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In the Press: Quoted

Rick Kurnit Featured in Altsounds.com

Rick Kurnit was one of the panelists at the Entertainment Business Law Seminar at CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2010 in New York City.

October 9, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Rick Kurnit Quoted in Hartford Courant

Rick Kurnit was quoted in a Hartford Courant article on Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's argument that Craigslist should permanently shut down their adult services section.

October 8, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Let’s Put on a Show!

Super Lawyers interviewed Jean Ward on her start in the theater and legal industries in "Let's Put on a Show!". View Article

October 7, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in MediaPost on Environmental Claims

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in MediaPost on the new proposed guidelines issued by the FTC restricting marketers' from making broad environmental claims.

October 6, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

FTC Announces Proposed Revisions to Green Guides

The Federal Trade Commission announced proposed revisions to their Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, or "The Green Guides." The FTC is accepting public comments on the proposed changes until December 10, 2010, after which it will decide which changes to make final. Read more.

October 6, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

Ad Groups Announce Self Regulatory Program Regarding Behavioral Ads

A group of the nation’s leading marketers and advertisers announced today further details about a self regulatory program aimed at giving consumers some control over their privacy and the online advertisements they receive. Using behavioral targeting techniques, advertisers send consumers targeted ads based on Web browsing behavior. Read more.

October 4, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Nicole Hyland Featured in IPFrontline.com

IPFrontline.com featured Nicole Hyland's blog post on an important Australian decision on the copyrightability of newspaper headlines.

September 29, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Brian Murphy Featured in The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal

The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal published Brian Murphy's presentation on fair use and social media issues at 20th All Ohio Annual Institute On Intellectual Property.

September 24, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Ronald Minkoff’s Letter Mentioned in the Minnesota Law Review

The Minnesota Law Review mentioned Ronald Minkoff's letter on judicial discipline to the ABA's Joint Commission on the Model Code of Judicial Conduct in footnote 134 of its 94th volume.

September 23, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in The Kipling Letter

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in The Kiplinger Letter on FTC' soon-to-be released updated guidelines on using environmental marketing claims on product labels.

September 21, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

Federal Gift Card Law Prompts Change in State Law

In July, Hawaii became the first state to conform substantial aspects of its gift card law with the new federal gift card law contained in the "Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act" of 2009. Here is a summary of Hawaii's changes, and a brief look at the gift card legal landscape. Read more.

September 15, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Frankfurt Kurnit in the NYSBA Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Blog

Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law blog for hosting the In-House Counsel Committee and Lawyers in Transition Committee. View Article

September 6, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

FTC Subpoenas Marketers of Children’s Food and Beverages

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission began issuing subpoenas to 48 children’s food and beverage marketers seeking data about advertising practices and marketing expenditures dedicated to children. The FTC previously announced that it would be taking this action last May. Read more.

September 2, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

PR Firm Settles FTC Charges Regarding Misleading Endorsements

In an important enforcement action following up on the revisions to the endorsement and testimonial guidelines issued last year, the Federal Trade Commission announced today a settlement with a public relations firm, Reverb Communications, Inc., for what the FTC alleges are deceptive advertising practices. Read more.

August 26, 2010

Executive Compensation/Employment Agreement Checklist

The following questions are aimed at obtaining the maximum total compensation package and revealing any weaknesses in the proposed structure. Read more.

August 20, 2010

Alerts: Employment Law

Safe Hiring: Get Applicant Consent Before Checking References

The old joke is that the assets of the agency go up and down in the elevator every day. In other words, people (along with clients and reputation) are an agency’s most important asset, and hiring and keeping key talent has never been more important. Read more.

August 20, 2010

How to Get the Best Talent

As an advertising lawyer, Gavin McElroy, who structures employment agreements for top management and key talent, has seen how successful agencies hire, motivate, and retain key talent. Here are three strategies to land that star (or soon-to-be star) employee. Read more.

August 20, 2010

Negotiating an Employment Relationship in Today’s Economy

Gavin McElroy explores key points about "Negotiating an Employment Relationship in Today's Economy". Read more.

August 20, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in The New York Law Journal

Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in The New York Law Journal's News in Brief section on our client Joe Berlinger's opposition to Chevron's recent motion for an order requiring the Ecuadorian plaintiffs and their lawyers to preserve evidence relevant to their defense and to supplement their subpoenas.

August 17, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Terri Seligman Quoted in Advertising Age Story on Novartis Promotion

Advertising Age quoted Terri Seligman in an article about the FDA's regulatory proceeding against drug company Novartis' Facebook promotions. Terri's quote was also recirculated as a "Smart Quote" by SmartBrief in its social media newsletter. View Article

August 11, 2010

Alerts: Advertising Law

FDA’s First Facebook Enforcement Action

In what may signal regulators’ growing focus on advertisers’ use of social media, the FDA recently issued its first Facebook-related citation in connection with Novartis’ use of Facebook’s share function on its Tasigna® website.The FDA cited four ways in which the website and Facebook's "share" widget violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the FDA implementing regulations. Read more.

August 9, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Terri Seligman Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group

Terri J. Seligman recently joined our firm as a partner in the Advertising Group. Intellectual Property Today magazine picked up our press release. 

August 3, 2010

Alerts: Commercial Litigation

Class Action False Advertising Lawsuit Against Vitaminwater Will Go Forward

A New York federal court is allowing a class action lawsuit brought by consumers from three states, alleging that the labeling for Coca-Cola's vitaminwater is misleading, to go forward. Here’s a summary. Read more.

August 2, 2010

Alerts

Accredited Investor Requirement Changes

There has been a change to the definition of Accredited Investor which may affect your fundraising activities. Under Section 413(a) of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Act (the "Act"), the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has been instructed to amend the net worth standard for an "Accredited Investor" as set forth in Securities Act Rules 215 and 501(a)(5) by eliminating from the calculation of net worth the "value of the primary residence" of the investor. Read more.

July 28, 2010

In the Press: Quoted

Terri Seligman Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trademark Disputes

The Wall Street Journal quoted Terri Seligman on trademark battles in the consumer-products industry. 

July 20, 2010