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August 20, 2010
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In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in The New York Law Journal
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in The New York Law Journal's News in Brief section on our client Joe Berlinger's opposition to Chevron's recent motion for an order requiring the Ecuadorian plaintiffs and their lawyers to preserve evidence relevant to their defense and to supplement their subpoenas.
August 17, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Quoted in Advertising Age Story on Novartis Promotion
Advertising Age quoted Terri Seligman in an article about the FDA's regulatory proceeding against drug company Novartis' Facebook promotions. Terri's quote was also recirculated as a "Smart Quote" by SmartBrief in its social media newsletter. View Article
August 11, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FDA’s First Facebook Enforcement Action
In what may signal regulators’ growing focus on advertisers’ use of social media, the FDA recently issued its first Facebook-related citation in connection with Novartis’ use of Facebook’s share function on its Tasigna® website.The FDA cited four ways in which the website and Facebook's "share" widget violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the FDA implementing regulations. Read more.
August 9, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
Terri J. Seligman recently joined our firm as a partner in the Advertising Group. Intellectual Property Today magazine picked up our press release.
August 3, 2010
Alerts: Commercial Litigation
Class Action False Advertising Lawsuit Against Vitaminwater Will Go Forward
A New York federal court is allowing a class action lawsuit brought by consumers from three states, alleging that the labeling for Coca-Cola's vitaminwater is misleading, to go forward. Here’s a summary. Read more.
August 2, 2010
Alerts
Accredited Investor Requirement Changes
There has been a change to the definition of Accredited Investor which may affect your fundraising activities. Under Section 413(a) of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Act (the "Act"), the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has been instructed to amend the net worth standard for an "Accredited Investor" as set forth in Securities Act Rules 215 and 501(a)(5) by eliminating from the calculation of net worth the "value of the primary residence" of the investor. Read more.
July 28, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trademark Disputes
The Wall Street Journal quoted Terri Seligman on trademark battles in the consumer-products industry.
July 20, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in MediaPost on Revised Endorsement Guidelines
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in MediaPost on concerns marketers have about FTC interpretation of the revised endorsement guidelines.
June 25, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Posts Endorsement Guides FAQs
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission released answers to frequently asked questions about its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. These FAQs provide helpful additional guidance regarding the FTC’s revisions to the Guides. Read more.
June 23, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Issues Revised Endorsement Guides
After a lengthy and closely-watched review process, the Federal Trade Commission recently issued revisions to its "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". Read more.
June 22, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Featured in 43(B)log
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum spoke on Inside Strategies for Effectively Utilizing the NAD to Resolve Advertising Disputes at ACI's Litigating and Resolving Advertising Disputes event. Rebecca Tushnet recapped this discussion on her well-regarded blog on false advertising. View Article
June 17, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Maura Wogan Featured in a Bloomberg Law Podcast
Bloomberg Law featured Maura Wogan in a podcast about recent developments in Chevron Corp.'s attempts to subpoena 600 hours of unused footage from our client Joe Berlinger's documentary film, Crude.
June 11, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Featured in the LexisNexis Corporate & Securities Law Community Podcast
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is featured in the LexisNexis Corporate & Securities Law Community Podcast on Advertising Law Compliance: What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know.
June 9, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Defamation Matter in New York Law Journal
Frankfurt Kurnit's Wendy Stryker won a victory in a defamation case arising from labor tension in a NYC restaurant. Read more.
June 4, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Quoted in IAPP Daily Dashboard on COPPA
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in the International Association of Privacy Professionals Daily Dashboard on his thoughts on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act at the FTC Roundtable discussion. View Article
June 3, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Update
On June 2, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a public roundtable in Washington, D.C. regarding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, a partner in our Advertising Group, participated in the roundtable. Read more.
June 3, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Featured in 4A’s IP Law Resource
Rick Kurnit was featured in a clip on the American Association of Advertising Agencies Business Resources section discussing intellectual property law.
May 19, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Quoted in MediaWeek
Rick Kurnit was quoted in MediaWeek on the constantly changing landscape of the advertising industry.
May 16, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Huffington Post
We are pleased to represent Joe Berlinger - the director of Crude - in the filmmaker's high profile First Amendment battle against Chevron Corporation. View Article
April 27, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Quoted in 43(B)log
Rick Kurnit was quoted in Rebecca Tushnet's 43(B)log as the session chair for the ABA Antitrust Session Spring Meeting part 5 that was held on April 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. View Article
April 25, 2010
Alerts: Technology Law
FTC to Review Children’s Online Privacy Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has scheduled a public meeting to consider changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule. "Protecting Kids’ Privacy Online: Reviewing the COPPA Rule" will be held June 2, 2010 at the FTC Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read more.
April 20, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Speaks at the SHOOT Directors Symposium
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum will be one of the speakers at the SHOOT Directors Symposium, which is being held in conjunction with SHOOT's 8th Annual New Directors Showcase Event on May 11th.
April 16, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
Controversial Maine Marketing Law Repealed
Last year we reported about the passage by Maine of a sweeping new privacy law restricting collection of personal information from and marketing to minors. Recently, the Maine legislature passed a bill repealing that law in full, which was signed by Maine Governor Baldacci on March 29, 2010. Read more.
April 9, 2010
Published Articles
Fighting for What is Left of Exclusivity
The Journal of Sponsorship published Rick Kurnit and Christopher Chase's article "Strategies to Protect the Exclusivity of Sponsors in the Sports Industry". View Article
April 8, 2010
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