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In the Press: Praise

Vault Rankings 2021

We are excited to be on Vault's 2021 list of the Best Midsize Law Firms, and Vault's list of the Best Law Firms for Media, Entertainment, & Sports.

September 14, 2020

Alerts

CDC Issues Residential Eviction Moratorium

On September 4, 2020, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a federal ban on residential evictions until December 31, 2020 to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read more.

September 9, 2020

Alerts

Sued If You Do, Sued if You Don’t: School Reopening Decisions Create Legal Exposure

Tax- exempt organizations have suffered uniquely during the pandemic. Museums and other arts and cultural institutions have been shuttered, and donations to organizations not focused on COVID-19 remediation are down. Amidst that, perhaps no other group of tax-exempt organizations faces as many challenges today as schools. Read more.

September 8, 2020

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to October 4, 2020

By Executive Order 202.60 issued September 4, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through October 4, 2020. Read more.

September 8, 2020

Alerts

Questions to Consider Before Deferring Employee Social Security Tax Payments

On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued guidance (PDF) implementing the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee portion of FICA (Social Security) taxes for certain employees. The Presidential Memorandum and the IRS guidance are clearly intended to put more money in workers’ pockets -- at least temporarily -- but the program raises important questions for employers. Read more.

September 8, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

New California Law Makes it Easier for Certain Musicians, Writers, Photographers and Content Providers to Be Deemed Independent Contractors

There’s important news for many individual creatives and the companies that hire them. On September 4th, California expanded the list of professions and employees that are exempt from the so-called “ABC test” – a test governing classification of certain workers. The expansive new law covers many industries, but will have a particularly large impact on the media, entertainment and advertising community. Read more.

September 8, 2020

Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2020

We are proud to be named a 2020 Working Mother Best Law Firm for Women. The list highlights the Top 60 law firms that have expanded their women’s initiatives and programs dedicated to the mentoring, sponsorship and promotion of women lawyers, as well as diversity and inclusion programs.

September 8, 2020

In the Press

James Ponsoldt in Talks to Helm ‘Nothing to See Here’ for Sony & 3000 Pictures

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to James Ponsoldt who is set to direct 3000 Pictures’ “Nothing to See Here.” View Article

September 5, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

USPTO Wades into Flood of ‘COVID’ Trademark Applications

Law360 quotes Catherine Farrelly on covid-themed trademark applications the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has received during the pandemic. View Article

September 2, 2020

Alerts

COVID-19 Surge Postpones or Delays Los Angeles Civil Jury Trials

Here’s an update on how the pandemic is affecting jury trials in Los Angeles federal and state courts. Read more.

September 1, 2020

Alerts: Estate Planning Law

How COVID-19 Affects Estate Planning Today 

The pandemic has prompted many of our clients and friends to focus on their estate planning --  finalizing Wills and estate planning documents that had been in progress, or just getting the planning process started with a new sense of urgency. Read more.

August 31, 2020

Alerts: Sports Law

August Sports Industry News 2020

Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Fall. Read more.

August 27, 2020

In the Press

Takeaways From The Weather Channel Settlement Over Location Data Practices

MarketScreener shared Daniel Goldberg’s blog post “Takeaways from The Weather Channel Settlement over Location Data Practices.” View Article

August 26, 2020

Alerts

First “Win” for Businesses Against Insurers in COVID-19 Coverage Lawsuits

Here’s some good news for businesses seeking COVID-19-related “business interruption” coverage from their insurance carriers. Read more.

August 24, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Tokyo Games Postponement Presents Quandary For Ticket Buyers

The Associated Press quotes Christopher Chase on the “Terms and Conditions” of ticket use, set by the Tokyo Olympic organizers. View Article

August 21, 2020

In the Press

‘Good Girls’ EP Bill Krebs Inks Overall Deal With Universal Television

Deadline mentions Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to Bill Krebs who signed a multi-year overall deal with Universal TV, to continue his work on “Good Girls” and develop new projects. View Article

August 20, 2020

In the Press: Praise

The Best Lawyers in America 2021

We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services —  continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.

August 20, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

New York Court Strikes Key Provisions of the US DOL’s Rule Regarding FFCRA Paid Sick and Expanded FMLA Leave

On August 3, 2020, Judge J. Paul Oetken of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down four provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) regulations (the “Final Rule”) implementing elements of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”) (the “Decision”). Read more.

August 18, 2020

Alerts: Employment Law

5 Tips for When COVID-19 Comes to Your Media Production

You’ve mastered the guidance. You’ve implemented the procedures. You’ve followed all the rules to keep your production safe from COVID-19. But somehow, one of your production team members has tested positive for the virus. What next? Read more.

August 18, 2020

Alerts

New York Extends COVID-Related Real Estate Laws

On August 5, Governor Cuomo extended the New York Executive Orders affecting tenants and property owners and on August 12, 2020, New York’s Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks procedurally extended the eviction moratorium. Read more.

August 18, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

FTC Video Game Loot Box Workshop

The Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection cites Sean Kane’s remarks on Loot Boxes. View Article

August 17, 2020

In the Press

Jason Flom, Ty Stiklorius, Binta Niambi Brown Among Mondo.NYC Conference Keynotes

Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as a sponsor of the Mondo CLE Music & Tech Law Symposium. View Article

August 14, 2020

In the Press

James Schamus To Direct ‘College Republicans:’ Logan Lerman Plays Young Lee Atwater, Asa Butterfield Is Karl Rove

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wes Jones, who wrote the script for the upcoming film “College Republicans.” View Article

August 14, 2020

In the Press: Quoted

Breaking into Media and Entertainment Law – Have You Got What it Takes?

Chambers Associate interviews Gregory Boyd on being a media and entertainment lawyer. View Article

August 14, 2020

Alerts

IRS Reminds Taxpayers About “Home Office” Deduction Eligibility

With so many people currently working from home, the IRS apparently thought it would be an appropriate time to remind U.S. taxpayers about the availability of “home office” deductions and, in particular, whether they can be claimed when filing 2020 tax returns next year. Read more.

August 11, 2020