In the Press: Quoted
My Catchphrase Is Sold on Amazon — Yet I Don’t Get a Nickel
The Writing Cooperative quotes Christopher R. Chase on intellectual property and trademark protections for short phrases. View Article
April 14, 2021
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Natalie Portman to Star in HBO Movie Based on Elena Ferrante Novel
The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to MountainA, Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas’ production company. View Article
April 14, 2021
Alerts
Key Tax Law Changes Appear in New York State 2021-2022 Budget
While much attention understandably has been paid to the U.S. federal tax changes recently proposed by President Biden, clients that pay taxes in New York should also note several New York tax law changes included in the recently-approved New York State 2021-2022 Budget. Read more.
April 13, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Variety’s 2021 Legal Impact Report
Variety’s 2021 Legal Impact Report includes Marcie Cleary for her representation of creators in film, TV and digital. Larissa Calva Ruiz, Hayden Goldblatt, Sean Jefferson and Alan Sacks are recognized for their work in entertainment finance. View Article
April 8, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
A Deeper Dive into the New SAG-AFTRA Influencer Waiver and Influencer Agreement
Extreme Reach features Brian Murphy and Dorian Slater Thomas’ blog post, “A Deeper Dive into the New SAG-AFTRA Influencer Waiver and Influencer Agreement.” View Article
April 8, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Too Little or Too Late, Bar Charges Still Needed Against Girardi, Experts Say
Reuters quotes Tyler Maulsby on the attorney disciplinary charges filed against Tom Girardi for misappropriating funds owed to clients. View Article
April 1, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
The World’s First NFT House Sold for $500k and Then Prompted Claims of Copyright “Fraud”
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on legal questions surrounding NFTs (non-fungible tokens). View Article
April 1, 2021
In the Press
Sarah Michelle Gellar To Star In Amazon Studios YA Pilot ‘Hot Pink’
Deadline and The News Trace mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Elisabeth Holm, the series creator of “Hot Pink.” View Article
April 1, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
Apple’s Win in IPAD Dispute Affirmed
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly Maynard’s article “Apple’s Win in IPAD Dispute Affirmed.” View Article
March 31, 2021
In the Press
Amanda Seyfried Replaces Kate McKinnon in Hulu’s Elizabeth Holmes Drama
The Hollywood Reporter and Film Daily mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried. View Article
March 30, 2021
In the Press
Jennifer Lopez Netflix Pic ‘The Cipher’: Scribes Jason Smilovic and Todd Katzberg Adapting Isabella Maldonado Novel
Deadline mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Jason Smilovic. View Article
March 29, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Gears Up to Tackle ‘Novel Harms of the Digital Economy’
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s new approach to regulations and rulemaking. View Article
March 25, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Luddites Out, Remote Work in for Legal Ethics Post Pandemic
Bloomberg Law quotes Nicole Hyland on the issues surrounding remote work in the legal profession. View Article
March 25, 2021
In the Press
Bruce Lee’s Lost Passion Project ‘The Silent Flute’ to be Produced by Entrepreneur Jason Kothari
PR Newswire mentions Alan Sacks as counsel to Jason Kothar. View Article
March 25, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) into law, promising $1.9 trillion in relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic including certain relief for workers. Read more.
March 23, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
California Enacts COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave 2021
On March 19, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law. Read more.
March 22, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
What’s Ahead For Giuliani? Legal Experts Weigh In
Law360 Pulse quotes Richard Maltz on the process to sanction attorneys in New York. Ronald C. Minkoff is quoted on the ethics complaint, emphasizing the same standards apply to any lawyer and Giuliani is not entitled to special treatment. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 19, 2021
In the Press
Natalie Portman And Producing Partner Sophie Mas Sign Apple First-Look TV Deal
Deadline, Gamesinners and The Hollywood Reporter mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to MountainA, Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas’ production company. View Article
March 18, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2021
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2021 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Jordyn Eisenpress authored the USA Chapter. View Article
March 18, 2021
In the Press
‘Godfather of Harlem’: Justin Bartha, Annabella Sciorra & Ronald Guttman to Recur in Season 2
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Cliff “Method Man” Smith who guest stars in season two of “Godfather of Harlem.” View Article
March 18, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Female Directors Triumph in Oscar Nominations, but Why is ‘Judas’ the Only Black-Led Film in the Best Picture Race?
USA Today quotes Marcie Cleary on The Academy saying the more diverse the voting body, the more inclusive the nominations. View Article
March 18, 2021
In the Press
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorney Discusses Stadia Lawsuit
Class Action Prospector mentions Frances Jensen’s article on the lawsuit against Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia.
March 16, 2021
In the Press
‘City of Ghosts’ Series Adaptation in the Works at ABC Signature, Searchlight Television
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to David Lowery and Sehaj Sethi who are set to write a series adaptation of the Victoria Schwab novel “City of Ghosts” for ABC Signature and Searchlight Television. David Lowery is also onboard to direct the series. View Article
March 15, 2021
In the Press
Week Ahead in Intellectual Property: March 15, 2021
Reuters mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance's 4th Annual Hot Topics in Global Advertising Law webinar. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 15, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Will Hollywood Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Workers?
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Tricia Legittino on the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine passport system. View Article
March 11, 2021
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