Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Published Articles: In the Press

Planning to Promote That Your Products Were Made Using Better Farming Practices? Choose Your Words Carefully

The Licensing Journal published Jeffrey A. Greenbaum’s article, “Planning to Promote That Your Products Were Made Using Better Farming Practices? Choose Your Words Carefully.” View Article

October 14, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

Fake Reviews Could Lead to Financial Penalties, FTC Warns

MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s “notice of penalty offenses” letters. View Article

October 13, 2021

In the Press: Quoted: Praise

‘We Need to Tell Other Stories’

Super Lawyers magazine features Lisa E. Davis in an article about her career as an entertainment lawyer and her advocacy for racial justice. View Article

October 4, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

How to Sell Artwork the Buyer Can’t Touch

BetterMarketing interviews Hannah Taylor on how NFT’s affect intellectual property rights. View Article

October 1, 2021

In the Press: Praise

Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2021

The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.

September 30, 2021

Alerts: Employment Law

Changes to Face Mask and Social Distancing Requirements in Updated NY HERO Act Model Plan

As discussed in our previous alerts and blog posts, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “NY HERO Act”) requires employers to among other things maintain, and upon designation by the NYS Commissioner of Health, implement, an “airborne infectious disease” plan that meets certain minimum standards. Read more.

September 28, 2021

In the Press

Big Law and Its Discontents - Partners Have to Set Loose the Happy-Clappys

Law And More mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Helen Wan’s novel being turned into a series for Netflix.

September 28, 2021

In the Press: Praise

Vault Rankings 2022

We are honored to be named by Vault as one of the “Best Midsize Law Firms in New York,” one of the “Best Law Firms for Media, Entertainment & Sports,” and one of the “Top 150 Under 150.” View Article

September 24, 2021

In the Press

Amblin Television Developing Kimberly McCreight’s Novel ‘Friends Like These’ Into Series

Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight. View Article

September 23, 2021

In the Press

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star Emily Hampshire & Sam Nelson Harris of Band X Ambassadors Team on Superhero Podcast

Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Alysa Reiner who is cast in the audio superhero origin story, ”The Beautiful Liar.” View Article

September 21, 2021

Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law

iOS 15 Brings New Privacy Controls That Will Impact Advertising Initiatives

After months in beta, Apple is releasing iOS 15 to the public. Building upon the Privacy Nutrition Labels and App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework introduced in iOS 14.5, iOS 15 introduces new privacy controls that will impact brand marketing initiatives and the ad tech ecosystem. Although these controls are not an iOS 14.5-caliber seismic event, they are yet another example of how platform providers have become de facto regulators of privacy. Read more.

September 20, 2021

In the Press

Netflix is Making a Series Set in Big Law. How Realistic Will it Be?

Reuters mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Netflix’s new series, “Partner Track” based on Helen Wan’s 2013 novel of the same name. View Article

September 16, 2021

In the Press

United States: Employers Must Implement NY HERO Act Safety Plans Now

One News Page shared Wendy Stryker’s article, "Employers Must Implement NY HERO Act Safety Plans Now." View Article

September 16, 2021

In the Press

Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Real Estate Practice Chair

Crain’s New York, The New York Law Journal, Law360, and The New York Real Estate Journal covered the news that Larry Welch joined the firm as a partner and chair of our real estate group. View Article

September 15, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

Election Fraud Cases Sow Doubts About Legal Profession’s Future

Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on court reactions to the complaints filed against Rudy Giuliani. View Article

September 14, 2021

Hilary Swank to Star in Tom McCarthy Newspaper Drama for ABC

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tom McCarthy. View Article

September 14, 2021

In the Press

Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Real Estate Partner Larry Welch

Frankfurt Kurnit has added Larry Welch as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Group. Read more.

September 13, 2021

Published Articles: In the Press

Dr. Seuss / Star Trek Mashup Case Heads to Trial After Fair Use Roller Coaster Ride

The Media Law Resource Center’s MediaLawLetter published Jeremy S. Goldman’s article, “Dr. Seuss / Star Trek Mashup Case Heads to Trial After Fair Use Roller Coaster Ride.” View Article

September 13, 2021

In the Press

UTA Signs Actor, Writer & Producer X Mayo

Deadline mentions Marcie Cleary as counsel to X Mayo. View Article

September 13, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

Federal Judge’s Ties to Buffalo Mayor Raised in Ballot Appeal

Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on ethical concerns raised due to a connection between the mayor of Buffalo and a U.S. District Judge. (Behind paywall) View Article

September 9, 2021

In the Press: Quoted

Out-of-State Lawyers Can Invest in Alternative Legal Businesses, ABA Ethics Committee Finds

The American Lawyer quotes Tyler Maulsby on the American Bar Association’s newly released ethics opinion on passive investment in alternative business structures. (Behind paywall) View Article

September 9, 2021

Alerts: Employment Law

Employers Must Implement NY HERO Act Safety Plans Now

On September 6, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the HERO Act. This designation requires all employers to implement workplace safety plans that are in compliance with HERO Act standards. Read more.

September 8, 2021

In the Press

Pop-up Advertising and Mouse Trapping-Media, Telecom, IT, Entertainment

Illinois News mentions Terri Seligman and Kelly O’Donnell’s blog post, “Quebec: Don’t Exclude Any More!” View Article

August 27, 2021

In the Press

UTA Signs Rebeca Huntt, Whose Docu Debut ‘Beba’ Is Set For TIFF World Premiere

Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to filmmaker Rebeca Huntt who signed with UTA. Her debut feature documentary "Beba" will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September. View Article

August 26, 2021

In the Press

‘The Cathedral’: First Look at Brian D’Arcy James and Monica Barbaro

Variety mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Brian D’Arcy James who stars in the film “The Cathedral." View Article

August 26, 2021