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In the Press: Quoted
Streaming Services Are Highlighting Black Stories. But There’s Still Lots of Room for Improvement in Elevating Black Voices
Morning Consult quotes Marcie Cleary on the amount of content created by Black individuals on streaming services. View Article
February 28, 2021
In the Press
‘Cobra Kai’ Promotes Vanessa Rubio, Peyton List to Series Regulars for Season 4, Show Adds Two to Cast
The News Trace and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Vanessa Rubio. View Article
February 27, 2021
In the Press
Brand Battles: DC Comics Targets ‘SuperPower’ Shapewear
Law360 mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Hasbro Inc. View Article
February 26, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
MLRC MediaLawDaily
The Media Law Resource Center’s MediaLawDaily newsletter shared Rebecca Tushnet’s blog post coverage of GALA’s “Hot Topics in Advertising Law in North America” webinar. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted on online disclosures and green guides. View Article
February 25, 2021
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Published Articles: In the Press
Probing the Mysterious “Materially Adverse” Standard for Attorney-Client Conflicts
PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community published John B. Harris’ article “Probing the Mysterious “Materially Adverse” Standard for Attorney-Client Conflicts” which analyzes ABA Ethics Opinion 497. View Article
February 25, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
With Retroactive 2-Year Suspension, Did Court ‘Underplay’ Gordon Caplan’s Wrongdoing?
The New York Law Journal quotes Richard Maltz on the First Department’s disciplinary decision on the Caplan matter. View Article
February 24, 2021
In the Press
Mark Rylance, Dylan O’Brien, Zoey Deutch & Johnny Flynn To Star In ‘Imitation Game’ Scribe Graham Moore’s ‘The Outfit’; Focus Pre-Buys World Rights From FilmNation
Deadline mentions Sasha Levites as counsel to Scoop Wasserstein who is producing “The Outfit.” View Article
February 23, 2021
In the Press
SAG-AFTRA New Influencer Agreement
Extreme Reach features Dorian Slater Thomas’ blog post, "SAG-AFTRA New Influencer Agreement." View Article
February 23, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
Apple’s App Privacy Disclosure Regime Risks FTC, Legal Scrutiny
Bloomberg Law quotes Daniel Goldberg on Apple Inc.'s new privacy label requirement for app makers. View Article
February 23, 2021
In the Press
The Hollywod Reporter: 7 Days of Deals
The Hollywood Reporter’s 7 Days of Deals column mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Melissa Benoist, who signed an overall deal with Warner Brothers TV.
February 23, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Fordham Law Class Notes: January 2021
The Insider, Fordham Law’s alumni newsletter includes Sean Kane’s recognition in the Irish Legal 100. View Article
February 22, 2021
Published Articles
Courts, FTC May Differ On Sponsored Product Review
Law360 publishes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum’s article, “Courts, FTC May Differ on Sponsored Product Reviews.” (Behind paywall) View Article
February 22, 2021
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In the Press: Praise
Chambers Global 2021
Chambers Global ranks Daniel Goldberg for his expertise in Privacy & Data Security. View Article
February 18, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Where Does Net Neutrality Stand In Calif.? Experts Weigh In
Law360 quotes Daniel Goldberg on California’s network neutrality stance under the Biden administration. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 18, 2021
In the Press
‘Lingua Franca’ Filmmaker Isabel Sandoval Signs With CAA
Variety and The News Trace mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to filmmaker Isabel Sandoval, who made history as the first trans woman of color to direct and star in a film screening in competition at the Venice Film Festival. View Article
February 17, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Media Law International Praises Frankfurt Kurnit 2021
Media Law International ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as “Tier 1” in its specialist guide of global leaders in media law for 2021. The guide praises Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and S. Gregory Boyd individually. View Article
February 14, 2021
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In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2021
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2021. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit has a fine-grained understanding of the intricacies of complex brand-related matters in the media, entertainment and advertising space, and a well-developed prosecution, enforcement and licensing toolkit to keep companies – especially those whose business success depends on strong brands – in the best possible shape.” Read more.
February 13, 2021
How Britney Spears Could Build a Case for Freedom, According to a Lawyer
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the Britney Spears documentary and her conservatorship. View Article
February 13, 2021
In the Press
Melissa Benoist Launches Production Company, Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Television
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Melissa Benoist. View Article
February 13, 2021
In the Press
‘Hala’ Filmmaker Minhal Baig Strikes Overall Deal with Amazon, Adapting Horror Short-Story Collection ‘Mouthful of Birds’
Deadline mentions Hayden Goldblatt and Lee Goldberg who negotiated the adaptation of “Mouthful of Birds” for Amazon Studios. View Article
February 12, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
Fantasy Theme Park Wants Taylor Swift to Split with Album Name
Business Insurance references Edward H. Rosenthal’s blog post about a Utah theme park’s trademark infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift. View Article
February 12, 2021
Trump Tax Saga Highlights Line Between Lawyering, Complicity
Bloomberg Law quotes Tyler Maulsby on the ethical obligations of attorneys in relation to Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP’s representation of Donald Trump and the allegations against the Trump Organization. View Article
February 10, 2021
In the Press
‘Watchmen’ Helmer Nicole Kassell Set To Direct ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’ For New Line
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Kassell. View Article
February 10, 2021
In the Press
Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa Productions Sets First Project At HBO Max With Series Adaptation of ‘A Boob’s Life’; Cynthia Mort To Serve As Showrunner
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to author Leslie’s Lehr. View Article
February 7, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
As Givenchy Campaign Stars Style Themselves, Questions of Authorship and Ownership Abound
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on authorship and copyright ownership of photos between models and photographers. View Article
February 7, 2021