Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press: Quoted

6 Challenges for Cause Marketing Outside The US

Terri Seligman and Ed Chansky's list of six challenges for cause marketing outside the US is featured in The NonProfit Times. Read more.

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Best Practices In Sports And Live Entertainment Marketing

Christopher Chase was a speaker at the Forbes CMO Excursion, providing legal insight and advice for marketers seeking to establish a major sports team or entertainment personality sponsorships. Video link to his talk can be found here, starting at 2:00.

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?

Wendy Stryker is interviewed by Adriana Gardella in the Forbes article, "Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?". View Article

July 1, 2015

Published Articles

Native Advertising: The Old Is New Again

The Computer & Internet Lawyer published Terri Seligman's article on native advertising and some of the complexties brought about by the increasingly mobile environment we now live in. View Article

June 30, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Self Regulation in Advertising

Spanish language publication, Pulso, features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in the article, “Experto en marcas llama a las empresas a autorregularse en cuidado de datos personales”. Read more.

June 30, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Responsible Advertising

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by Spanish-language publicaiton El Mostrador about the trend towards self-regulation in advertising.

June 26, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Lawyers, Authorities and Marketing Experts Call Companies to Make Responsible Advertising Choices

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was mentioned by Spanish language publication Entorno Inteligente, highlighting his participation at the Digital Marketing seminar in Santiago, Chile.

June 26, 2015

When are Manufacturers Liable for Claims Made by Their Retailers?

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently closed an investigation into whether Quickie Manufacturing Corporation ("Quickie"), a maker of cleaning products, engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices when third-party retailers marketing Quickie products made unqualified and unsupported "Made in USA" claims. Read more.

June 23, 2015

In the Press: Praise

Best in Advertising Law 2015

We have been selected as 'Best in Advertising Law - USA' by Acquisitions International Magazine.

June 16, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific

Nicole Hyland was quoted by Bloomberg BNA on the ethics of client engagement letters and the advance waiver clauses they include in the article, "To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific".  View Article

June 15, 2015

Press Releases

John B. Harris Joins Frankfurt Kurnit as a Professional Responsibility Partner

June 15, 2015 New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added John B. Harris as a partner in the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group. Mr. Harris will also be a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Litigation Groups, and will join the editorial board of the law firm’s New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Mr. Harris joined the firm today. Read more.

June 15, 2015

Press Releases

Terri Seligman at the Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law Conference

Terri Seligman moderates the "Thinking Like a GC" panel on changes in advertising law at ACI's Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law conference. The event is at The Carlton Hotel in New York on October 22-23, 2015. Terri's panel includes lawyers from the FTC, Facebook, Dannon Company, Macy's and Epsilon Data Management.

June 11, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Google Hits Jenner With Own Book In Subpoena Spat

Nicole Hyland was quoted by Law 360 in this article (behind a paywall) about privilege issues in Google's case against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. 

June 10, 2015

Alerts: Advertising Law

FTC Updates Endorsement Guide FAQs

Six years ago the FTC updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the "Guides") and issued FAQs to explain the impact of the changes on new marketing channels and techniques. Last week, the FTC again updated its guidance through a new set of FAQs. Read more.

June 4, 2015

Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law: Technology Law

New EU Data Protection Law May Be Ready This Year

In January, 2012, the EU legislative bodies proposed an updated and more harmonized data protection law to replace the existing EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. Read more.

June 4, 2015

In the Press: Praise

Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2015

The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright) in its 2015 edition. Read more.

June 4, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Facebook ‘Likes’ And Pinterest Photos Can Be Endorsements, FTC Says

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by Media Post discussing the significant effect the FTC's guidance on Facebook 'likes' and Pinterest photos could have on the advertising industry. View Article

June 2, 2015

Published Articles

Tinker, Tailor, Lawyer, P.I.: Are Your Workplace Investigations Complying with the Law?

Ronald C. Minkoff and contributed an article to the New York Legal Ethics Reporter titled, "Tinker, Tailor, Lawyer, P.I.: Are Your Workplace Investigations Complying with the Law?" Read more.

June 2, 2015

Recent NY Ethics Opinions: June 2015

Tyler Maulsby summarized recent NY ethics opinions for June 2015 issue of the New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Read more.

June 2, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Frankfurt Kurnit’s Rachel Kronman

The Recorder interviewed Rachel Kronman about the future of wearable technology. (Article behind a paywall) View Article

May 29, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

SHOOT’s Directors/Producers Forum

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum's presentation on native intelligence was highlighted in the Shoot Online round up of the 2015 Directors/Producers Forum. (Article behind a paywall) View Article

May 29, 2015

Alerts: Advertising Law

All in a Name: NAD Recommends Advertiser Change Product Names - Even Absent Consumer Confusion

Unilever United States, Inc. recently challenged certain Vogue, International, Inc. shampoo product names. NAD determined that Vogue's product names, such as Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, touted the inclusion of certain "exotic" ingredients but that those ingredients did not provide the benefit also touted in the product name. Read more.

May 27, 2015

In the Press: Praise

The 2015 Midsize Hot List

We are proud to appear once again in the National Law Journal's annual Midsize Hot List. The list is comprised of 20 firms who "excel at deal making, litigation, counseling and other legal services." View Article

May 26, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Appeals Court Offers Mixed Verdict in POM Wonderful Case

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by FTC Watch about the recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals where a panel of judges reminded advertisers to be more careful about backing up claims, but also warned the FTC that there are limits on its regulatory powers.

May 26, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Pictures on Planes

S. Gregory Boyd was interviewed by Fox 11 News on the legality of taking photos and videos while on an airplane. Click here to view the clip (skip to 1:27 to go straight to Greg's comments). 

May 26, 2015