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Alerts: Entertainment Law
Can You Recapture Valuable Grants of Rights?
If you are an author, musician, artist, or other creator of intellectual property (or the heir to such a person), it’s a good time to learn whether you are taking full advantage of your ability to "recapture" certain grants of rights made years ago. While everyone’s business deals are different, we urge you to consider the quick summary below: you may have untapped sources of valuable intellectual property. Read more.
October 21, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") systematic review of its rules and guides, the FTC has announced that it intends to retain the "Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule", but with certain proposed amendments in order to keep up with current technology and business practices. Read more.
October 18, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Proposes Revisions to Children’s Online Privacy Rule
The Federal Trade Commission recently implemented revisions to the "Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act" that will cover social media, mobile devices, and other technologies that not taken into account at the time the original rule was enacted. Read more.
September 30, 2011
Press Releases
Terri Seligman Ranked in Top 50 Women in New York Super Lawyers
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz advertising partner Terri Seligman is one of The Top 50 Women in New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition magazine. Read more.
September 30, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Quoted in Adweek on Reebok Settlement
Adweek quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the residual effects of the FTC's recent $25 million settlement with Reebok for deceptive ad practices. View Article
September 29, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Announces $25 Million Settlement with Reebok
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that Reebok International Ltd. will pay $25,000,000 to settle FTC charges that it deceptively advertised its "toning shoes." Reebok’s ads claimed the shoes would provide extra tone and strength to leg and buttock muscles. Read more.
September 29, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Social Media Marketing Guidelines
Last week, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States issued new self-regulatory guidelines governing online marketing practices. The new guidelines, which are effective September 30th, apply to marketing on social media sites and other digital communications platforms, including websites, blogs, and mobile communications and applications. Read more.
September 26, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in Hollywood Reporter - Aaron Sorkin
HBO has picked up our client Aaron Sorkin's hour-long cable news network pilot - The Newsroom.
September 23, 2011
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In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in the “Legal 500” 2011
The 2011 edition of 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.) Read more.
September 18, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Featured in MediaPost on Behavioral Targeting
MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in a article about an FTC proposal which would prohibit companies from using behavioral targeting techniques on children under 13 without their parents' permission. View Article
September 16, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Television Networks Agree to Stop Premium Text Message Sweepstakes
After four years of litigation, NBC Universal, Fox Broadcasting Company and several major production companies have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving premium text message promotions run during the popular competitive reality shows 'American Idol' and 'Deal or No Deal.' Read more.
September 16, 2011
In the Press: Praise
Seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2011 New York-Area “Super Lawyers”
Super Lawyers named seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2011 edition. Read more.
September 11, 2011
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Alerts: Entertainment Law
eBook Scams
The rise of eReader devices and eReader marketplaces provides more and more opportunities for online self-publishers. While these technologies have given a myriad of authors the joy and remuneration of publishing their work, they have also led to modern abuses – abuses that affect intellectual property owners and consumers alike. Read more.
August 31, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Judge Slams Photographer for Meritless Copyright Suit
NEWSgrist quoted Nicole Hyland on her recent "victory not only for artistic expression, but for the legal system as well." View Article
August 21, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Artnet Magazine
Last week, Judge Sullivan (SDNY) dismissed copyright claims against our clients Christopher Perez and the Ratio 3 Gallery in San Francisco. Nicole Hyland represent the gallery. Read more.
August 19, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit on CBS Early Show
Rick Kurnit was featured on the CBS Early Show discussing the Oscar Mayer vs. Ball Park franks false advertising claim legal battle.
August 16, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Featured in Ad Age on Solicitation of Gifts
Rick Kurnit was featured in an Ad Age blog post on the legal issues arising when advertising executives solicit gifts from their media outlet beneficiaries. View Article
August 10, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit and Victoria Cook Mentioned in Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter listed Victoria Cook as counsel to indie filmmaker Dee Rees.
August 3, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Deceptive “Negative Option” Marketing Leads to $4.8 Million Judgment
A California district court has entered a $4.8 million judgment against Swish Marketing, Inc., an online direct marketing company, for deceptive marketing practices involving use of a negative option feature, in which a consumer’s silence or failure to reject an offer is interpreted by the seller as acceptance. Read more.
August 2, 2011
Press Releases
Lisa E. Davis to Receive Women of Power Award
The Natonal Urban League awarded Lisa E. Davis the "Women of Power Award" at its 2011 conference. Read more.
July 26, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Maura Wogan Cited in NorthJersey.com Coverage of Advertising Dispute
Nonesuch Records, Inc. has filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Valley National Bancorp and its New York City advertising agency, alleging they used The Black Keys' hit single "Tighten Up" in television commercials without permission. Maura Wogan represents the bank and the advertising agency.
July 25, 2011
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
ICANN Introduces Unlimited Generic Top Level Domains
During a special session held on Monday, June 20, 2011 in Singapore, the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers voted to dramatically increase the number of top level domains available on the Internet. Read more.
July 21, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Blogger Could Not Be Sued By Competitor for Anonymous User Posts
New York's highest court has held that a plaintiff’s claim against a blog operator arising out of allegedly defamatory comments posted to the blog was barred by the "Communications Decency Act". This is the first time the New York Court of Appeals has ruled on a CDA defense. Read more.
July 21, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Ronald Minkoff Quoted in Thomson Reuters News & Insights
Thomson Reuters News & Insights quoted Ron Minkoff in a T article on legal loopholes that exist within the pending "Clean Up Albany Act of 2011" ethics bill aimed at state legislators.
July 15, 2011
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Alerts: Advertising Law
Connecticut AG Launches Investigation into Groupon
In what may be the first regulatory action against the daily deal giant, Groupon, the Connecticut Attorney General has just announced that he has requested information from the company regarding its consumer discount vouchers, or “Groupons”. Read more.
July 15, 2011
