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Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Seeks Public Comment on its Children’s Online Privacy Rule
Yesterday the FTC announced the review of its Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule. COPPA imposes requirements on operators of Web sites that are aimed at children under 13, or that knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Read more.
March 25, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in NYConvergence
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz was mentioned in NYConvergence for hosting a Gotham Media Ventures panel on celebrity justice.
March 18, 2010
Published Articles
Ethics Corner: Putting the Genie Back What To Do When Your Client has Stolen Documents
MediaLawLetter published Ronald C. Minkoff's article "Ethics Corner: Putting the Genie Back What To Do When Your Client has Stolen Documents". View Article
March 15, 2010
In the Press: Praise
Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report 2010
Amy Nickin and Michael Williams were listed in Variety's Dealmakers Impact Report for 2010 as "Future Media Mavens." View Article
March 7, 2010
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In the Press: Quoted
Ronald Minkoff Cited in The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer recognized Ronald Minkoff as an ethics expert upon whom Cravath relied in its dispute, over whether Cravath could represent Air Products in a hostile takeover bid of its former client Airgas, with a former client. View Article
March 5, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Cameron Myler Quoted on Success as an Olympian and World Team Member
Cameron Myler, a former associate of our Litigation Group who competed in four Winter Olympics and won 11 World Cup medals, was quoted in several leading publications about the U.S. women's luge team's competition and evolution over the past few decades. View Article
February 26, 2010
Alerts: Employment Law
Employee or Independent Contractor: Are You Classifying Employees Correctly?
Employee "misclassification" is in the news and on the radar of law enforcement agencies. As the New York Times recently reported, federal and state officials are increasing their focus on businesses that "misclassify" employees as "independent contractors." Read more.
February 23, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in SHOOT Online
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in SHOOT Online as a "silver sponsor" for the SHOOT Directors Symposium and the SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event, which took place on May 11, 2010.
February 18, 2010
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In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit in PR-USA
Rick Kurnit was mentioned in The Distributed Computing Industry Association's press release, picked up by PR-USA, as one of the keynote speakers in the P2P & Cloud Market Conference.
February 5, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Lisa Davis Quoted in New York Law Journal
The New York Law Journal quoted Lisa E. Davis on social networking efforts in the legal field.
February 5, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Richard Hofstetter Quoted in TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine quoted Richard Hofstetter on Conan O'Brien's departure from NBC.
January 15, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in Marketing News Exclusive
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in Marketing News Exclusive, a newsletter sent out by the American Marketing Association, on the legality of Weatherproof’s and PETA’s Obama ads.
January 7, 2010
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Alerts: Estate Planning Law
Estate Tax Update
By now, many of you have heard about the dramatic - and, many pundits would add, inexplicable - changes to the Federal estate tax law that became effective as of January 1, 2010 and will apply through the end of the calendar year. Read more.
January 6, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Mike Frankfurt - Always There for Us
The Armory Foundation acknowleged Mike Frankfurt was acknowledged in its 2010 Yearbook for providing pro bono services to The Armory Foundation for the past 20 years. The acknowledgment also appeared in the Millrose Games 2010 program – 20,000 copies of which were distributed at the games at Madison Square Garden.
January 1, 2010
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2009
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz was #16 on Crain’s New York Business’s list of the “Best Places to Work in New York City." The rankings in this list were based on the results of 13,991 surveys of employees at more than 150 New York City companies.
December 7, 2009
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Ranked in Trademark Insider 2009
Frankfurt Kurnit has been listed as one of the top 100 trademark law firms. Additionally, Edward Rosenthal has been listed as a top 50 trademark attorney.
December 4, 2009
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In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit In Legal Services NYC 2008
Frankfurt Kurnit was acknowledged as a pro bono partner in the Legal Services NYC 2008 Annual Report.
December 1, 2009
Alerts: Advertising Law
Changes to Puerto Rico Sweepstakes Regulations
Luis G. Rivera Marín, Secretary of Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs, recently announced the enactment of the Commonwealth's revised "Sweepstakes and Games of Chance Regulation". The new regulation will allow Puerto Rican residents to participate in sweepstakes and other games of chance that were formerly limited to participants in the US and the District of Columbia. Read more.
November 5, 2009
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Poaching Lawyers: The Legal Risks
One of the more interesting developments in the legal landscape during the past decade has been the marked change in the way law firms look to achieve growth. Rather than exclusively nurture young associates until they climb the ladder to partner, many law firms take what seems an easier road by recruiting business-generating partners and associates from competing law firms. Read more.
October 16, 2009
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Revises Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines
Today the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved revisions to its "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". The guides were last updated in 1980. Read more.
October 5, 2009
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In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Quoted in MediaPost on FTC Endorsement Guidelines
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in MediaPost's Online Media Daily on FTC's new endorsement guidelines, which state that bloggers who review products and services must disclose the receipt of free products on their blog.
October 5, 2009
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in Online Media Daily on Data Collection
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in MediaPost's Online Media Daily on FTC's policies governing Web company disclosure of data collection practices.
September 29, 2009
In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Quoted in Adweek on Patent Law
Rick Kurnit was quoted in Adweek on patent issues arising from utilizing web applications for advertising and marketing campaigns. View Article
September 29, 2009
In the Press: Quoted
Edward Rosenthal in Williams Alumni Review
Edward Rosenthal is mentioned in Williams Alumni Review for his involvement with establishing Reclaiming Childhood as a nonprofit organization. Reclaiming Childhood assists Iraqi refugee girls with sports, education and other elements of their childhood that were stripped from them.
September 25, 2009
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In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Cited in Marketing Textbook
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was cited in the 2010 edition of the textbook, Marketing, published by South-Western Cengage Learning.
September 9, 2009