In the Press: Praise
Finance Monthly Global Awards 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit is on the shortlist for Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – USA. Finance Monthly will announce the winners in February.
January 3, 2014
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Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Ethics Roundup for 2013: Six Developments that Affect the Way We Practice Law
Our work as professional responsibility attorneys over the past year has given us a front row seat to the most bedeviling ethical conundrums faced by lawyers. In our final Ethics Alert of 2013, we re-cap six important developments for New York-area lawyers, along with tips for staying on the right side of the line. Read more.
December 26, 2013
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
Governor Cuomo Signs New York State Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013
On December 18, 2013, the "Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013" (the "Act") was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The Act represents a major overhaul to New York's Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, the first of its kind in over 40 years. Read more.
December 20, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
Minimum Wage Increases and Reminders of Changes for the New Year for New York Employers
For those employers covered by New York's new Hospitality Wage Order, tip credit rules are also changing effective December 31, 2013. Read more.
December 20, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Crain’s 2013 ‘Best Places to Work in NYC’ List
Above the Law covered Crain's Best Places to Work list. Frankfurt Kurnit was highest ranked among the seven law firms listed. View Article
December 10, 2013
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Are Your Pre-Merger Communications with Your Client Protected?
The purchaser in a corporate merger owns the seller's pre-merger communications with its lawyer, according to a recent Delaware decision. In Great Hill Equity Partners Iv, LP v. SIG Growth Equity Fund I, LLP, the buyer sued former shareholders of the seller alleging they fraudulently induced the buyer to enter into the transaction. Read more.
December 10, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
Highlights from FTC’s Native Advertising Workshop: More Questions Than Answers?
The Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") hosted its much-anticipated workshop, "Blurred Lines: Advertising or Content?", in Washington, DC. The workshop facilitated a discussion among major industry stakeholders on the practice of "native advertising" in order to help the FTC determine whether additional regulatory guidance is needed. Read more.
December 9, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Madeline and The Family Business
Forbes quoted Edward H. Rosenthal and Barbara E. Shiers in an article about the estate of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of Madeline. View Article
December 6, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Goes After Flashlight App for Sharing Location Data
MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on an investigation of an app that facilitates sharing of geolocation data and unique device identifiers with ad networks. View Article
December 5, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
‘Astroturfing’ Bust Spotlights Online Review Troubles
Corporate Counsel quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in an article about the details of a yearlong undercover operation designed to halt illegal reviewing activity. View Article
December 2, 2013
Alerts: Restaurant Law
Federal Court Says Supervisors May Participate in Tip Sharing
On November 21, 2013, the Second Circuit in New York issued a decision in Barenboim v. Starbucks, interpreting § 196-d of New York's Labor Law, which prohibits an employer, his or her agent or an officer of a corporation from retaining any part of a gratuity. Read more.
December 2, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
10 Screenwriters to Watch
Variety recognized Andrew Hurwitz's client Jennifer Lee as one of "10 Screenwriters to Watch". View Article
November 26, 2013
Published Articles
Right of Publicity Claims Based on Brand Integration into Editorial Content
Rick Kurnit published an article in Lawyer Monthly's Global Expert Guide to IP 2014 about brand integration and editorial content. View Article
November 22, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Candice Kersh Named Advertising Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers named Candice Kersh the 2014 Advertising Lawyer of the Year - New York City. Candice is the first woman to receive this honor. View Article
November 21, 2013
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Proposed Bill Would Help Brand Owners Keep Trademark and Copyright Infringing Goods Out of the U.S.
Brand owners and intellectual property rights advocates are reaching out to Congress to voice their support for S. 662, the "Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013." The bill, if passed, would strengthen enforcement of intellectual property laws at U.S. borders. Read more.
November 12, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Featured in Electronic Commerce & Law Report
Terri Seligman was featured in Electronic Commerce & Law Report on how the new federal gift card regulations affect social buying websites such as Groupon and LivingSocial.
November 11, 2013
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Use of “Of Counsel” Title for Lawyers in Foreign Countries
A recent New York City Bar Professional Ethics Committee opinion offers important new guidance to New York law firms on use of the "of counsel" title for lawyers who work in foreign countries. The opinion states that a New York law firm can designate as "of counsel" a New York attorney who resides and practices law overseas, provided the firm complies with three criteria. Read more.
November 7, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in “Best Lawyers 2014”
In its 2014 edition Best Lawyers ranked Frankfurt Kurnit in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment, Trademark, and Trust & Estates Law, "Tier 2" in Litigation (IP) and Media Law, and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Litigation. Read more.
November 6, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Will Publishers Lose Free-Speech Protection with Native Advertising?
Rick Kurnit was quoted by MediaPost after his panel discussion at the OmmaNative conference. View Article
November 5, 2013
Alerts: Employment Law
Legal Requirements for Working with Child Models
On October 21, New York State passed a new child labor law. This law adds print and runway models under the age of 18 to the definition of "child performers" protected by the New York Labor Law. Read more.
November 5, 2013
Alerts: Advertising Law
iPhone Accessories Company Settles FTC Charges
A marketer of iPhone accessories and other products recently settled Federal Trade Commission charges that the company made false claims that its products are made in the United States. Read more.
October 29, 2013
In the Press: Praise
Adweek Names Rick Kurnit a Top 50 Executive
Rick Kurnit has been named to Adweek's Top 50 Executives Who Make the Wheels Turn list. He was the only lawyer on a list comprising buyers, sellers, content makers and marketers who are taking a break from tradition and generating revenue as they do so. View Article
October 29, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Actor-Filmmaker Josh Radnor Signs with UTA
The Hollywood Reporter listed Andrew Hurwitz as counsel for Josh Radnor, star of How I Met Your Mother and writer and director of two Sundance features. View Article
October 25, 2013
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted by The Wrap on “Scandal” Scandal
The Wrap quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in its article about allegations that ABC used an ABC employee to run a fan blog and tweet in support of the show "scandal" without disclosing the relationship. View Article
October 25, 2013
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
California Amends Its Online Privacy Protection Act
Last month California introduced two amendments to the state's privacy law, the California Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments establish new requirements for operators of websites, online services and mobile apps that collect personal information about California residents. Read more.
October 21, 2013
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