In the Press: Praise
Michael Frankfurt in 2007 Power Lawyers Top 100 List.
The Hollywood Reporter, Esq included Michael Frankfurt in its 2007 "Power Lawyers Top 100 Outside Counsel" list.
July 24, 2007
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In the Press: Quoted
A Free Mascot: Hungrr’s Story
In a July 9, 2007 New York Press article, "A Free Mascot: Hungrr's Story," Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned as legal counsel to Hungrr LLC, a company dedicated to raise awareness on hunger in America.
July 9, 2007
Published Articles
Developing an Advertising Compliance Program
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum authored the chapter "Developing an Advertising Compliance Program" included in the book Advertising and Litigation Best Practices. The book was published in July 2007 by Aspatore.
July 1, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Grown Folk’s Business
URB magazine quoted Christopher Chase in the July/August 2007 article "Grown Folk's Business".
July 1, 2007
Published Articles: In the Press
E-Discovery From a Global Perspective
Lauren Bishow co-wrote the article, “E-Discovery From a Global Perspective: Applying the ‘Possession, Custody and Control’ Test to Electronic Information Stored Domestically and Abroad” published in The Legal Intelligencer.
June 1, 2007
In the Press: Quoted
Jason Smilovic’s Seven-Figure NBC Deal
The Hollywood Reporter recognized Amy Nickin as the attorney who closed a seven-figure deal for Jason Smilovic with NBC Universal Television Studio in its "Industry Dealflow" column of the May 29 - June 11, 2007 edition.
May 29, 2007
Published Articles
“Viacom v. YouTube Does the Highly Publicized Case Deal With The ‘Metaphysics of Law’?”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article on "Viacom v. YouTube" in its April 2007, Vol. 5, No. 4 issue.
April 30, 2007
How the Band Protects Its Brand
IP Today published Christopher Chase's article on the use of trademarks to protect and promote musicians. View Article
April 21, 2007
In the Press: Praise
Lisa Davis Featured in The Network Journal Magazine
The Network Journal named Lisa E. Davis in its "25 Influential Black Women in Business" list. Read more.
April 11, 2007
Published Articles
Patent Strategy in the Game Industry
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article "Patent Strategy in the Game Industry". View Article
March 25, 2007
Published Articles
Legal Consideratons for Branded Entertainment
As advertising agencies and production companies continue to get into the business of producing branded entertainment and other content that doesn't fall within the traditional definition of "advertising," they are faced with the challenge of adapting their businesses to meet the demands of these new projects. It should come as no surprise that when you're creating viral films, television shows, Second Life content or video games, for example, you're going to be faced with new business, production, and legal considerations. Read more.
March 23, 2007
Published Articles
Government Certification = Business
The federal government and many city and state governments have programs designed to increase the flow of contracts to minority-owned and women-owned businesses. A recent example of a firm winning status as a women-owned business is Public Communications Inc. of Chicago. It won the designation of "Women's Business Enterprise" from the Women's Business Development Center, Chicago, and is seeking similar recognition from city, county, state and federal offices. Read more.
January 29, 2007
Published Articles
Creating Some Buzz, Commercial Alert’s Complaint, FTC’s Guidance
Advertisers are increasingly turning to "buzz marketing" to communicate with today's consumers. These consumers are watching (and posting) videos on YouTube. They belong to social networking sites such as mySpace. They have avatars on Second Life. They have their own blogs. And, the theory goes, they are less susceptible to being influenced by traditional advertising campaigns. Read more.
January 26, 2007
Setup and Tax Advice for New Firms
PR professionals who strike out on their own face legal and accounting issues but they are by no means daunting.A sole proprietor will have far fewer issues than a group of PR people starting a business. Sole proprietor may make sense if the business is small and the owner has few assets. If you just do business under your own name, there's no need even to file a DBA (Doing Business As) form with the state or county. Read more.
December 20, 2006
Litigations that Changed the Games Industry
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article "Litigations that Changed the Games Industry". View Article
December 18, 2006
Published Articles
“Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide ....”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean Kane's article "Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them" was published in its November 2006 issue, Vol. 4, No. 11.
November 30, 2006
Published Articles
Consider “Phantom Stock”
Smaller PR firms usually don't offer stock to employees because this raises complicated tax issues and minority ownership protection issues. It can also be costly to set up such a program. Also, PR firms may have to repurchase their own equity at a later date and take a financial hit. An alternative is "phantom stock" which lets employees share in the growth of a firm but eliminates the complications of actual stock. Read more.
November 8, 2006
In the Press: Quoted
Industry Dealflow
The Hollywood Reporter listed Amy Nickin as counsel to John Goodman in the column "Industry Dealflow".
October 24, 2006
Published Articles
“New Kinds of e-Commerce”
E-Commerce Law & Strategy, Vol. 23, No. 4. published Sean F. Kane's article "New Kinds of e-Commerce".
August 31, 2006
Published Articles
Made in the USA
Reacting to consumers' concerns about issues such as unemployment, the trade deficit, and world events, advertisers often want to market their products as have been "Made in the USA." If you’re planning to make patriotic claims for one of your clients, it’s important that you understand Federal Trade Commission rules on when you can say that a product is American-made. Read more.
August 17, 2006
Published Articles
“Asset Creation, Seclusion And Money Laundering In The Virtual World”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article "Asset Creation, Seclusion And Money Laundering In The Virtual World".
July 31, 2006
Published Articles
“Protecting Your Client’s Motion Picture Investment”
The New Jersey State Bar Association published Sean F. Kane's article "Protecting Your Client’s Motion Picture Investment" in the "Business Law" section of its Vol. 30, No. 1 publication.
July 31, 2006
Published Articles
Software and Software Tools
Technology has brought about many changes to the advertising industry. However, the provisions of the typical advertising service agreement have not evolved to accommodate these changes. In particular, the ownership, intellectual property and indemnification provisions of many agreements between agencies and advertisers have not been adapted to accommodate the change in the services that the agencies provide. View Article
July 24, 2006
Published Articles
What’s in a Name?
The Deli Magazine published Christopher Chase's article "What's in a name?". Read more.
July 14, 2006
Published Articles
Makers of “Grand Theft Auto” Settle FTC Charges
The makers of the "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" video game, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and Rockstar Games, Inc., recently settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively marketed the game by failing to disclose to consumers that it contained hidden content. FTC File No. 052 3158 (June 8, 2006). Read more.
June 16, 2006
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