Alerts: Employment Law
Courts Scrutinize Summer Internship Programs for Payment Errors
For some companies, summer interns aren't just bringing coffee this year. They're also bringing legal trouble. In an important decision on the subject of unpaid interns, a New York federal court ruled in June that Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. should have classified certain interns as "employees" and paid them pursuant to state and federal wage and hour laws. Here's a summary of what you need to know to help ensure your intern program is on the right side of the law. Read more.
July 10, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
Distinguishing Advertising from Search Results
As part of its ongoing effort to provide guidance to digital advertisers (including the recent release of the updated digital advertising guidance, staff at the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection recently sent a letter to search engine companies, including Google, Bing, Yahoo! and various shopping, travel and local business search engines. Read more.
July 1, 2013
FTC Warns Search Engines About Paid Ads
Online Media Daily quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC's warning to search engines about paid ads. View Article
June 26, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2013
Working Mother magazine Named Frankfurt Kurnit to its Best Law Firms for Women List. Read more.
June 19, 2013
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In the Press: Quoted
BuzzFeed Slideshow Leads to Copyright Lawsuit
The Daily Online Examiner quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about a lawsuit filed against BuzzFeed alleging the use of photos in their slideshows was done without permission. View Article
June 18, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Filmmaking Continuum on Display at SHOOT’s Directors/Producers Forum, New Directors Showcase
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum addressed legal issues arising from the intersection of advertising and entertainment at the SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum and was mentioned in an article highlighting the major topics from the event. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
June 14, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
DOROT Benefit Celebrates 37 Years of Linking the Generations
SFGate featured Rick Kurnit and his contributions to DOROT, an innovator in mobilizing volunteers to improve the lives of the elderly.
May 23, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Views on the News: Graduation
Student newspaper, Brandeis Independent, quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the job market for college graduates. Read more.
May 21, 2013
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Alerts: Advertising Law
Vermont Lifts Restriction on Purchases in Contests of Skill
A big change in a small state may have made your skill contests easier: Vermont has amended its Contests and Sweepstakes law to permit marketers to require a purchase as part of a contest. Read more.
May 20, 2013
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FTC Answers 92 Questions About Its Revised Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rules
In an effort to provide clarity on it its revised Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("Rules"), the FTC recently published a list of Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs") with information on how to comply. Read more.
May 16, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Hasbro Sues to Stop Warner Bros. ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ Film
Hollywood Reporter identified Maura Wogan as lead counsel for Hasbro in a case of unauthorized production of a film based on Dungeons & Dragons, the copyrights and trademarks of which are owned by Hasbro Inc. View Article
May 14, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Judges May ‘Friend’ Lawyers, Witnesses ABA Says
Professional Negligence News quoted Nicole Hyland in an article about the judicious use of electronic social media. Read more.
May 10, 2013
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Alerts: Advertising Law
Coming Soon: Updates to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission issued a report this week proposing to modernize the "Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule". The rule, originally issued in 1975 and known by many as the"30 Day Rule", requires merchants selling products by mail or phone to have a reasonable basis to expect that they can ship products within the advertised time frame, or, if no time frame is specified, within 30 days. Read more.
May 8, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA - 2013
Acquisition International has presented Frankfurt Kurnit with the award for Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA. The Acquisition International M&A awards recognize investors, advisers and service providers in their specialized fields.
May 8, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Battle of the (Supreme) Sexes
Metro New York mentioned Edward H. Rosenthal as the trademark lawyer for Leah McSweeney, owner of the "Married to The Mob" brand. View Article
May 6, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Oakley Challenges Nike
Sports Business Daily quoted Christopher Chase on the right of first refusal for sponsorship deals. View Article
May 6, 2013
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In the Press: Quoted
“Supreme Bitch” Case—Frankfurt Kurnit Defends Leah McSweeney
Edward H. Rosenthal defends Leah McSweeney, founder of the women's streetwear brand, "Married to The Mob" against trademark claims brought by Chapter 4 Corp., which manufactures “boys’ club” skateboard street wear.
May 2, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Social Media “No-No” Has Restaurant Doing Major Damage Control
Edward H. Rosenthal was quoted in Delware Online on a social media incident involving Padi restaurant.
April 26, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
Monitoring Employee E-mails
E-mail can be powerful evidence in a dispute, and whether employers and criminal investigators may use employee e-mail in litigation proceedings is a hot topic. A recent New York federal court decision outlined the current law in this area. Read more.
April 25, 2013
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Drive-By Storing: Google Agrees to Pay $7 Million to Settle Street View Privacy Case
According to a recent settlement, in addition to images of the world's roads and buildings, Google's special Street View vehicles may have also collected personal information from users on unencrypted business and personal wireless networks. Read more.
April 18, 2013
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In the Press: Quoted
So You Want to Self-Regulate? The National Advertising Division as Standard Bearer
The ABA's Antitrust Journal article quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on how NAD decisions serve as an important source of guidance for advertisers.
April 15, 2013
Alerts: Technology Law
HTC Settles FTC Device Security Charges
In February 2013, HTC, one of America's biggest sellers of mobile devices based on the Android, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone operating systems, settled FTC charges that millions of its smartphones and tablets had security holes that allowed malicious applications to send text messages, record audio, and even install additional malware onto a consumer's HTC device, without users' knowledge or permission. Read more.
April 12, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
DreamWorks, Participant Board Catholic Sex Scandal Project
Variety listed Andrew Hurwitz as counsel for Director Tom McCarthy in an article about McCarthy's latest film. View Article
April 12, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
JPC and SAG-AFTRA Tentative Deal Terms
The Joint Policy Committee and SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal on a new Commercials Contract. If approved, the deal will then be presented to SAG-AFTRA's full membership for ratification. Read more.
April 11, 2013
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Alerts: Employment Law
Hiring: New Law Protects Unemployed Job Applicants
Beginning June 11, 2013, a new New York City law aims to prohibit employers from basing hiring decisions on an applicant's unemployment status. The new law, which amends the New York City Human Rights Law, also bars job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. New York City employers should note the change in the law and take steps to ensure their hiring policies and procedures are in compliance. Here's a summary. Read more.
April 8, 2013
