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In the Press: Praise
The Best Law Firms for Women, 2017
Forbes featured Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz in its report on the best law firms for women: “among the firms with women holding top positions is Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz…whose roster of equity partners is 38% women. Its non-equity partners are 33% female. Overall, women hold 75% of the spots on the management committee.” View Article
The American Lawyer and ABA Journal also mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz in their coverage of Working Mother Magazine’s annual list of the “Best Law Firms for Women”. The American Lawyer coverage is here. (Article behind a paywall), and the ABA Journal coverage is here.
July 26, 2017
In the Press: Praise
2017 Glass Ceiling Report Includes Frankfurt Kurnit as a Top Law Firm for Women
Law360’s Glass Ceiling Report features Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best law firms for female attorneys. Read more.
July 25, 2017
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2017
We are very pleased to announce that Working Mother magazine has once again named Frankfurt Kurnit to its "Best Law Firms for Women" list. Read more.
July 25, 2017
Published Articles
How Courts View Copyright Protection For Video Games
Law360 publishes Sean Kane's article, "How Courts View Copyright Protection For Video Games". Read more.
July 17, 2017
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In the Press: Praise
Hollywood Docket: ‘The Great Debaters’ Lawsuit Prompts First Amendment Argument
The Hollywood Reporter mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz's pro bono work with The Anti-Defamation League in opposition to President Donald Trump's travel ban in their Hollywood Docket. View Article
July 17, 2017
Alerts: Sports Law
June/July Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law. Read more.
July 12, 2017
Published Articles
Strategic Alliances for Entrepreneurs
The New York Stock Exchange and Caxton Business & Legal Publishers published Jay Rand’s article, Structuring a Strategic Alliance, in their new book, The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap — from Concept to IPO. View Article
July 11, 2017
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Third State Adopts Biometric Privacy Law
On June 1, 2017, Washington State joined Illinois and Texas as the third state to pass a biometric privacy law. The law, H.B. 1493, which goes into effect July 23, 2017, covers any business entity that collects biometric identifiers for commercial purposes. Read more.
July 11, 2017
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Alerts: Advertising Law
End of an Era at NAD?
Last week Frankfurt Kurnit's Advertising Group proudly hosted "A Twenty-Year NAD Retrospective: The Levine Legacy," an ABA program honoring Andrea Levine, on the occasion of her retirement as Director of NAD. With NAD transitioning to new (as yet unnamed) leadership, we thought it would be a good time to review some of the best practices that guide NAD practitioners every day. Read more.
July 10, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Why Gene Simmons Abandoned His ‘Devil Horns’ Trademark Application
IPWatchdog interviewed Catherine Farrelly about why Gene Simmons’ trademark application for a hand gesture was likely to fail. View Article
June 30, 2017
In the Press: Quoted
Nutrisystem: A Close Look at Nutrisystem’s Online Auto-Delivery Feature
The Capitol Forum quoted Terri Seligman on whether Nutrisystem’s diet plan marketing — specifically, its negative option offer — violates the Restore Online Shopper’s Confidence Act (ROSCA). View Article
June 30, 2017
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Children’s Privacy: FTC Issues New COPPA Guidance for IoT and Connected Devices
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") released a new report, Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business, to help companies understand their obligations under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"). Read more.
June 28, 2017
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In the Press: Quoted
Kiss Frontman Simmons Drops Bid For ‘Horns’ Trademark
Law360 quoted Catherine Farrelly on why Gene Simmons may have withdrawn a controversial trademark application. View Article
June 23, 2017
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
Published Articles
Advertising & Marketing 2017
Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor edited the 2017 version of "Getting the Deal Through — Advertising & Marketing 2017", a publication providing expert advice on the latest developments in the legislation, regulation and technological trends affecting advertising and marketing in key economies worldwide. View Article
June 23, 2017
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
A Big Phone Bill: Dish Network Telemarketing Violation Verdicts Total Approximately $341 Million
In a cautionary tale for marketers, two courts recently found satellite TV provider Dish Network ("Dish") liable for repeated and willful violations of federal and state telemarketing laws. Read more.
June 23, 2017
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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: Praise
Super Bowl All-Nighter Leads to Award-Winning Travel Ban Brief
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) awarded our law firm the Edward Brodsky Founders Award in recognition of our work for the ADL in the Trump “travel ban” cases. Bloomberg BNA and The New York Law Journal summarized our amicus brief arguments, covered our award, and explained how our brief came together.
June 21, 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
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Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Supreme Court Strikes Down Lanham Act Prohibition on Registration of Disparaging Trademarks
On June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Matal v. Tam that Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act, which prohibits the federal registration of disparaging trademarks, is unconstitutional because it violates "a bedrock First Amendment principle: Speech may not be banned on the ground that it expresses ideas that offend." Read more.
June 20, 2017
Alerts: Entertainment Law
Video Game Association Challenges Chicago’s Online Streaming Services Tax
One of the nation's most prominent video game associations has decided to challenge Chicago's controversial "Cloud Tax." Read more.
June 16, 2017
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2017
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, listed Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) in Tier 1 in its 2017 edition Read more.
June 15, 2017
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2017
For the thirteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work. Read more.
June 13, 2017
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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
