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Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
November 21, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Irish Legal 100
Irish Legal 100 named Maura Wogan to their Legal 100 list for 2016.
November 4, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
New York City Passes New Law Governing Freelance Workers
There's big news for employers with offices in New York City. Read more.
November 1, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in Biz Community's Advertising News article, "Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid". View Article
October 31, 2016
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Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Lack of Documentary Evidence Sinks Two Recent Trademark Applications
Business owners do not have to wait until they are actually using a trademark in commerce before seeking to register it with the Trademark Office. Read more.
October 28, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge
Brian E. Maas is quoted in the New York Law Journal article, "Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge". (Article behind paywall) View Article
October 26, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Non-Party Has Sufficient Interest to Disqualify Law Firm from Second Circuit Case
At the request of a non-party, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently disqualified the law firm BakerHostetler LLP ("Baker") from representing its client Prevezon Holdings Ltd. ("Prevezon"). Read more.
October 24, 2016
Published Articles
Athletes Quarterly Publishes Christopher Chase Article on Branded Product Lines
Christopher Chase's article, “Put Your Name on It: What Athletes Need to Know About Developing an Athlete-Branded Product Line” discusses issues for athletes creating a product line using their name, likeness, or trademark. View Article
October 19, 2016
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Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Get Ready for New Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the "Board") has announced a number of changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice, to take effect on January 14, 2017. Read more.
October 19, 2016
Published Articles
Getting the Deal Through: USA and Global Chapter
Getting the Deal Through published a new edition which includes chapters authored by Rick Kurnit (USA and Global).
October 18, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
21 States File Emergency Motion to Bar FLSA Overtime Rule
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "21 States File Emergency Motion to Bar FLSA Overtime Rule". View Article
October 17, 2016
Published Articles
Keeping the Privilege
The New York State Bar Association published Tyler Maulsby's article entitled, "Keeping the Privilege: What the Stock Decision Means for Clients and the State of the Intra-Firm Privilege" in the Fall 2016 edition of their publication, Inside. View Article
October 14, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Bad Bone
Rick Kurnit is quoted in the Vice article, "Bad Bone," about Ken Bone's recent promotional tweets. View Article
October 13, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Hurricane Damage Control: Piecing Together Time Records
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Hurricane Damage Control: Piecing Together Time Records". View Article
October 11, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Thinking of Licensing Your Brand Abroad?
Licensing a trademark abroad - for manufacture or distribution of goods or services - is not easy. Read more.
October 6, 2016
Overtime Rule May Result in More Off-the-Clock Work
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Overtime Rule May Result in More Off-the-Clock Work". View Article
October 6, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Blue Man Group Can’t Toss Royalties Suit
Nicole Bergstrom is featured in the Law360 article, "Blue Man Group Can't Toss Royalties Suit". View Article
October 6, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Vault’s Top 150 Under 150 Midsize Law Firms
Frankfurt Kurnit is featured in Vault's Top 150 Under 150 Midsize Law Firms. View Article
October 5, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2016
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." View Article
September 28, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Chris Chase in Agenda
Christopher Chase is quoted in the Agenda article, "Derek Jeter Sued for Breach of Fiduciary Duty". View Article
September 26, 2016
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Alerts: Advertising Law
Compliance Focus: FTC Begins Study of Consumer Disclosures
How effective are your consumer disclosures? A recent FTC workshop suggests it's a good time to ask. Here's a summary of what happened. Read more.
September 26, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2016
Super Lawyers listed thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2016 edition. Read more.
September 23, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
5 Things To Know About The Heller Ehrman Clawback Case
Ron Minkoff is quoted in the Law360 article, "5 Things To Know About The Heller Ehrman Clawback Case". View Article
September 20, 2016
In the Press: Praise
New York Law Journal Top Women in Law 2016
The New York Law Journal included Victoria Cook in its Top Women in Law list for 2016. The editors included female attorneys across New York who have had notable achievements over the past year. Victoria is one of only 30 attorneys selected. To read more about the honor, click here (subscription required).
September 16, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Gibbons Says DQ Bid In Quanta Pollution Row Is Too Late
A Law360 article about the DMJ Associates LLC v. Carl A. Capasso case (EDNY) mentioned our firm’s role as special professional responsibility counsel for Gibbons (which is counsel to Rexam Beverage Can Co.). The article quoted Nicole Hyland’s arguments supporting Gibbons’ efforts to overcome a disqualification motion. View Article
September 8, 2016