Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Allison Williams, who is set to executive-produce and star alongside Charlie Day in the murder mystery "Kill Me," which will be selling at the upcoming Cannes market. View Article
April 24, 2024
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the current AI legal landscape and how to practically approach AI governance. View Article
April 19, 2024
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2024 includes Marcie Cleary, Andrew Hurwitz, and Amy Nickin. View Article
April 17, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Michael Skolnick, who is set to direct the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture." View Article
April 16, 2024
Pelham House mentions Julie M. Murray as one of the newest elected board members of The Picture House Regional Film Center in Westchester County. View Article
April 8, 2024
Daily Journal quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on recent CIPA rulings in Los Angeles courts that reveal a conflicting landscape, where opposing interpretations have left both sides claiming legitimacy. View Article
April 8, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to "Poor Things" Oscar nominee Tony McNamara, who is writing the script for the dark comedy film "War of the Roses." View Article
April 4, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to actor Tosin Morohunfola, who is set to appear in the indie dark comedy "The Late Night Creep." View Article
April 3, 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit is pleased to announce that its Interactive Entertainment and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Groups are partnering with the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to enhance cooperation between ESRB’s Privacy Certified program and the firm. ESRB Privacy Certified assists companies in the video game and toy industries in implementing and maintaining lawful, transparent, and responsible data collection and privacy policies, as well as practices for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and data. In 2001, the Federal Trade Commission approved ESRB Privacy Certified to serve as one of six Safe Harbor programs, overseeing its members’ compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Read more.
April 1, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Araminta Hall, whose novel "Imperfect Women" will be adapted into a television series by Apple. View Article
March 27, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to actor, writer, director, and producer Tosin Morohunfola, who has just signed with ColorCreative for management. View Article
March 25, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Anne Hamilton, who is set to direct Steven Schneider's new film "Boyfriend." View Article
March 22, 2024
Deadline mentions Scott Goldman as counsel to storyboard artist Jay Martin, who has co-created the graphic novel "The Venetian." View Article
March 20, 2024
Deadline mentions Alan D. Sacks as counsel to Waypoint Entertainment, which has just formed a strategic financial partnership with NEON aimed at fostering larger independent productions valued at $10 million and above. View Article
March 20, 2024
Content Partners, LLC, a leading independent owner of major studio-distributed films and television shows, has acquired from Medstar Television 400 Forensic Files episodes, and international distribution rights to Forensic Files II. Created by Paul Dowling, the President and CEO of Frankfurt Kurnit client Medstar Television, Forensic Files is a pioneer of true crime television. The series aired from 1996—2011 on TLC, and is currently on CNN-owned HLN network, streamed on digital platforms by FilmRise, and distributed to television outlets around the world. Read more.
March 19, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to ‘Fancy Dance’ director Erica Tremblay, who has just signed with CAA for representation. View Article
March 11, 2024
In a battle between two of the largest healthcare systems in the New York metropolitan area, a New York federal court on March 1st handed an early win to Frankfurt Kurnit client Northwell Health. NYU Langone Health System (“NYU Langone”) sued Northwell Health alleging false advertising and trade dress infringement (i.e., infringement of the overall design and appearance of NYU Langone’s advertisements)—under state and federal law. Read more.
March 6, 2024
Deadline mentions Hayden Goldblatt and Sean Jefferson as counsel to Scott McGehee and David Siegel, who are set to write, direct, and produce "The Friend," starring Naomi Watts and Bill Murray. View Article
March 5, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Shannon Thornton, who is set to star in Tyler Perry's new drama film "Joy Ridge." View Article
March 1, 2024
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on new lawsuits targeting bold marketing claims such as “100% sustainable” that could be misleading consumers. View Article
February 27, 2024
AdWeek quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on a new training certification program aimed to help advertisers understand how greenwashing can occur. Jeffrey is mentioned as a contributor to the course content. View Article
February 27, 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2024. Read more.
February 22, 2024
Law360 mentions Kimberly M. Maynard and Molly G. Rothschild as counsel to the New York Road Runners Inc., who alleged that New York City Runs Inc. copied marks for "Brooklyn Half Marathon" and "Brooklyn Half," which NYRR said it has used for more than 40 years. View Article
February 22, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Bill Krebs, who is set to write and executive produce the drama pilot ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ with Jenna Bans. View Article
February 20, 2024
Congratulations to our client, Sandra Halpern, whose sale of a commercial property in Queens, New York, was featured in The Real Deal as the largest deal of the day. Frankfurt Kurnit’s Larry Welch advised Ms. Halpern on the sale, Adam J. Osterweil advised on trust and estate issues, and Michael La Femina, Réne Scotland, Nikki Torain, Hilary Geier, and Don Thoresen provided valuable assistance in closing the deal. View Article
February 14, 2024
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