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
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Tyler Maulsby summarized recent NY ethics opinions for June 2015 issue of the New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Read more.
June 2, 2015
The Recorder interviewed Rachel Kronman about the future of wearable technology. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
May 29, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
Forbes quoted Wendy Stryker on labor laws with regard to social media in "Here's Why Employees Can Trash Their Bosses On Social Media". View Article
May 22, 2015
The Global Advertising Alliance published Hannah Taylor's "New Updates From Facebook", a brief summarization of the new limits Facebook has placed on an how apps may access a user's information, which may have a significant impact for advertisers.
May 19, 2015
For the eleventh consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
May 19, 2015
In a much anticipated opinion, the Ninth Circuit has dissolved a takedown injunction previously issued against Google and YouTube, prohibiting the companies from posting or displaying any version of the controversial film Innocence of Muslims that included Ms. Cindy Lee Garcia. Read more.
May 18, 2015
Frankfurt Kurnit is a finalist for Chambers USA's "Media & Entertainment Team of the Year" award. View Article
May 15, 2015
Earlier this year, the FTC publicly banned the operator of an alleged "revenge porn" website from sharing nude videos or photographs of people without their affirmative express consent. Read more.
May 15, 2015
Intellectual Property Today has named Frankfurt Kurnit to its list of the Top 100 Trademark firms in the U.S. View Article
May 13, 2015
Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on what Mylan Inc. et al. v. Kirkland Ellis LLP could mean for conflict waivers. In the suit, Mylan alleged Kirkland & Ellis LLP breached fiduciary, ethical and professional duties when it agreed to represent Mylan’s rival, Teva. Read more.
May 11, 2015
Your e-commerce company probably has a privacy policy (if it doesn't, then it should). But is anyone checking to see that the company follows the policy? Companies that don't follow their own privacy policies can get into legal hot water pretty quickly. Read more.
May 6, 2015
Tyler Maulsby summarized recent NY ethics opinions in the May 2015 issue of the New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Read more.
May 1, 2015
The FTC recently filed complaints alleging two US businesses that claimed to be in compliance with the US-EU Safe Harbor Framework were, in fact, no longer compliant. Read more.
April 29, 2015
Swedish Marketing Manager quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum in "Shitstorm & Native Advertising" on social media marketing issues in the US.
April 28, 2015
The National Law Journal listed Lisa E. Davis as one of the 75 most accomplished female attorneys working in the legal profession today. Read more.
April 21, 2015
Congratulations to our partner Victoria Cook who was listed by Variety in their annual New York Women's Impact Report. The report spotlights innovators, overachievers and the execs at the top of the Gotham entertainment business. View Article
April 21, 2015
Bob Ambrogi of Lawyer 2 Lawyer interviews Nicole Hyland about her popular blog analzying the legal ethics of the show, 'Better Call Saul.' View Article
April 20, 2015
MLex quoted Brian G. Murphy in "Digital Advertisers Need to Consider Disclosures for 'Ordinary Consumer,' FTC Official Says" on how rapidly advertising is evolving. View Article
April 17, 2015
Victoria Cook spoke with The Insider about the pending lawsuits against Fox's hit show, "The Empire."
April 17, 2015
Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman were listed in Variety's Legal Impact Report for 2015. View Article
April 14, 2015
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