In the Press: Praise
Jay Rand in Penn Law Journal
Jay Rand is featured in The University of Pennsylvania Law School Penn Law Journal's Fall 2016 issue. View Article
December 5, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
Overtime Rule Hang-Up Requires Careful Communication About Pay Decisions
Wendy Stryker is featured in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Overtime Rule Hang-Up Requires Careful Communication About Pay Decisions." View Article
December 2, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Copyright Infringement: Get Ready for New DMCA Agent Designation Rules
Out with the old, in with the new. That's the latest slogan of the Copyright Office which, on December 1, 2016, finally brings its nearly 20-year old system for designating Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") agents online. Read more.
November 30, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
Federal Court Blocks Overtime Rules and New York Proposes a New Overtime Rule
A federal court in Texas has halted nationwide preparations for the new FLSA overtime rule set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. That rule raised the salary basis required to maintain federal overtime exemptions from $455 per week to $913 per week, and included a mechanism for automatically updating the salary limits every three years. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Policy Statement Focuses on Homeopathic Health Claims
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued its new "Enforcement Policy Statement on Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Homeopathic Drugs," as well as a staff report on a workshop that the Commission held last year on OTC homeopathic drug advertising. Read more.
November 28, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order requiring broadband Internet service providers and all other telecommunications carriers providing telecommunications services to take greater steps to protect the privacy of their customers, including current and former subscribers and new applicants. Here's a summary of the key obligations imposed on carriers: Read more.
November 22, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Court’s Decision on Overtime Rule Expected Soon
Wendy Stryker is featured in The Society of Human Resource Management's ain the article, "Court's Decision on Overtime Rule Expected Soon". View Article
November 22, 2016
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Latest on the FTC Data Security Front
FTC Issues Guide on How to Respond to a Data Breach, and Eleventh Circuit Questions the FTC's Interpretation of Its Section 5 Authority But Does NOT Alter the Unfairness Standard in Data Security Matters. Read more.
November 21, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Irish Legal 100
Irish Legal 100 named Maura Wogan to their Legal 100 list for 2016.
November 4, 2016
Alerts: Employment Law
New York City Passes New Law Governing Freelance Workers
There's big news for employers with offices in New York City. Read more.
November 1, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in Biz Community's Advertising News article, "Global Examples of Advertising to Avoid". View Article
October 31, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Lack of Documentary Evidence Sinks Two Recent Trademark Applications
Business owners do not have to wait until they are actually using a trademark in commerce before seeking to register it with the Trademark Office. Read more.
October 28, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge
Brian E. Maas is quoted in the New York Law Journal article, "Cooperator in Dewey Case Admits to Lesser Charge". (Article behind paywall) View Article
October 26, 2016
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Non-Party Has Sufficient Interest to Disqualify Law Firm from Second Circuit Case
At the request of a non-party, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently disqualified the law firm BakerHostetler LLP ("Baker") from representing its client Prevezon Holdings Ltd. ("Prevezon"). Read more.
October 24, 2016
Published Articles
Athletes Quarterly Publishes Christopher Chase Article on Branded Product Lines
Christopher Chase's article, “Put Your Name on It: What Athletes Need to Know About Developing an Athlete-Branded Product Line” discusses issues for athletes creating a product line using their name, likeness, or trademark. View Article
October 19, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Get Ready for New Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Rules
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the "Board") has announced a number of changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice, to take effect on January 14, 2017. Read more.
October 19, 2016
Published Articles
Getting the Deal Through: USA and Global Chapter
Getting the Deal Through published a new edition which includes chapters authored by Rick Kurnit (USA and Global).
October 18, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
21 States File Emergency Motion to Bar FLSA Overtime Rule
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "21 States File Emergency Motion to Bar FLSA Overtime Rule". View Article
October 17, 2016
Published Articles
Keeping the Privilege
The New York State Bar Association published Tyler Maulsby's article entitled, "Keeping the Privilege: What the Stock Decision Means for Clients and the State of the Intra-Firm Privilege" in the Fall 2016 edition of their publication, Inside. View Article
October 14, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Bad Bone
Rick Kurnit is quoted in the Vice article, "Bad Bone," about Ken Bone's recent promotional tweets. View Article
October 13, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Hurricane Damage Control: Piecing Together Time Records
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Hurricane Damage Control: Piecing Together Time Records". View Article
October 11, 2016
Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Thinking of Licensing Your Brand Abroad?
Licensing a trademark abroad - for manufacture or distribution of goods or services - is not easy. Read more.
October 6, 2016
Overtime Rule May Result in More Off-the-Clock Work
Wendy Stryker is quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, "Overtime Rule May Result in More Off-the-Clock Work". View Article
October 6, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Blue Man Group Can’t Toss Royalties Suit
Nicole Bergstrom is featured in the Law360 article, "Blue Man Group Can't Toss Royalties Suit". View Article
October 6, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Vault’s Top 150 Under 150 Midsize Law Firms
Frankfurt Kurnit is featured in Vault's Top 150 Under 150 Midsize Law Firms. View Article
October 5, 2016
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