Frankfurt Kurnit is a diverse and inclusive law firm both in composition and practice. We are signatories to the New York City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles and believe that employing people with varied experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints leads to a firm with different and innovative ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and creates an internal culture that encourages positive relationships and communication. This also allows the firm to appreciate and service clients with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
In 2023, we were proud to have been honored by Lawyers of Color (LoC) with their Aspire Diversity Award. Partners Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman were also recognized by The New York Law Journal as 2022 Diversity Initiative honorees.
We regularly host events for our clients, attorneys, and staff, leveraging Frankfurt Kurnit’s deep ties to the media, entertainment, and academic circles. We have hosted roundtable discussions, lectures, and working sessions led by prominent authors and experts on important and cutting-edge issues.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa E. Davis at (212) 826-5530 or ldavis@fkks.com.
				
				
					
					
							In the Press
						
						
						Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe to Star in Thriller ‘Villains’
												
						
																					
							
	Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter mention Frankfurt Kurnit as representation to Dan Berk and Robert Olsen who wrote and will direct the dark comedy-thriller Villains starring Skarsgard and Monroe. 
												
						March 9, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						Michael Fassbender to Star in David Sandberg’s Feature-Length ‘Kung Fury’
												
						
						
							
	Deadline and Variety mention Alan Sacks as attorney to David Sandberg who will star, direct and produce the action-comedy ‘Kung Fury.’ View Article
																														
												
						March 1, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
													
						
						AT&T Mobility Ruling Won’t Fill Net Neutrality Void
												
						
						
							
	Law360 quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on internet service providers and how their services must be accurately disclosed when advertising to consumers. (Behind paywall) View Article
																														
												
						March 1, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							Published Articles
						
						
						PLI Publishes Minkoff Ethics Essay About Multi-state Practice
												
						
						
							
	The Practising Law Institute’s Winter 2018 journal, The Current, published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State.” View Article
												
						February 27, 2018
								
					 
	
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						Olympic Quest for Ad Endorsement Gold Never Ends
												
						
						
							
	Fox Business spoke to Christopher R. Chase about which Olympic medalists he predicts will benefit from endorsements. View Article
																														
												
						February 27, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						How GDPR Could Weaken, Not Strengthen, the Duopoly
												
						
						
							Digiday mentions Daniel Goldberg’s report about the impact ePrivacy regulation might have on Facebook and Google. View Article
																														
												
						February 27, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
						
						
						Publishers Beware: New Ruling Says Embedding May Infringe Copyright
												
						
						
						
							New York Court Holds Embedding Social Media Posts May Constitute Copyright Infringement. Read more.
																		
												
						February 21, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							In the Press: Quoted
						
						
						Stars of the Olympics are Changing the Sponsorship Game
												
						
						
							The Associated Press quoted Christopher R. Chase on Olympic athletes’ earning potential from sponsorships. CNBC, Chicago Tribune, ESPN, MSN, New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo! News, and other media ran the story as well. View Article
																														
												
						February 21, 2018
								
					 
	
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						Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Law Blog
												
						
																					
							ABA Journal online has added Frankfurt Kurnit's advertising law blog to their Blawg directory.
												
						February 20, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							In the Press: Quoted
						
						
						Trump Attorney’s Statement That He Paid Stormy Daniels $130K Raises Ethics Questions
												
						
						
							
	The ABA Journal quotes Nicole Hyland and Ronald C. Minkoff on whether alleged hush payments to Stormy Daniels violated the rules of professional conduct. View Article
																														
												
						February 15, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							Published Articles
						
						
						Drones: Regulation and Practices
												
						
																					
							Daniel Goldberg contributed to The Media Law Resource Center’s new report, “Drones: Regulations and Practices.” This report summarizes the FAA’s new drone usage rules “for non-hobby and non-recreational purposes,” which includes the use of drones by members of the media.
												
						February 15, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							In the Press: Praise
						
						
						Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2018
												
						
																					
							The World Trademark Review includes Frankfurt Kurnit in "The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2018" saying, "The firm’s dynamic presence in the media and entertainment world pairs nicely with its trademark practice, meaning that rights holders receive the whole package when it comes to brand management.”
												
						February 14, 2018
								
					 
	
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							In the Press: Quoted
						
						
						Blurry BigLaw Definition Of ‘Partner’ Fuels Gender Bias Suits
												
						
						
							
	Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on how the definition of “partner” affects law firm equal pay and gender discrimination litigation. (Article behind paywall) View Article
																														
												
						February 12, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							Alerts: Advertising Law
						
						
						FTC Issues a $2 Million Reminder to Ad Agencies
												
						
						
						
							The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Maine have announced a $2 million dollar settlement with ad agency Marketing Architects, Inc. ("MAI") for deceptive weight-loss claims. Read more.
																		
												
						February 12, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						CAA Signs ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Scribe Michael Lesslie
												
						
						
							
	The Hollywood Reporter mentions Richard B. Heller and Amy Nickin as attorneys for screenwriter and playwright Michael Lesslie who will serve as showrunner and executive producer on BBC and AMC’s upcoming limited series ‘Little Drummer Girl.’ View Article
																														
												
						February 9, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						Social Media, Internet Influence Up for Discussion at Seminar
												
						
																					
							The Jamaica Observer mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum as one of the presenters at the Caribbean Advertising and Marketing Law Seminar on March 1st.
												
						February 9, 2018
								
					 
	
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						Paparazzi vs. Stars: Who Owns That Instagram Pic?
												
						
						
							The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on celebrities use of paparazzi photos on social media. View Article
																														
												
						February 8, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						Fiat Chrysler Finds MLK and Super Bowl Don’t Mix
												
						
						
							
	NBC quoted Christopher R. Chase on the issues that arise from using notable figures in Super Bowl ads. View Article
																														
												
						February 6, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						Super Bowl LII Commercials Tout Diversity but Keep it Light
												
						
						
							
	The LA Times and The Day quoted Christopher R. Chase on the tenor of Super Bowl LII’s advertisements. View Article
																														
												
						February 5, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
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						Nicole Kassel to Direct ‘Watchmen’ Pilot for HBO
												
						
																					
							
	Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit / Victoria Cook as representation to Nicole Kassel, who will direct and executive produce the ‘Watchmen’ pilot for HBO.
												
						February 2, 2018
								
					 
	
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							Alerts: Sports Law
						
						
						January/February Sports Industry News
												
						
						
						
							
	Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law. Read more.
																		
												
						February 1, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							In the Press: Quoted
						
						
						lndian Government Aims to Combat Misleading Advertising
												
						
																					
							
	Business Report International and The Global Media Post quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on false advertising. Mr. Greenbaum notes endorsers maybe held liable for participating in misleading advertising.
												
						January 29, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							Alerts: Advertising Law
						
						
						Introducing the Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Law Blog
												
						
						
						
							
	We are pleased to share with you the news that we have just launched the Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Law Blog. Read more.
																		
												
						January 27, 2018
								
					 
	
										
					
					
																				
				
					
					
							In the Press: Praise
						
						
						International Association of Privacy Professionals
												
						
																					
							Daniel Goldberg has been named co-chair of the LA chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
												
						January 20, 2018
								
					 
	
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						Variety Insight - Movers & Shakers
												
						
						
							
	Variety Insight mentions Hayden Goldblatt’s promotion to partner. View Article
												
						January 16, 2018