants—including lost business opportunities, or even lost lease rights. Here’s how to avoid a common trap. Read more.
March 25, 2025
In the Press: Praise
Billboard Names Jacqueline Charlesworth to Its Women In Music Hall of Fame
Billboard magazine has again selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth for its Women in Music Hall of Fame. This singular honor recognizes artists, creators, producers, and executives for their contributions to the music industry and community. The award ceremony will take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The magazine previously named Ms. Charlesworth Woman Executive of the Year for helping to create and pass the Music Modernization Act, landmark legislation that updated the U.S. music licensing system to streamline the licensing and payment process for digital music services.
March 24, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
The Television Academy’s Second Annual AI Summit Pushed Calm—and Concern
IndieWire quotes Andrew Folks who spoke on a panel of legal experts at the Television Academy’s AI Summit at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. The speakers addressed AI's impact on the industry and talent. Mr. Folks stated that privacy and copyright laws “are grappling” to address AI. He explained regulatory actions, and the application of copyright law. He also discussed litigation, including how OpenAI and Google in a government proposal argued that fair use protections apply to all copyrighted material used for AI purposes. The article noted, "over 400 A-List Hollywood power players condemned such an action." View Article
March 21, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
ICAS Announces Winners of the 2025 Global Awards at Annual Meetings in Mumbai
ICAS quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the importance of advertising self-regulation in protecting consumers and guiding brands on best practices in advertising. An international independent jury of self-regulatory experts chaired by Jeff chose six winners that contribute to responsible marketing practices and a more effective and impactful self-regulatory system. View Article
March 18, 2025
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In the Press: Quoted
Vegas Lights, Industry Nights, and the Future of Games
DICE quotes Sean F. Kane on the legal implications of generative AI in video games, including intellectual property uncertainty, privacy and data risks, and shifting platform policies.
March 17, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
So You Want to Start Originating (Part 2)
Chambers Associates quotes S. Gregory Boyd on ways that junior associates can pursue thier professional goals by starting business development early in their careers. View Article
March 12, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
OpenAI, Meta Fair Use Bids Risky in Copyright Drama
Jeremy S. Goldman is interviewed on Bloomberg Intelligence's Votes & Verdicts podcast by analyst Tamlin Bason to discuss AI copyright issues and analyze how a recent rejection of fair use in an LLM dispute may influence pending cases. View Article
March 12, 2025
In the Press: Praise
Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
Lawdragon recognizes twenty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers guide for 2025. View Article
March 11, 2025
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Alerts: Estate Planning Law
Estate Planning Update
While the estate and gift tax exemption is at an all time high in 2025, this could change dramatically in 2026. Accordingly, for 2025, please consider the following updates and planning considerations. Read more.
March 11, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
Donald Trump Suffers Supreme Court Setback on Foreign Aid
Newsweek quotes Jeremy Bates on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to support a federal judge's decision to order the Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion to U.S. Agency for International Development contractors for work they had already completed. The article quotes the amicus brief that Mr. Bates submitted supporting the aid organizations. View Article
March 5, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
So You Want To Start Originating?
Chambers Associate quotes S. Gregory Boyd on the strategies young lawyers and associates can employ to build their practice and clientele. View Article
March 4, 2025
In the Press
EXCLUSIVE: Alessandra Ambrosio Signs With The Lions
Women's Wear Daily (WWD) mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Brazilian model and former Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, who has just signed with The Lions for representation in fashion. View Article
February 19, 2025
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In the Press
Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, Michael Abbott Jr. & Sean Gunn To Star In Indie Horror Pic ‘Appofeniacs’ From Writer-Director Chris Marrs Piliero
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Sean Gunn, who has just finished wrapping and exec-producing "Appofeniacs", an indie horror film from writer-director Chris Marrs Piliero. View Article
February 18, 2025
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
Chambers Global 2025 Ranks Daniel M. Goldberg
Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 ranks Daniel M. Goldberg for his expertise in Privacy & Data Security.
February 13, 2025
In the Press: Quoted
4 Takeaways From 1st Opinion on AI Training and Fair Use
Law 360 quotes Jacqueline Charlesworth on the Third Circuit ruling granting summary judgment to Thomson Reuters, in a case alleging tech startup ROSS Intelligence infringed copyrighted material from Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw platform to create a competing legal research tool. Ms. Charlesworth stated the ruling is significant because many AI companies are asserting transformative use, in interpreting The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith case. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 13, 2025
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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
Thomson Reuters Prevails in Copyright Battle with AI Company
MediaDailyNews quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the federal court decision that Ross Intelligence infringed Thomson Reuters’ copyright by training its services using Westlaw summaries, known as “headnotes.” Mr. Goldman states the ruling could impact lawsuits by other copyright owners over the use of their material to develop AI. However, he distinguishes some of the high-profile cases such as those against OpenAI in training ChatGPT. He notes OpenAI argues it did not copy material to compete with authors and publishers but to create its language model and technology. 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
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In the Press
Isabelle Fuhrman, Ben Hardy, Scoot McNairy to Lead Dystopian Thriller ‘Die by Night,’ Protagonist Launching in Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety mentions Victoria S. Cook and Ben Moskowitz as counsel to Emmy nominee Rod Blackhurst, who will be writing and directing the upcoming survival thriller "Die by Night". View Article
February 3, 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
In the Press
Robert Eggers Set For ‘Labyrinth’ Sequel At TriStar
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Robert Eggers, who has just closed a deal to write and direct a new "Labyrinth" film for TriStar Pictures. View Article
January 29, 2025
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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
