In the Press
UTA Signs Rebeca Huntt, Whose Docu Debut ‘Beba’ Is Set For TIFF World Premiere
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to filmmaker Rebeca Huntt who signed with UTA. Her debut feature documentary "Beba" will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September. View Article
August 26, 2021
In the Press
‘The Cathedral’: First Look at Brian D’Arcy James and Monica Barbaro
Variety mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Brian D’Arcy James who stars in the film “The Cathedral." View Article
August 26, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
Lawsuit Challenging (Mis)Use of Academy Award Statuette Survives Motion to Dismiss
Shoot Online features Brian Murphy’s blog post, “Lawsuit Challenging (Mis)Use of Academy Award Statuette Survives Motion to Dismiss.” View Article
August 25, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2021
For the 11th year, Crain's New York Business includes Frankfurt Kurnit on its annual list of the 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. View Article
August 23, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
When TikTok, YouTube and Twitch Creators Get into Trouble, These Lawyers Come to the Rescue
The Business of Business interviews Marcie Cleary on the legal matters that arise when representing social media content creators. View Article
August 23, 2021
In the Press
Brand Battles: Coursera Seeks To Cut ‘Classera’ TM
Law360 mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Anthony Mangieri. (Behind paywall) View Article
August 20, 2021
In the Press: Praise
The Best Lawyers in America 2022
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
August 19, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Seen Pursuing New Competition, Privacy Rules
CQ Roll Call quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s rulemaking procedures. (Behind paywall) View Article
August 6, 2021
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In the Press: Praise
Best Places to Work in Los Angeles 2021
The Los Angeles Business Journal includes Frankfurt Kurnit on its list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. View Article
August 5, 2021
In the Press
Sony Extends Tom Rothman’s Contract, Adds CEO to Chairman Title
The Wrap covers former Frankfurt Kurnit partner Tom Rothman’s promotion to CEO of Sony Pictures. View Article
August 4, 2021
In the Press
Cannes Camera D’Or Winner Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic Signs With UTA & Brillstein Entertainment Group
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic. View Article
August 4, 2021
In the Press
Charles Randolph-Wright, Debra Martin Chase and Olympian Brian Boitano Team for Netflix Ice Skating Movie
Deadline and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Charles Randolph-Wright. View Article
August 3, 2021
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In the Press
Winslow Fegley Joins Javier Bardem in Sony’s ‘Lyle, Lyle Crocodile’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Winslow Fegley. View Article
July 30, 2021
In the Press
Producer Jessica Rhoades Sets ‘Nice Jewish Girls’ Comedic Drama Under First-Look Deal With Netflix
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Anni Weisband who created the series “Nice Jewish Girls” loosely based on her family members. View Article
July 30, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Ex-Blizzard Chief Mike Morhaime: To the Blizzard Women…I am extremely sorry that I failed you
GamesBeat quotes Sean Kane on the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard by a California state agency. View Article
July 26, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
A Legal Primer on Social Tokens
Law360 published Hannah Taylor’s article, “A Legal Primer on Social Tokens” in their expert analysis section. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 26, 2021
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In the Press
‘FBI: International’: Christiane Paul & Carter Redwood to Star in Spinoff Series on CBS
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Carter Redwood. View Article
July 23, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List Northeast
Caren Decter is named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List for 2021. View Article
July 21, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Ex-FTE CEO Touts NY Judge Uncle At $28M Theft Arraignment
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethical concerns raised because an upstate town court judge attended his nephew's arraignment for theft. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 21, 2021
In the Press
Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Lee Goldberg as counsel to Wingate Media. View Article
July 20, 2021
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In the Press
Chloe East, Oakes Fegley & Isabelle Kusman Round Cast of Steven Spielberg’s Film Loosely Based on His Childhood
Deadline and The Wrap mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Oakes Fegley. View Article
July 14, 2021
In the Press
‘Peacemaker’: Here Are the Directors of John Cena’s DC Series on HBO Max
Collider mentions Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to director James Gunn. View Article
July 14, 2021
The Hard Fall of Rudy Giuliani
The Charlotte Post quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the actions of Rudy Giuliani that led to his law license suspension in New York. View Article
July 12, 2021
Alerts
Supreme Court Declines to Clear Up Telecommuter State Tax Issues Triggered by the Pandemic
One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that remote work arrangements (whether full-time or hybrid) are here to stay. These arrangements raise difficult tax issues when employees work from home in one state for an employer whose office is in another state because the patchwork of state income tax rules applicable to such arrangements are often inconsistent and confusing. Read more.
July 7, 2021
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Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
New York City Restricts Collection of Biometric Identifiers
Major US municipalities are lining up to regulate business use of technologies to collect biometric identifiers and information. For example, Portland, Oregon, banned the use of face recognition technologies earlier this year. Now, New York City businesses must comply with a new law too: Effective July 9, 2021, any commercial establishment in New York City that collects, retains, converts, stores or shares biometric identifier information of customers must disclose such activity using clear and conspicuous signage near all customer entrances. Read more.
July 7, 2021