In the Press: Quoted
City Theaters Go Dark in Summer Shakeout
Mark Merriman is quoted in The Wall Street Journal article, "City Theaters Go Dark in Summer Shakeout". View Article
June 27, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Corporate Counsel Magazine
Frankfurt Kurnit is mentioned in Corporate Counsel Magazine in the artice, "Mattress Maker Losing Sleep Over Website Reviews". View Article
June 27, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Will Brexit Impact my Trademark Rights in Europe?
Rest easy, trademark owners! While the UK has voted to leave the European Union, it is expected to take at least two years for that to occur. Here is what trademark owners need to know. Read more.
June 24, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Supreme Court Rules on Availability of Attorneys’ Fees in Copyright Cases
In the US, attorneys' fees generally are not available to the winning party unless authorized by statute or the parties have agreed to permit a fee award. Copyright law is one area where fee shifting is permitted, and courts have discretion to award a "reasonable" fee to the winning party. How do courts decide? Read more.
June 24, 2016
Published Articles
Athletes Quarterly Publishes Alan Sacks Article on Selling Your Story
Alan Sack's article, “Selling Your Story: What Are Your Creative Life Rights Worth? More Than You Think” speaks to the valuable opportunity that can arise from selling your life rights for a feature film, television series or book based on your life. View Article
June 23, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Jay Rand in Johns Hopkins Magazine
Jay Rand is featured in Johns Hopkins Magazine's Summer 2016 issue. View Article
June 23, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Greg Boyd in MediaPost
MediaPost quoted Greg Boyd on the FTC’s enforcement action against InMobi for illegal collection of location data including from children. View Article
June 23, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
How I Met Your Mother’ Star Josh Radnor Directing Sci-Fi Drama ‘The Leaves’
Our client, Josh Radnor is featured in the Variety article, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Star Josh Radnor Directing Sci-Fi Drama ‘The Leaves’". View Article
June 22, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Watch What You Say: New York Court Rule Will Expose More Attorney-Client Communications
Anyone who has ever had to litigate a dispute knows how important the attorney-client privilege is. Read more.
June 16, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2016
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2016 edition. Read more.
June 15, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016
For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.
June 14, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum Features Producer Perspectives, Content & Technology, Legal Issues
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in coverage of Shoot's afternoon Directors/Producers Forum and evening New Directors Showcase, both held at the DGA Theatre in New York. View Article
June 13, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
Food for Thought: FDA Will Reconsider Rules Governing Use of “Healthy” on Labels
Food advertising rules are in flux, and we have written about the FTC's recent focus on "natural" claims. Here are two more food advertising developments. Read more.
June 10, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Brian Maas Quoted in the New York Post
The New York Post quoted Brian Maas in defense of our client, the classical violinist David Garrett. (Article behind paywall) View Article
June 7, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
SXSW Interactive 2016 Must Read Takeaways
Wendy Stryker is mentioned in the Career Profiles article, "SXSW Interactive 2016 Must Read Takeaways." View Article
June 7, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Hospitality Industry Will Have to Weigh Options in Wake of Overtime Rule
Wendy Stryker is mentioned in theThe Society for Human Resources Managementarticle, "Hospitality Industry Will Have to Weigh Options in Wake of Overtime Rule".
June 2, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Oprah Winfrey Moves to Trademark a Line of Name-Brand Food Products
Catherine Farrelly was quoted by the New York Daily News on the creation of Oprah's own food label. View Article
June 2, 2016
Published Articles
In the Spirit of ‘Fun-Raising’
The New York Law Journal published an article featuring Richard Hofstetter and Barbara E. Shiers and our support for our client Comic Relief (and their fundraising event Red Nose Day.) View Article
June 1, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Fair Use in Authors Guild v. Google, Inc.
Jeremy S. Goldman was interviewed on the Legal Talk Network show Lawyer 2 Lawyer about fair use in Authors Guild v. Google, Inc. View Article
June 1, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Will Examine Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced last week its plan to host a public workshop on September 15, 2016 called "Putting Disclosures to the Test." Read more.
May 31, 2016
Alerts: Commercial Litigation: Employment Law
New Trade Secrets Law Calls for Changes to Handbooks and Certain Employment Agreements
As we noted in an alert last week, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 ("DTSA") creates a private right of action to sue in federal court for trade secret misappropriation, and provides for remedies including actual damages and attorneys' fees. Read more.
May 25, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit on the 2016 Midsize Hot List
The National Law Journal has once again named Frankfurt Kurnit to its 2016 Midsize Hot List. Read more.
May 23, 2016
Press Releases
FAN 109 (First Amendment News) Abrams Institute to Host Event on Commercial Speech
Concurring Opinions mentions Rick Kurnit and his participation in the Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression's event on Commercial Speech on June 13.
May 20, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
National Marketers Face Class Action Suits Under New Jersey Consumer Protection Law
A surge of recent lawsuits brought under a 30 year-old New Jersey consumer protection law has national marketers and their lawyers huddling. Here's a summary of how the law works and why there's exposure for marketers everywhere. Read more.
May 20, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
SirusXM Morning Briefing Covers the New Federal Overtime Rules
Wendy Stryker appeared on SiriusXM’s Morning Briefing with Tim Farley, where she discussed the new federal overtime rules and how those rules will affect media, entertainment and hospitality industry businesses. Listen to the six-minute interview here.
May 20, 2016
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