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Frankfurt Kurnit adds litigation partner Matthew D. Pearson in L.A.
Shoot magazine reported that Mattew D. Pearson joined Frankfurt Kurnit's Litigation Group. Read more.
February 27, 2026
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Litigation Partner Matthew D. Pearson in Los Angeles
February 20th, 2026 New York, N.Y. — Matthew D. Pearson has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the Litigation Group. Read more.
February 23, 2026
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Joshua M. Lewin to Partner
January 7th, 2026 New York, N.Y. — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Joshua M. Lewin as a partner in its Entertainment Group effective January 1, 2026. He is based in the firm's New York office. Read more.
January 7, 2026
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Wendy Heilbut Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Corporate & Finance Group
November 17, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Wendy Heilbut has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group. Read more.
November 17, 2025
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Holly Melton Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
May 8th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Holly Melton has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Advertising Group. Ms. Melton joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Crowell & Moring, where she co-led the firm’s advertising practice. Read more.
May 8, 2025
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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
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Sean Jefferson to Partner
January 3rd, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC is pleased to announce that it has elected Sean Jefferson as a partner effective January 1, 2025. Sean will be a partner in the firm’s Entertainment Group. He is based in the firm's New York office. Read more.
January 3, 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Litigation Partner Jacqueline Charlesworth in Los Angeles
Frankfurt Kurnit has added Jacqueline Charlesworth as a partner in the firm's Litigation Group. Read more.
September 4, 2024
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Frankfurt Kurnit Partner Ron Minkoff Receives APRL Kettlewell Award
(Chicago, IL) Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz litigation partner and chair of the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group, Ronald C. Minkoff, was honored by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) with the Charles W. Kettlewell Award. Read more.
August 5, 2024
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Frankfurt Kurnit Partners with the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s Privacy Certified Program
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
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Frankfurt Kurnit Advises Medstar in Sale of Forensic Files True Crime Television Catalog
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
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Frankfurt Kurnit Client Northwell Health Gets Big Win in Battle with NYU Langone Health System
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
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Frankfurt Kurnit Supports The Strong National Museum of Play
Frankfurt Kurnit is pleased to announce that it is partnering with The Strong National Museum of Play to help support The Strong’s educational mission and its recent capital expansion showcasing new exhibits on the history, business, and law of video games. Read more.
October 5, 2023
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Litigation Partner Camilla Chan in Los Angeles
Frankfurt Kurnit has added Camilla Chan as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Group. She will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Read more.
October 2, 2023
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Entertainment Partner Melanie Tomanov in Los Angeles
Frankfurt Kurnit has added Melanie Tomanov as a partner in the firm's Entertainment Group. Read more.
July 5, 2023
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Partner Ronald Minkoff Installed as Vice President of the New York County Lawyers Association
On Thursday, May 25, 2023 members of the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) installed Ronald C. Minkoff as Vice President at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting. Read more.
May 26, 2023
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Frankfurt Kurnit Represents Prodject LLC in its Sale to The Independents Group, Inc.
New York-based Prodject LLC (“Prodject”), the renowned creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design and execution for events and content in fashion, music, art, and popular culture, was acquired by The Independents Group, Inc., a global marketing and communications company. Read more.
April 6, 2023
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Privacy & Data Security Partner Rick Borden
Rick Borden has joined Frankfurt Kurnit as a partner in its Privacy & Data Security Group. Mr. Borden, who will be based in the firm’s New York office, joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Read more.
September 12, 2022
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Partner Tyler Maulsby Elected President-Elect of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers
On Saturday, August 6, 2022 the members of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) elected Tyler Maulsby as President-Elect at the organization's 2022 Annual Meeting. Read more.
August 8, 2022
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Adds New Litigation Partner
January 14, 2019, Los Angeles, CA - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Tricia L. Legittino as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Employment Groups. Ms. Legittino will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Read more.
January 14, 2019
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes New Advertising Law Partner
January 7, 2019, New York, NY - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has elected Hannah Taylor as a partner effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Taylor is now a partner in the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group. Read more.
January 7, 2019
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Top Litigation and Entertainment Lawyers to Partner
January 3, 2018, New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt as partners effective January 1st, 2018. Read more.
January 3, 2018
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Adds Entertainment Litigation Partner Joe Taylor in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Joseph R. Taylor as a partner in the firm’s Media & Entertainment Litigation Group. Read more.
September 28, 2017
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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
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Jay S. Rand Joins Frankfurt Kurnit as Co-Chair of the Corporate & Finance Group
March 9, 2016 New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Jay S. Rand as a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group. Read more.
March 9, 2016
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