In the Press
AT&T, Sprint Settle ‘5GE’ False Advertising Suit
Law360 mentions Kimberly Maynard as counsel to Sprint in its false advertising lawsuit against AT&T, which settled on April 22nd. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 23, 2019
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In the Press: Praise
Variety’s 2019 Legal Impact Report
Variety included Victoria Cook and Andrew Hurwitz in its 2019 Legal Impact Report. The report spotlights the leading attorneys in the entertainment industry over the past year. View Article
April 16, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Willkie Atty in ‘Varsity Blues’ Scandal Could Practice Again
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about how one New York lawyer involved the college admission scandal could secure a lighter penalty post-conviction. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 9, 2019
Published Articles: In the Press
When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Advertisers Are Liable for Claims in Reviews” in their expert analysis section. The article discuses advertiser responsibility for misleading consumer reviews on third-party retail websites. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 4, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Who Should Own Photos of Slaves? The Descendants, not Harvard, a Lawsuit Says
The New York Times quotes Rick Kurnit on the difficulty of claiming ownership of daguerreotypes. View Article
April 1, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Playing to Win: How Attorneys Can Help Video Game Clients
Law360 quotes Sean Kane on loot boxes within video games; and Gregory Boyd and Daniel Goldberg on video game privacy and data security. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 1, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Power Lawyers 2019: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter included Amy Nickin in its Power Lawyers 2019: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
March 29, 2019
Published Articles
Navigating the National Advertising Division
Landslide a publication of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law published Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor’s article “Navigating the National Advertising Division.” ©2019. Published in Landslide, Vol. 11, No. 4, March/April 2019, by the American Bar Association. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder. View Article
March 29, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
What Will Happen to Jussie Smollett?
Lisa E. Davis appeared on Fox 5’s Good Day NY to discuss the Jussie Smollett case. View the video here.
March 27, 2019
Published Articles
In Bar Admissions Process, It’s Candor or Bust
Law30 published Richard Maltz’s article “In Bar Admissions Process, its Candor or Bust” in their expert analysis section. The article discusses the character and fitness interview portion of the bar admissions process. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 25, 2019
Alerts: Employment Law
Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Begins for Certain New York City Employers
April 1, 2019 is an important date for many New York City employers. On that date New York City employers with 15 or more employees (including contractors) who have worked more than 80 hours and at least 90 days in a calendar year, must begin providing mandatory sexual harassment training. Read more.
March 14, 2019
In the Press
Brand Battles: ‘Monopoloy,’ Coca-Cola, ‘Kryptonite’
Law360 mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Hasbro Inc. the toy company that sells Monopoly. Hasbro is trying to block a Croatian company from registering a “Drinkopoly” trademark. View Article
March 11, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Winklevoss Twins’ Atty Fined $15K for Improper Behavior
Law360 quotes Tyler Maulsby about the fines faced by attorney Tyler Meade for misconduct during a client deposition. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 8, 2019
In the Press
Get Legal Experts’ Perspective on How the Law is Impacting Game Dev at GDC!
Gamasutra mentions Gregory Boyd’s speaking engagement “Legal Battle Royale: Not Boring Edition” in their summary of the 2019 Game Developers Conference. View Article
March 7, 2019
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Supreme Court Requires Registration Prior to Bringing Copyright Suit
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued two unanimous decisions affecting the rights and remedies available to copyright owners. Read more.
March 5, 2019
Hateful Rhetoric and Online Platforms Foster Environments Where Hate Can Grow in the United States
Maine Campus quotes Gregory Boyd about challenges video game companies face when seeking to crack down on the recruiting of gamers from right-winged hate groups. View Article
March 5, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Entertainment Lawyers Nervous After Meeting with Writers Guild over Agent Feud
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Andrew Hurwitz in an article about the current labor tension between Writers Guild members and talent agents. View Article
March 5, 2019
In the Press
‘The Hunt’: Josh Radnor to Co-Star in Jordan Peele’s Amazon Drama Series
Deadline and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Josh Radnor who is set to co-star in the Amazon series 'The Hunt.' View Article
March 4, 2019
Alerts: Sports Law
February 2019 Sports Industry News
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we kick off 2019. Read more.
February 21, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Media Moves
The Media Online mentions the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance third annual advertising law seminar in their media moves section. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted. View Article
February 21, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance to Hold 3rd Annual Advertising Law Seminar in New York City
Shoot Online quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about GALA’s (Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance) third annual advertising law seminar. View Article
February 20, 2019
Published Articles
Artificial Intelligence: Privacy Promise or Peril?
The Future of Privacy Forum published Maria Nava’s article, “Artificial Intelligence: Privacy Promise or Peril.” View Article
February 20, 2019
In the Press
Sprint Sues AT&T for Labeling its Network ‘5G’ When it’s Actually 4G
CNBC shares the complaint filed on behalf of our client Sprint by Kimberly Maynard. Sprint seeks to stop AT&T from using the terms “5GE,” “5g E,” “5G Evolution,” and any description containing “5G.” View Article
February 11, 2019
In the Press
Sara Colangelo to Direct Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci in ‘What Is Life Worth’
Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Sara Colangelo who will direct the film “What Life is Worth” starring Michael Keaton and Stanely Tucci.
February 11, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
New Edition of Global Advertising Law Book Now Available
BizCommunity quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about the second edition release of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance book “Advertising Law: A Global Legal Perspective.” The book provides an overview of laws governing advertising and marketing in more than 65 countries. View Article
February 7, 2019
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