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Inc. Magazine quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the recent explosion of venture funding in addiction treatment startups and the various legal and privacy concerns that come with building technology that has outpaced the scope of current regulations. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 11, 2024
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2024. Daniel M. Goldberg, Bram Schumer, Joshua D. Tate, and Alycia S.Tulloch are included as a “Rising Star.”
June 11, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to actor, writer, and producer Jordan Firstman, who will join Odessa A'zion, Miles Robbins, and True Whitaker in Rachel Sennott's upcoming HBO comedy pilot. View Article
June 10, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to "Ralph Breaks the Internet" director Phil Johnston, whose newest animated feature "The Twits" will debut on Netflix in 2025. View Article
June 7, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to actor, writer, and producer Jordan Firstman, who has just signed on to join HBO's Untitled Rachel Sennott Comedy Pilot. View Article
June 7, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Scott Goldman as counsel to comic book creator and actress Hannah Rose May, whose new book "Exorcism at 1600 Pen" will preview at 2024 Comic Con and hit the stands on October 1st. View Article
June 7, 2024
For the 20th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners include Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2024 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. In addition,16 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
June 6, 2024
The Media Law Resource Center published Jeremy S. Goldman's article, "Federal Court Holds That Copyright Act Preempts X's Web Scraping Claims." View article.
June 1, 2024
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount’s “Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity” list for our ongoing commitment to women’s advancement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and family support. Read more.
May 29, 2024
MSSP Alert quotes Rick Borden on the SEC's new rules that direct select types of financial institutions to have specific, written plans for how to handle cyber breaches involving customer information. View Article
May 23, 2024
Law.com quotes Sean F. Jefferson and Emma C. Smizer on how lawyers in their late 20s and 30s are building books of business. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 22, 2024
California Lawyers Association mentions Daniel M. Goldberg and Bram Schumer's article, "California Privacy Law and the Impact on Ad Tech" in their Privacy Law Section newsletter. The article is also published in CLA's inaugural Privacy Law Journal. View Article
May 15, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to comedian and actor Jacqueline Novak, who has just signed on to the cast of Sony Pictures‘ romance "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey." View Article
May 13, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer Karley Sciortino, whose thriller film "I Want Your Sex" will star Olivia Wilde. View Article
May 10, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to filmmakers Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni, who have just signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Sloan will make his directorial debut for the feature film, "Gazer," which is set to premiere as part of Directors’ Fortnight and compete for the Camera d’Or at Cannes. View Article
May 10, 2024
Brooklyn Paper quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the trademark infringement lawsuit brought forth by the New York Road Runners against NYCRuns. NYRR claims that NYCRuns is "misleading consumers” by using the name Brooklyn Half Marathon, which Road Runners trademarked in the 1980s. View Article
May 9, 2024
AdExchanger mentions Frankfurt Kurnit's 2024 Tech Law Summit and quotes the panelists on U.S. privacy compliance, Washington's My Health My Data Act, and data mapping. View Article
May 7, 2024
Chefs are expanding their expertise beyond the kitchen to reach wider audiences and explore opportunities in the entertainment industry. As chefs seek to leverage their culinary skills and their personal brand in new ventures, such as television shows, cookbooks, and product lines, this transition comes with its own set of challenges. In this second installment of the Frankfurt Kurnit Hospitality Law Newsletter, we'll discuss the top three considerations chefs should keep in mind as they navigate their success in the spotlight and showcase their talents on a broader stage. Read more.
May 6, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to director and screenwriter Anne Hamilton, who was named a grantee of the Inevitable Foundation and Loreen Arbus Foundation's "Elevate Collective" program. View Article
May 3, 2024
On September 15, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S5640 (“S5640”) into law, introducing a new section 203-f to New York’s labor law. This legislation imposes new limitations on the use of invention assignment clauses in employment agreements within New York. Effective immediately upon signing by Governor Hochul, S5640 marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to managing the balance between employee and employer intellectual property (“IP”) rights. Employers should review their existing employee invention assignment agreements to ensure these agreements comport with the new law. Read more.
May 2, 2024
Variety includes Marcie Cleary and Lisa E. Davis in its 2024 "Women's Impact Report: New York" list. View Article
April 30, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a new Rule which bans for-profit employers from entering into post-employment, non-compete agreements with employees. By a vote of 3 to 2 the FTC determined that these non-compete agreements constitute “unfair competition” under the FTC Act. The Rule is effective 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. Here’s what employers and executives need to know. Read more.
April 26, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Allison Williams, who is set to executive-produce and star alongside Charlie Day in the murder mystery "Kill Me," which will be selling at the upcoming Cannes market. View Article
April 24, 2024
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the current AI legal landscape and how to practically approach AI governance. View Article
April 19, 2024
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2024 includes Marcie Cleary, Andrew Hurwitz, and Amy Nickin. View Article
April 17, 2024
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