Two years after conducting a workshop to study native advertising, the FTC on December 22nd released long-awaited guidance that all marketers and publishers need to review. Read more.
December 23, 2015
Here's some big news for anyone who owns -- or is contemplating registration of -- a trademark that may offend certain audiences. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on December 22nd that a law banning the registration of disparaging trademarks is unconstitutional. Read more.
December 23, 2015
Terri Seligman is quoted in MediaPost's article, "FTC Says Native Ads Must Carry Clear Disclosures". View Article
December 22, 2015
New York City's Commuter Benefits Law takes effect on January 1, 2016. Under the law, for-profit and nonprofit employers with 20 or more full-time non-union employees working in New York City must offer their full-time employees the opportunity to use pre-tax income to purchase qualified transportation fringe benefits. Read more.
December 21, 2015
Acquisition International (AI) has named Frankfurt Kurnit as the 'Best for Advertising Law (USA)' and 'Best for Executive Compensation (USA).
December 21, 2015
Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor's article, "Advertising Self-Regulatory Council Implements Significant Revisions To Its Procedures" is featured in What's In Store, the American Bar Association's newsletter of the Section of Antitrust Law's Consumer Protection Committee, Privacy and Information Security Committee, and Advertising Disputes and Litigation Committee. View Article
December 17, 2015
In a thrilling and important development, New York has promulgated a new Court Rule, 22 NYCRR § 523 ("Section 523"), that allows lawyers admitted in other jurisdictions, but not admitted in New York, to practice here under certain circumstances. Read more.
December 16, 2015
The BTI Client Service A-Team is limited solely to law firms considered by clients to deliver the absolute best levels of client service. The ranking is based on independent, unbiased feedback from clients, no law firm influences the results, submits nominations or provides client names. View Article
December 16, 2015
Reuters quotes Gavin McElroy on best practices in top media executive employment deals. View Article
December 11, 2015
Ronald Minkoff is quoted in The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog article, "Law Firm Mintz Levin Must Turn Over Privileged Documents, Court Rules". View Article
December 10, 2015
Reuters Legal covers our defense of Hasbro in an alleged right of publicity case brought by Fox News’s Harris Faulkner. View Article
December 9, 2015
Andrew Hurwitz is featured in the New York Social Diary's coverage of the Evening of Opportunity hosted by Services for the UnderServed (SUS).
December 8, 2015
Here's some important news for persons owning interests in companies operating in New York that are registered in other states. Read more.
December 4, 2015
Alan Sacks and Deborah Wolfe's article, "Building Your Brand: Smart Moves for Sweat Equity" is featured in the Holiday issue of Athletes Quarterly.
December 2, 2015
Christopher Chase's article, "Defending Your Trademark" is featured in the Fall issue of Athletes Quarterly. View Article
December 2, 2015
A recent decision in a long-running data security case is a must-read for corporate executives charged with ensuring the security of personal information. Read more.
November 30, 2015
Tyler Maulsby is mentioned in the Law 360 article, "Luv N' Care Files $10M Malpractice Suit Against New York Attorneys." View Article
November 25, 2015
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit client James Wolk in reference to his newest film, Mercy, soon to be streaming on Netflix. View Article
November 25, 2015
Mike Frankfurt is mentioned in the "Roger on Running" column in Running Times, which features leaders in the running community over age 80. View Article
November 20, 2015
Gavin McElroy is interviewed by Dennis Troyanos of the Troyanos Group, a niche recruiting and consulting firm, about employment law. Please click here to listen to the interview, or click here to view a pdf of the interview transcript.
November 19, 2015
The Post’s Page Six covered a story from Mike Frankfurt’s 80th birthday party. View Article
November 17, 2015
Law360 has listed Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the 100 law firms with the most IP partners. To view the full list, click here (behind paywall).
November 16, 2015
Politico mentioned Mike Frankfurt's 80th birthday in its daily blast, referring to Mike as "one of the most influential media and entertainment lawyers in America". View Article
November 11, 2015
Phil Mushnick of the New York Post mentioned Mike Frankfurt’s 80th birthday celebration in his "Equal Time" column. View Article
November 9, 2015
The New York Times quoted Ron Minkoff in a story about the controversy surrounding Al Jazeera’s General Counsel’s bar admission status. View Article
November 9, 2015
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