We provide tailored, industry-specific legal updates to our clients and other friends of the firm.
Here's a holiday gift for anyone whose business depends on keeping customer or client data secure: the Frankfurt Kurnit Technology Group's list of six essential steps for data security. Read more.
December 2, 2014
The FTC recently closed an investigation into whether Verizon engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices by failing to ensure that routers it shipped to customers, in connection with its DSL and FiOS services, had proper encryption security. Verizon took steps to mitigate consumer harm, and the company's efforts helped avoid regulatory sanctions. Here's what happened. Read more.
November 19, 2014
As part of its continuing efforts to combat deceptive environmental marketing claims, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently sent warning letters to 15 plastic bag advertisers cautioning them that their "oxodegradable," "oxo biodegradable," and "biodegradable" claims may be deceptive. Read more.
November 4, 2014
Real Estate Blog Office Lease Center published an article about "Is Print Dead," a Gotham Media panel discussion moderated by Richard Heller and hosted by Frankfurt Kurnit last week.
November 3, 2014
Remember ROSCA? That's OK, the FTC just remembered it too. Read more.
October 28, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit's Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman represent Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast in a dispute focusing on questions at the heart of the entertainment business. Read more.
October 23, 2014
Edward H. Rosenthal is defending Lighthearted Entertainment and Firelight Entertainment – producers of the reality television show, Dating Naked – against claims from a contestant on the show. We have asked a New York state court to dismiss the complaint based on three releases plaintiff signed. The Hollywood Reporter covered the case here and linked to our motion papers.
October 22, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again been named to Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." We were ranked #19 out of 100 New York City companies.
October 17, 2014
New York Law Journal, The American Lawyer, and Reuters noted the arrival of Catherine Farrelly to Frankfurt Kurnit where she will co-chair the Trademark and Brand Management Group. Read more.
October 17, 2014
The Buffalo News quoted Ronald Minkoff on a recent decision by a State Supreme Court judge on a matter involving development of the Peace Bridge – the bridge between Canada and the US. The court dismissed litigation by Canadian members of the Peace Bridge Authority against law firm Kavinoky Cook, which had represented the Authority for decades before a dispute between its Canadian and New York members arose over development of the bridge. Ronald Minkoff represents Kavinoky Cook.
October 17, 2014
If your company safeguards its trade secrets but encourages employee social media use, you may want to review the recent California federal court decision in Cellular Accessories for Less, Inc. v. Trinitas LLC. Read more.
October 14, 2014
Victoria Cook appeared on the Today Show to discuss the Paige Hyland v. Abigail Lee Miller lawsuit.
October 13, 2014
International Business Times quoted Sean Kane on whether copyright issues arise when video games employ code and assets from other video games. View Article
October 9, 2014
The ABA Communications Lawyer journal published Rick Kurnit's article, "Defining Native Advertising" in the fall 2014 edition. View Article
October 9, 2014
The Hollywood Reporter continues its coverage of the Hasbro Inc. v. Sweetpea Entertainment trial – the battle over film rights to the Dungeons & Dragons property. Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman represent Hasbro. View Article
October 8, 2014
Bizcommunity.com quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum on legislation in Russia that impacts the ability of marketers to advertise beer.
October 7, 2014
The FTC recently issued final amendments to the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule (also known as "the 30 Day Rule"), which requires sellers to have a reasonable basis for stating they can ship ordered items to consumers within the time specified or if no time is specified, within 30 days. Read more.
October 6, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz has appointed Catherine M. C. Farrelly (formerly Catherine M. Clayton) as partner and co-chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Management Group effective September 30th, 2014. Read more.
October 1, 2014
Here's some news for agencies and brands that market via phone to consumers in Connecticut: On October 1, 2014, Connecticut's new telemarketing law goes into effect. Read more.
September 30, 2014
HR Solutions Blog quoted Wendy Stryker on "Job Interview Questions that Could Land You in Legal Trouble". View Article
September 30, 2014
The current Federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts are projected to increase in 2015. Read more.
September 29, 2014
Deadline Hollywood quoted Jeremy S. Goldman's closing arguments in Hasbro v. Sweetpea. View Article
September 25, 2014
The New York Post quoted Wendy Stryker on the Shanley v. Louise Blouin Media employment lawsuit. View Article
September 24, 2014
Yelp, a business search and review service website, and TinyCo, a developer of gaming apps geared towards children, recently agreed to settle FTC allegations. Read more.
September 23, 2014
Shoot magazine quoted Jeff Greenbaum in a moderated panel about budget issues in the production landscape. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
September 23, 2014
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