Law.com quotes Sean F. Jefferson and Emma C. Smizer on how lawyers in their late 20s and 30s are building books of business. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 22, 2024
California Lawyers Association mentions Daniel M. Goldberg and Bram Schumer's article, "California Privacy Law and the Impact on Ad Tech" in their Privacy Law Section newsletter. The article is also published in CLA's inaugural Privacy Law Journal. View Article
May 15, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to comedian and actor Jacqueline Novak, who has just signed on to the cast of Sony Pictures‘ romance "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey." View Article
May 13, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer Karley Sciortino, whose thriller film "I Want Your Sex" will star Olivia Wilde. View Article
May 10, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to filmmakers Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni, who have just signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Sloan will make his directorial debut for the feature film, "Gazer," which is set to premiere as part of Directors’ Fortnight and compete for the Camera d’Or at Cannes. View Article
May 10, 2024
Brooklyn Paper quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the trademark infringement lawsuit brought forth by the New York Road Runners against NYCRuns. NYRR claims that NYCRuns is "misleading consumers” by using the name Brooklyn Half Marathon, which Road Runners trademarked in the 1980s. View Article
May 9, 2024
AdExchanger mentions Frankfurt Kurnit's 2024 Tech Law Summit and quotes the panelists on U.S. privacy compliance, Washington's My Health My Data Act, and data mapping. View Article
May 7, 2024
Chefs are expanding their expertise beyond the kitchen to reach wider audiences and explore opportunities in the entertainment industry. As chefs seek to leverage their culinary skills and their personal brand in new ventures, such as television shows, cookbooks, and product lines, this transition comes with its own set of challenges. In this second installment of the Frankfurt Kurnit Hospitality Law Newsletter, we'll discuss the top three considerations chefs should keep in mind as they navigate their success in the spotlight and showcase their talents on a broader stage. Read more.
May 6, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to director and screenwriter Anne Hamilton, who was named a grantee of the Inevitable Foundation and Loreen Arbus Foundation's "Elevate Collective" program. View Article
May 3, 2024
On September 15, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S5640 (“S5640”) into law, introducing a new section 203-f to New York’s labor law. This legislation imposes new limitations on the use of invention assignment clauses in employment agreements within New York. Effective immediately upon signing by Governor Hochul, S5640 marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to managing the balance between employee and employer intellectual property (“IP”) rights. Employers should review their existing employee invention assignment agreements to ensure these agreements comport with the new law. Read more.
May 2, 2024
Variety includes Marcie Cleary and Lisa E. Davis in its 2024 "Women's Impact Report: New York" list. View Article
April 30, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a new Rule which bans for-profit employers from entering into post-employment, non-compete agreements with employees. By a vote of 3 to 2 the FTC determined that these non-compete agreements constitute “unfair competition” under the FTC Act. The Rule is effective 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. Here’s what employers and executives need to know. Read more.
April 26, 2024
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
We provide tailored, industry-specific legal updates to our clients and other friends of the firm.
