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In the Press
SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event Features Insights from Two-Time DGA Award Winner Matthew Heineman
Shoot Online mentions Jeffery A. Greenbaum in its overview of the 17th Annual New Directors Showcase Event. Mr. Greenbaum spoke about arising legal issues between advertising and entertainment. View Article
June 11, 2019
In the Press
Subcontractor Can’t Duck $8.7M Home Depot Damages Award
Law360 mentions Caren Dector as counsel to an injured worker in a lawsuit against Home Depot and its subcontractor Bryan’s Home Improvement Corp. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 31, 2019
In the Press
Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin Settle Reading Program TM Row
Law360 mentions Edward H. Rosenthal as counsel to Scholastic in a trademark infringement case with Springboards to Education Inc. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 30, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2019
The Legal 500 praises four of our core practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; Intellectual Property (Copyright); and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 18 of our attorneys individually: Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Victoria Cook, Daniel M. Goldberg, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Gavin McElroy, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal and Maura Wogan. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Hannah Taylor is listed as “Next Generation Lawyer” in Marketing and Advertising.
May 29, 2019
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In the Press: Quoted
Ariana Grande, Louis C.K. Concert Rules Push Copyright Limits
Bloomberg Law and Ticket News quote Rick Kurnit on celebrity efforts to control use of their image and performances in news stories. View Article
May 28, 2019
In the Press
Top 5 Global Issues Among Ad Self-Regulatory Bodies
Marklives mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and his GALA presentation about global advertising trends. View Article
May 28, 2019
In the Press
SHOOT Sets Panels and Announces Sponsors for May 30th New Directors Showcase Event At The DGA, NYC
Shoot Online mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum as a speaker on the “Living on the Cutting Edge of Content” panel at the SHOOT 2019 New Directors Showcase. View Article
May 23, 2019
In the Press
Cannes: ‘Amanda Knox’ Director Rod Blackhurst to Helm ‘Blood for Dust’ (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter and Shoot Online mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rod Blackhurst who is set to direct “Blood for Dust” from Witchcraft Motion Picture Company. View Article
May 22, 2019
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In the Press: Quoted
Nespresso-Compatible Labels Focus of Trademark Suit
Bloomberg Law quotes Catherine Farrelly on the trademark infringement case between Nespresso and Jones Brothers Coffee Co. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 22, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Game of Trademarks: How ‘Thrones’ Shields its Brand
Law360 quotes Catherine Farrelly on entertainment franchises filing trademarks for their successful shows that result in merchandise opportunities. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 22, 2019
In the Press
SAG-AFTRA’s New Commercials Contract Explained: Who May Benefit
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Brian G. Murphy’s summary of the Alternate Compensation Structure (ACS) that is part of the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract. View Article
May 16, 2019
Published Articles: In the Press
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2019
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2019 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor. View Article
May 14, 2019
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In the Press: Quoted
Federal Judge Did Not Disclose Connection to Player in Lawsuit, Records Show
Daily News quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on ethics concerns over a judge's failure to disclose an association with a fellow judge named in an lawsuit they presided over. View Article
May 13, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Ranked as a Best-Branded Law Firm in the BTI Brand Elite 2019
Corporate counsel ranked Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz as a best-branded law firm in the BTI Brand Elite 2019. This was based solely on in-depth interviews with more than 694 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies.
May 10, 2019
In the Press
CNN Films and Trilogy Films Team Up for Congressman John Lewis Documentary
Radio Facts mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to the filmmakers who are developing a new documentary feature about Congressman John Robert Lewis with CNN Films and Trilogy Films. View Article
May 10, 2019
Published Articles
Beyond ‘Brady’: The Ethical Implications When a Prosecutor Learns That an Officer Fabricated Evidence
The New York Law Journal published Tyler Maulsby’s article “Beyond ‘Brady’: The Ethical Implications When a Prosecutor Learns That an Officer Fabricated Evidence.” The article discuses a prosecutor’s ethical obligations under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct when learning of new evidence that might exonerate a convicted defendant. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 10, 2019
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In the Press: Praise
Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up the Firm Ranks in Q1
Law360 mentions Hannah Taylor’s promotion to partner in their list of promotions for the first quarter of 2019. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 10, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Chatbots & AI—Business, Legal, and Ethical Concerns
Texas Bar Blog quotes Hannah Taylor and Daniel Goldberg on general policies for companies to follow when interacting through virtual assistants and chats. View Article
May 2, 2019
Alerts: Sports Law
April 2019 Sports Industry News
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we hit Spring. Read more.
April 30, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2019
For the fifteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. Read more.
April 29, 2019
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In the Press
AT&T, Sprint Settle ‘5GE’ False Advertising Suit
Law360 mentions Kimberly Maynard as counsel to Sprint in its false advertising lawsuit against AT&T, which settled on April 22nd. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 23, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Variety’s 2019 Legal Impact Report
Variety included Victoria Cook and Andrew Hurwitz in its 2019 Legal Impact Report. The report spotlights the leading attorneys in the entertainment industry over the past year. View Article
April 16, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Willkie Atty in ‘Varsity Blues’ Scandal Could Practice Again
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about how one New York lawyer involved the college admission scandal could secure a lighter penalty post-conviction. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 9, 2019
Published Articles: In the Press
When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews” in their expert analysis section. The article discuses advertiser responsibility for misleading consumer reviews on third-party retail websites. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 4, 2019
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In the Press: Quoted
Who Should Own Photos of Slaves? The Descendants, not Harvard, a Lawsuit Says
The New York Times quotes Rick Kurnit on the difficulty of claiming ownership of daguerreotypes. View Article
April 1, 2019