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Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
New California Privacy Law Calls for Significant Changes
On the heels of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California has now passed a digital privacy law that gives consumers more control over their personal information online. Read more.
June 29, 2018
In the Press
ADL Saddened and Outraged at Supreme Court Decision Upholding Muslim Ban
ADL online mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit as the firm who prepared an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that blocked the President’s third attempt at a travel ban. View Article
June 27, 2018
In the Press
Black Enterprise Covers the American Black Film Festival 2018
Black Enterprise includes Lisa E. Davis in its coverage of the American Black Film Festival in Miami. Ms. Davis spoke about protecting intellectual property and executing talent contracts during the "Business of Entertainment Seminar: Unlocking the Mystery of Deal Points." View Article
June 25, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Cuba Issues Consumer Protection Rules
The World Trademark Review quotes Jeffrey Greenbaum on Cuba’s new consumer protection rules.
June 25, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
Indians Pitcher Trevor Bauer Sues Louisiana Trainer for Unauthorized Use of Likeness
Yahoo Sports quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on major league pitcher Trevor Bauer’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of his likeness and image by training company TopVelocity. View Article
June 22, 2018
Alerts: Advertising Law
Get Ready for California’s New “Automatic Renewal” Rules
California recently amended its Automatic Purchase Renewals law. The amended statute - effective July 1st -- require marketers to provide consumers of automatic renewal or continuous service offers with more information and easier ways to terminate. Read more.
June 22, 2018
In the Press
New Media Doesn’t Mean New Rules: The Challenges of Chatbots
Social Media Week online covers Daniel Goldberg and Hannah Taylor’s discussion about chatbots on the main stage at Social Media Week Los Angeles. View Article
June 21, 2018
In the Press
Hayden Goldbatt in Michigan Alumnus magazine
Michigan Alumnus magazine notes Hayden Goldbatt’s promotion to partner in their Summer 2018 edition. View Article
June 21, 2018
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In the Press
Play-Doh Scent Registration May Serve As Trademark Model
Bloomberg BNA spotlights Catherine Farrelly as the lawyer behind Hasbro Inc.’s successful registration of the iconic Play-Doh scent. The article notes that “scents are the rarest” non-traditional trademarks to register.
June 20, 2018
Published Articles
Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry
Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne wrote Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry, published by Taylor & Francis/CRC Press. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and ships August 7, 2018. It serves as a comprehensive resource not only for videogame entrepreneurs breaking in to the field, but also for seasoned interactive entertainment executives. View Article
June 19, 2018
In the Press
Desus & Mero Set To Headline Showtime Late-Night Talk Show
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Desus Nice and The Kid Mero who will headline a weekly late-night talk show on Showtime. View Article
June 19, 2018
In the Press: Praise
Media Law International Praises Frankfurt Kurnit Media Practice
Media Law International ranks Frankfurt Kurnit in “Tier 2” in its specialist guide of global leaders in media law. The guide praises Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and S. Gregory Boyd individually. View Article
June 19, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
US World Cup Selection A Boon For Soccer Deal Attorneys
Law360 quotes Christopher Chase on the advertising benefits the 2026 World Cup will bring to the United States. View Article
June 15, 2018
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2018
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, ranks our Marketing and Advertising group in Tier 1 and our Media and Entertainment group in Tier 2. The Legal 500 also praises our Intellectual Property (Copyright) practice. Read more.
June 12, 2018
In the Press
Amanda Seyfried Joins Kevin Bacon in Blumhouse Thriller ‘You Should Have Left’
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried who will star opposite Kevin Bacon in the supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions. View Article
June 12, 2018
Alerts: Sports Law
May/June Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Summer. Read more.
June 11, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
Legal Pitfalls Bedevil Some New #MeToo Policies, Experts Say
Law360 mentions Wendy Stryker in an article about companies strengthening their harassment policies in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Wendy notes anonymous company hotlines have become a popular way to report harassment. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 8, 2018
In the Press
SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event Features Insights From Filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev, Cross-section Of Industry Pros
SHOOT online mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a panelist for the session “Embracing Change: Inclusion; Tapping Into The Freelance Talent Pool; Agency, Client and Production Company Relationships; New Opportunities” during SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase Event in New York. View Article
June 5, 2018
Alerts: Advertising Law
“Made in the U.S.A.” Claims Continue to be Scrutinized
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code ("Section 17533"), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled "Made in U.S.A" to California consumers. Read more.
June 4, 2018
In the Press
Hasbro Registers Play-Doh Smell As Trademark
Law360 lists Catherine Farrelly as counsel to Hasbro who was granted a trademark registration for the smell of Play-Doh by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 1, 2018
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In the Press
Quinn Emanuel Tiff With Ex-Partners Raises Ethics Questions
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in a law firm partnership dispute about contractual restrictions on attorney departures. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 1, 2018
In the Press
‘Primates of Park Avenue’ TV Series in the Works
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wednesday Martin whose memoir is being developed into a scripted comedy by Lionsgate TV. View Article
June 1, 2018
In the Press
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property
Reuters mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as a speaker for the Copyright Society’s panel discussion “Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement.” (Behind paywall) View Article
May 30, 2018
In the Press
Bryan Cave Partner Exits LabMD’s Cover-Up Suit, For Now
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Mary Beth Buchanan whose cover-up suit against them was dismissed by a New York federal judge without prejudice. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 29, 2018
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In the Press
Electronic Retailing Association Government Affairs Conference Fly-In
The AP Washington Report mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a speaker at the ERA’s Government Affairs Conference Fly-In in Washington, DC. Mr. Greenbaum moderated a panel on trending topics in direct response advertising. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 25, 2018