Alerts: Advertising Law
Kerry and McCain Introduce “Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011”
Senators John Kerry and John McCain introduced a privacy bill this week that seeks to provide consumers with more transparency and control regarding the collection, use, storage, and transfer of their personal information.The bill – in its infancy and likely to face opposition – does not require changes in privacy practices unless and until it is enacted. But with bipartisan backing, it’s a privacy bill that could pass. Here’s a summary. Read more.
April 15, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FCC Takes Action Against TV Stations for “Commercials in Disguise”
The Federal Communications Commission recently issued "Notices of Apparent Liability" against two television stations for allegedly airing news segments produced and supplied by advertisers, without disclosing that the segments were advertiser-supported. Read more.
April 11, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
New Best Practices for Mobile Marketers
The Mobile Marketing Association recently issued a revision of its "U.S. Consumer Best Practices." While the practices do not have the force of law, many leading advertisers follow them, and the mobile carriers require compliance for programs run on their networks. Read more.
April 8, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Google Agrees to Settle FTC Claim Regarding Deceptive Privacy Practices
Google Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in deceptive tactics and violated its own privacy pledges to consumers during the 2010 launch of its social network, "Google Buzz". Read more.
March 31, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Richard Maltz in the New York Law Journal
Richard Maltz of our Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Group helped reinstate a previously disbarred lawyer.
March 31, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
Supreme Court Won’t Disturb New Test for Trademark “Dilution” Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a ruling with important implications for advertisers of adult and other potentially lewd products. By refusing to hear an appeal in the closely watched Victoria's Secret Catalogue Inc. v. Mosley case, the U.S. Supreme Court indirectly endorsed an earlier decision from the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit that made it easier for so-called "tarnishment" claims to succeed when the challenged mark was used in a "sex related" context. Read more.
March 30, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Announces $250,000 Settlement with Online Marketer
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced on Tuesday, March 15 that Nashville, Tennessee-based Legacy Learning Systems Inc. and its owner will pay $250,000 to settle FTC charges that they deceptively advertised products through online affiliate marketers who falsely posed as independent reviewers. Read more.
March 16, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Plans to Examine Consumer Experiences in Motor Vehicle Financing & Leasing
The FTC has announced a series of motor vehicle financing and leasing "Roundtables" to be held across the country. The goal: to gather and study consumer experiences in purchasing, financing, and leasing cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Read more.
March 11, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Ronald Minkoff Quoted in the New York Law Journal on Pension Fraud Matter
The New York Law Journal featured Ronald Minkoff in an article about a recusal motion filed by Alan Hevesi, former New York State Comptroller, who has called into question the impartiality of the judge presiding over his widely-publicized pension pay-to-play fraud case.
March 10, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Seeks to Examine Self-Regulatory Efforts of Alcohol Beverage Manufacturers
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it plans to conduct a new study of the self-regulatory efforts of the alcoholic beverage industry. The study would serve as the foundation for the FTC's fourth major report on the efficacy of voluntary industry guidelines designed to reduce alcoholic beverage advertising to an underage audience. Read more.
March 8, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Quoted in Advertising Age and Consumerist
Advertising Age and The Consumerist quoted Terri Seligman on how the National Advertising Division protects consumers against misleading advertisements. View Article
March 7, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Cameron Myler in Naplesnews
Prince Albert II of Monaco was the honored guest at the Art of The Olympians’ grand opening celebration breakfast at Port Royal, Florida, with Frankfurt Kurnit's Cameron Myler in attendance.
March 5, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Variety - Jake T. Austin
Our client, Jake T. Austin, has joined the cast of Garry Marshall's romantic comedy "New Year's Eve". Amy Nickin represents Mr. Austin. View Article
March 1, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
New Restrictions on Billing Practices
Two recent developments in New York (the prohibition of fees for paper billing) and California (the prohibition from the requesting of Zip codes by retailers) may have an impact on nationwide retailers' billing practices. Read more.
February 16, 2011
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New Class Action Filed Against Groupon and Retailers: Crowd-Sourcing Gone Bad?
Groupon, the site that offers targeted “Daily Deals” to consumers, enjoys daily stories in the press about its success, including a $6 billion offer from Google. Now, though, it may have attracted the wrong kind of attention. Read more.
February 14, 2011
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Frankfurt Kurnit in The Wrap - Amanda Seyfried
Our client, Amanda Seyfried, will star in the Summit Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment Group and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment thriller "Gone." Michael Williams represents Ms. Seyfried. View Article
February 10, 2011
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Facebook Moves to Dismiss Complaint Based On Use of Minors’ “Likes”
A recent class action on behalf of California minors takes aim at Facebook for its practices regarding the use of Facebook members’ names, likenesses, and preferences. The plaintiffs allege that Facebook encourages its users to communicate “likes” of goods and services under the pretense that it contributes to the social nature of the site. Read more.
February 8, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Victoria Cook in Variety - Dee Rees
Variety mentioned Victoria Cook as counsel to Dee Rees for her LGBT-themed drama "Pariah". View Article
January 28, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in Variety - Thomas McDonell
Our Client Thomas McDonell will star in "The Spectacular Now" produced by Shawn Levy. Michael Williams represents Mr. McDonell.
January 24, 2011
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Gives Public More Time to Comment on New Privacy Paradigm
The original deadline for public comments on the Federal Trade Commissions 122-page staff report on privacy, "Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change", was January 31, 2011. But because of the nature and complexity of the questions raised, a number of organizations petitioned the FTC for an extension of time in which to comment. Read more.
January 24, 2011
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In the Press: Quoted
Rick Kurnit Featured in Bisnow
Rick Kurnit was profiled in Bisnow on his experiences in the advertising industry and branded entertainment industry, respectively.
January 21, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Richard Hofstetter Featured in Bisnow
Bisnow interviewed Richard Hofstetter on his experiences as an entertainment lawyer and for his views on current hot trends such as branded entertainment and reality television.
January 21, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Merriman as Entertainment Partner
Frankfurt Kurnit named Mark Merriman a partner to the Entertainment Group. ScreenDaily covered the news. View Article
January 20, 2011
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Client John Goodman in The Hollywood Reporter
Our client, John Goodman, was mentioned in The Hollywood Reporter for joining the cast of "Extremely Loud" and "Incredibly Close", Stephen Daldry's adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer novel.
January 19, 2011
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Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama recently signed into law the "Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act." It was enacted last year in the wake of a Senate Committee investigation into aggressive online marketing tactics, and its prohibitions and restrictions are likely to have a significant impact on certain common forms of online marketing. Read more.
January 14, 2011
