Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2020 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Rick Kurnit authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor. View Article
April 9, 2020
In recent years the video game industry has been the subject of several lawsuit trends, including suits related to dance moves within video games and suits related to tattoos on persons depicted in video games. Two recent victories for game publishers have altered the risk calculus for use of third-party intellectual property. Read more.
April 9, 2020
The American Lawyer quotes Tyler Maulsby on the challenges law firms face when applying for Paycheck Protection Program relief. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 8, 2020
Shoot Online mentions the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance webinar, “COVID-19 & Consumer Protection: Global Advertising in a Time of Crisis.” Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a speaker during the webinar. View Article
April 8, 2020
On April 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.14, which allows for audio-video witnessing of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Appointments of Agent for Disposition of Remains. Read more.
April 8, 2020
A series of New York Executive Orders in response to COVID-19 are now interrupting normal business operations for nearly all landlords and commercial tenants -- including in the office, retail, restaurant and manufacturing sectors. Read more.
April 6, 2020
Law360 quotes Christopher R. Chase on the changes to sponsor deals because of the Olympics postponement. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 6, 2020
Law360 published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Judicial Shaming of Attorneys is Troubling Even During Pandemic.” View Article
April 6, 2020
The recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) created a program called the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), which makes certain loans available to small businesses. Read more.
April 4, 2020
Shoot Online shared Christopher R. Chase’s blog post “2020: The Force Majeure Awakens.” View Article
April 1, 2020
Shoot Online shared Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “R.I.P. Inverse Ratio Rule: Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin.” View Article
March 31, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by Congress and signed by the President on March 27 (the “CARES Act”) contains a number of tax relief provisions for individuals and businesses intended to ameliorate the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more.
March 30, 2020
Employers are reminded that the new Families First Coronavirus Act will go into effect commencing on April 1, 2020 and continuing through December 31, 2020. Employers should not only be aware of the law’s key provisions, but know how to stay complaint and provide mandatory notice to employees. Read more.
March 30, 2020
The Hollywood Reporter includes Andrew Hurwitz in its Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
March 28, 2020
On March 27th, the House passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Stimulus package, now known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The CARES Act pumps $2.2 trillion into the American economy to combat the effects of the Coronavirus. Below is a summary of the key provisions of the CARES Act that will provide assistance to workers and small businesses. Read more.
March 28, 2020
The New York Times distributed the Super Lawyers list of the New York Metro Area's Top Women for 2020. Fourteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys made the list: Wendy Stryker (Employment Law), Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis & Jean Ward (Entertainment Law), Barbara Shiers (Estate Planning & Probate), Catherine Farrelly (Intellectual Property), Kim Maynard & Maura Wogan (Intellectual Property Litigation) Candice Kersh & Terri Seligman (Media and Advertising). Marcie Cleary & Sasha Levites (Entertainment Law), and Rachel Santori (Intellectual Property Law) are listed as "Rising Stars."
March 28, 2020
BTI Consulting includes Frankfurt Kurnit on their list of Leading Law Firms in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for 2020. View Article
March 24, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has prompted a number of new federal and state laws related to employee leave and sick leave. This alert will highlight recent changes in federal and New York law. Read more.
March 23, 2020
Last week, we told you about the U.S. Treasury’s decision to permit the deferral of tax payments until July 15, 2020. In a sign of the rapid pace of change in the current environment, the IRS on Friday issued a superseding notice, Notice 2020-18, in which it expanded the emergency relief previously announced in Notice 2020-17. Read more.
March 23, 2020
This past week, New York has taken a number of steps to restrict movement in and around the State in an effort to contain the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued executive orders and the chief judges of the state and federal courts have issued administrative orders that have had a sweeping impact on the legal industry as well as the business community at large. Read more.
March 22, 2020
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly M. Maynard’s article “United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction.” View Article
March 22, 2020
The Post and Courier quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on a trademark dispute between two boat tour companies. View Article
March 20, 2020
On March 18th, California Governor Newsom, at the urging of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, granted some relief to business owners in the state by suspending the requirements of the California WARN Act. Read more.
March 20, 2020
Fort Point Capital mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel in their deal with Barrington Media Group, LLC. View Article
March 19, 2020
Following the declaration of a national emergency on March 13th, the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated at a press conference on March 17th that individual taxpayers would be permitted to defer tax payments up to $1 million for 90 days and corporations would be able to defer tax payments of up to $10 million for 90 days. Read more.
March 19, 2020
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