Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press

Frankfurt Kurnit Discusses Diet Coke Suit Ruling

NewsRoom covered Dorian Slater Thomas’ passle blog post about false advertising claims faced by the Coca-Cola Company over their Diet Coke drink. View Article

December 3, 2018

Alerts: Sports Law

2018 Holiday Sports Industry News

Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we enter the 2018 holiday season. Read more.

November 30, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Law Firms Face Malpractice Risk Over Substance Abuse, Poor Mental Health

The New York Law Journal quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about how law firms deal with claims of attorney impairment. (Behind paywall) View Article

November 30, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Editorial vs Advertising

WARC online and MediaPost quote Terri Seligman about the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes after a recent NAD case involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide. View Article

November 30, 2018

Alerts: Regulatory

Gift Cards in Advertising Promotions and New York Sales Tax

Does the value of a gift card offered as part of an advertising promotion reduce the taxable receipts from a sale for New York sales tax purposes? It is an important question for advertisers. Under-collection of sales tax can leave you liable for the underpayment, while over-collection can serve as the basis for a class action. Read more.

November 20, 2018

Published Articles

When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide

Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “When Regulatory Standards And Truth In Advertising Collide” in their expert analysis section. The article summarizes recent decisions that highlight defendants who used their compliance with labeling regulations as a defense to false advertising claims. (Behind Paywall) View Article

November 13, 2018

Hate Groups Are Using Online Games To Recruit Teens

Variety quotes Gregory Boyd about multiplayer games and in-game chatrooms that have become a place of recruiting for hate groups. View Article

November 12, 2018

In the Press

Electrical Contractor’s Ex-CEO Can’t Disqualify Company’s Lawyers in Arbitration, Appeals Court Rules

The New York Law Journal mentions Nicole Hyland as counsel to Five Star and Tutor Perini who are seeking more than $12 million from a former chief executive in arbitration. View Article

November 12, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers

NPR quotes Gregory Boyd about video game chat rooms that have become an opportunity of recruitment for right winged extremist groups. View Article

November 12, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Right-Wing Hate Groups Are Recruiting Video Gamers

NPR’s All Things Considered featured Gregory Boyd discussing the challenges for video game companies seeking to crack down on right-wing hate group recruiting of gamers. Listen here.  

November 6, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Influencer Marketing’s Wake-Up Call

ANA Magazine quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about how to avoid influencer marketing fraud. View Article

November 1, 2018

In the Press

Frankfurt Kurnit Leases Space Downtown

Bisnow, The Commercial Observer and The Real Deal covered the recent news that Frankfurt Kurnit has leased 57,000 square feet of space at 28 Liberty Street in the Financial District. View Article

October 29, 2018

In the Press

How Legal Beagles Help Marketers: Q&A With Brian Murphy

The Marketing Insider interviews Brian G. Murphy about his upcoming speaking engagement with Jeffrey A. Greenbaum at the Association of National Advertisers annual Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. View Article

October 23, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Not Only in Dreams: Roy Orbison is Back on Tour. Sort of.

Texas Monthly quotes Linda Wank about the creation of a federal right of publicity law for digitally re-created deceased musicians and celebrities. (Behind paywall) View Article

October 10, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Simpson Suit Spotlights In-House Counsel’s Clashing Roles

Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the circumstances required for law firm general counsel advice to be protected from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege. (Behind paywall) View Article

October 8, 2018

Alerts: Employment Law

Are You Ready for New York’s New Anti-Harassment Rules?

Many New York employers are days away from a number of important compliance deadlines relating to the recently enacted New York State anti-sexual harassment laws (a link to our prior alert on these laws is here). We have provided a summary of what covered employers need to do. Read more.

October 1, 2018

In the Press: Praise

Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2018

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." View Article

September 27, 2018

Published Articles: In the Press

If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?

Law360 shared Terri Seligman’s article “If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?” in their expert analysis section. The article, about a recent NAD decision involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide, highlights the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes. (Behind paywall) View Article

September 25, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

Online Game Harassment Could Soon Be Punishable By Law in South Korea

GameDaily quotes Sean Kane about online game harassment and the difficulty of creating anti-harassment laws in the interactive entertainment space. View Article

September 21, 2018

In the Press

‘The Americans’ Co-EP Tracey Scott Wilson Inks Overall Deal With FX Prods

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tracey Scott Wilson who has signed an overall production deal with FX Productions to develop original content for the FX Networks. View Article

September 13, 2018

In the Press: Praise

Thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named in Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018

Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2018 edition. Read more.

September 13, 2018

Published Articles

Case Against Lightbulb Marketers Shines A Light on FTC Enforcement

Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “LED Bulb Case Shines Light On FTC Enforcement.” The article summarizes a false advertising case brought by the FTC against Lights of America arising from the company’s claims about the life expectancy of its bulbs. (Behind paywall) View Article

September 13, 2018

In the Press

Games Industry Newsletter Plugs Frankfurt Kurnit Video Game Law Book

The Games Industry Law Summit in Vilnius’ newsletter spotlights Gregory Boyd and Sean Kane’s newly published book "Video Game Law: Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry." View Article

September 12, 2018

In the Press: Quoted

3 Takeaways After #MeToo Fells CBS Chief Moonves

Law360 quotes Gavin McElroy on Les Moonves’s employment situation with CBS after sexual misconduct allegations were made against Mr. Moonves. View Article

September 11, 2018

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

California Supreme Court Holds that Conflict Invalidates Firm’s Engagement Letter But Says Firm Still May be Able to Get Paid

Last week, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., a decision which lawyers and law firms anxiously awaited for months. Read more.

September 4, 2018