In the Press: Quoted
Gene Simmons Comes to his Senses
Consequence of Sound quoted Catherine Farrelly on why Gene Simmons may have withdrawn his “horns” trademark application. View Article
June 23, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
‘Politically Charged Environment’ Fuels Discussion at City Bar Diversity Conference
The New York Law Journal quotes Lisa E. Davis, who attended the New York City Bar Association's third annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference. (Link behind a paywall.) View Article
June 22, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Protects Disparaging Trademarks
The National Law Journal quoted Catherine Farrelly on the US Supreme Court’s recent decision on disparaging trademarks. (Article behind paywall) View Article
June 21, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Supreme Court Says Disparaging Trademark Names Are Protected
Broadcasting & Cable quoted Catherine Farrelly on whether the Washington Redskins trademarks could be reinstated under the recent Supreme Court decision in Matal v. Tam. View Article
June 21, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Jurors’ Anti-Attorney Bias Is More Paranoia Than Fact
Ron Minkoff was quoted by Law360 on anti-attorney bias and malpractice suits here.
June 12, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
New State Bar Committee to Examine Tech Issues
New York Law Journal coverage of the New York State Bar Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession noted that Ron Minkoff is a member of the committee. (Article behind paywall) View Article
June 6, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum: Legal Aid
SHOOT’s Directors/Producers Forum and evening New Directors Showcase, both held at the DGA Theatre in NYC on Thursday, May 25, offered a wide range of insights and observations, as well as substantive exposure for up-and-coming filmmaking talent. The Forum featured Jeff Greenbaum and Victoria Cook. Here’s a rundown of Forum proceedings. Read more.
June 2, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Injunction Against President Trump’s “Travel Ban”
CNN posted the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in International Refugee Assistance Project v. Trump, upholding the district court’s nationwide preliminary injunction order against President Trump’s Executive Order 13780. Frankfurt Kurnit drafted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Union for Reform Judaism, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and Women of Reform Judaism. View Article
May 25, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Don’t Have the Budget for a Celebrity Instagrammer?
CNBC quoted Jeff Greenbaum on the use of influencers by brands on social media. View Article
April 27, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Will FTC Crack Down On Instagram Ads?
MediaPost’s Policy Blog quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum on recent FTC action focusing on advertisers’ use of influencers. View Article
April 21, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Fox’s Napolitano Could Face Ethics Trouble Over Wiretap Claims
The New Jersey Law Journal quoted Nicole Hyland on ethical considerations arising from a Fox legal commentator’s on-air remarks. (Article behind paywall) View Article
March 29, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
A Dozen Takeaways From the UCLA Entertainment Symposium
The Hollywood Reporter quoted Victoria Cook on the growing risk of lawsuits by public figures against filmmakers. View Article
March 22, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Hasbro Scent Application for Play-Doh
Fox News, Teen Vogue, The World IP Review, The Independent, Refinery29, Fatherly, and Beauty Packaging quoted Catherine Farrelly on Hasbro’s recent trademark “scent” application for Play-Doh.
March 17, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Amanda Seales Upped To Regular On HBO’s Insecure
Deadline Hollywood mentioned Lisa E. Davis as attorney for Amanda Seales in her HBO and TruTV deals. View Article
March 7, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Play-Doh Moves to Make Sure You Can’t Copy Their Signature Smell
Mashable mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit as the lawyers behind Hasbro’s Play-Doh scent trademark registration. View Article
March 7, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
‘Unprofessional’ Attorney Avoids Sanctions In MLB TV Settlement
Law360 mentions Brian Maas and Tyler Maulsby as the lawyers for Christopher Bandas, who successfully avoided Rule 11 sanctions in Garber v. Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. View Article
March 7, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Artificial Intelligence Raises Ethical Concerns For Attorneys
Law360 quoted Ron Minkoff on how technological developments such as artificial intelligence are changing the practice of law. View Article
March 6, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Hasbro Filed to Protect Play-Doh Smell
Inside Counsel magazine quoted Catherine Farrelly on Hasbro’s trademark “scent” registration for Play-Doh.
March 2, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
What’s That Smell? Play-Doh Leads Charge For Scent TMs
Law360 quoted Catherine Farrelly on Hasbro’s efforts to acquire a trademark for the scent of Play-Doh. The New York Times picked up Law360' s coverage of the Play-Doh mark in its 13 Great Stories That Have Nothing to Do With Politics column here. View Article
February 24, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Fox Apologizes for Use of Fake News Sites in ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Ad Campaign
The Los Angeles Times quoted Rick Kurnit on right of publicity issues arising from a 20th Century Fox movie advertising campaign. View Article
February 21, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Stephen Curry Spoke. Under Armour Listened. Now What?
The Associated Press, ESPN, CBS News, and Sports Illustrated quoted Christopher Chase on contract issues arising from friction between an NBA star and his sponsor.
February 17, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Paul McCartney Sues Sony/ATV for Publishing Rights to Beatles’ Catalog
Inside Counsel quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on Paul McCartney’s attempt to use copyright termination laws to reclaim rights to certain Beatles’ songs.
February 13, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Shondaland To Develop Luvvie Ajayi’s Book “I’m Judging You” As Cable Series
Deadline features the news that Luvvie Ajayi’s debut book, I’m Judging You: The Do Better Manual, will be developed as a cable comedy series by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers’ Shondaland, along with ABC Signature Studios.
February 7, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Forfeiture and Restitution: Ships Passing in the Night?
The New York Law Journal published Brian Maas and Caren Decter’s essay about the disconnect between the government’s forfeiture powers and a victim’s right to restitution. (Article behind paywall) View Article
January 31, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Ethics Group Backs High Court Look At Nonresident Atty Law
Law360 mentioned Ron Minkoff as counsel to the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers in its Amicus Curiae brief to the US Supreme Court seeking constitutional review of a New York statute governing nonresident attorney practice. View Article
January 24, 2017
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