Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press: Quoted

FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Biodegradable’ Product Claims

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in the FTC Watch article, "FTC Cracks Down on False ‘Biodegradable’ Product Claims". View Article

November 3, 2015

Alerts: Advertising Law

NAD Scotts Decision: Marketers - Not Customers - Are Responsible for Online Review Compliance

Encouraging customers to write product reviews is a common and effective marketing tactic. But the disclosure requirements are significant. And a mistake can rankle competitors and lead to scrutiny by regulators or self-regulatory bodies such as NAD. That's what recently happened to The Scotts Company ("Scotts") when United Industries Corporation ("United Industries"), the maker of the Spectracide line of household insect and weed control products, challenged a sweepstakes promotion for the company's competing Ortho Home Defense, Ortho Bug-B-Gon, and Ortho Weed-B-Gon products. Here's what happened. Read more.

November 2, 2015

Published Articles

Recent N.Y. Ethics Opinions: November 2015

The New York Legal Ethics Reporter published Tyler Maulsby's article, titled "Recent N.Y. Ethics Opinions: November 2015". View Article

November 2, 2015

Published Articles

Dividing a Fee with a Per Diem Lawyer

The New York Legal Ethics Reporter published Richard M. Maltz's article, titled "Dividing a Fee with a Per Diem Lawyer". View Article

November 2, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Hasbro Says Fox Anchor Doesn’t Look Like A Hamster

Maura J. Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman are mentioned in the Law360 article, "Hasbro Says Fox Anchor Doesn't Look Like A Hamster".

October 28, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

LA Judge Halts Sale of Disjoined Tavern Mural

Lisa E. Davis is quoted in the Los Angeles Daily Journal article "LA Judge Halts Sale of Disjoined Tavern Mural". View Article

October 27, 2015

Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law: Technology Law

Federal Government Announces New HIPAA Privacy Audits for Companies That Handle Healthcare Data

Here's some news for companies that have to comply with the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") has announced plans to begin auditing compliance in early 2016. Read more.

October 20, 2015

Alerts: Art Law

Are Art Purchases by Out-of-State Residents Subject to New York Sales Tax?

New York State's tax authorities have been investigating whether New York-area art galleries are properly collecting and remitting New York sales tax on sales of artworks, and a recent New York State Department of Taxation and Finance ("Department") Tax Bulletin has shed some light on several Department positions with regard to sales of property to out-of-state residents, one of which is important to gallerists, collectors and other art industry professionals. Read more.

October 16, 2015

Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law: Technology Law

European Court of Justice Declared EU-U.S. Safe Harbor Invalid - What This Means for Your Company

In a recent landmark decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the "CJEU") declared the EU-U.S. safe harbor invalid. The ruling comes out of the Schrems v. Facebook case, which has become one of the most widely followed and significant global data privacy cases to date. Read more.

October 16, 2015

Alerts: Entertainment Law

Be Careful When Creating Composite Characters

A New York federal court has provided the creative community with an important reminder about the risks of portraying composite characters. Read more.

October 13, 2015

Alerts: Advertising Law

FTC Challenges Consumer Gag Clauses as Unfair Practices

In two recent matters, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") challenged so-called gag clauses or non-disparagement provisions incorporated in contracts between marketers and consumers, alleging that prohibiting consumers from publishing negative reviews about the marketer is an unfair practice in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Read more.

October 8, 2015

New Irish Advertising & Marketing Code

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in the Bizcommunity.com article, "New Irish Advertising & Marketing Code". View Article

October 6, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Greg Boyd in Cyber Defense Magazine

Greg Boyd is quoted in the September 2015 issue of Cyber Defense Magazine. View Article

October 6, 2015

Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

A Storm on the Horizon - When to Communicate with Clients About Destroyed Files

As hurricane Joaquin barrels towards the Northeast, New York lawyers may be reminded of the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy as well as other recent disasters. Read more.

October 2, 2015

Alerts: Advertising Law

Risk Management: New Patent Insurance Will Help Marketers Fight Claims from “Trolls”

In August 2015, the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced a groundbreaking program to provide patent insurance to its members. Read more.

September 30, 2015

Published Articles

Christopher Chase in Lawyer Monthly Magazine

Christopher Chase is featured in the October issue of Lawyer Monthly Magazine, discussing Sports Marketing. View Article

September 29, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Marketer Sued By FTC For Trying To Suppress Bad Reviews

Jeffrey Greenbaum is quoted in the Daily Online Examiner article, "Marketer Sued By FTC For Trying To Suppress Bad Reviews". View Article

September 29, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Ron Minkoff at NALFA Attorney Fees & Ethics Panel

Ron Minkoff is mentioned in the blog post, "NALFA Hosts Successful Program on Attorney Fees & Ethics", which discusses the recent National Association of Legal Fee Analysis panel, entitled “Attorney Fees & Ethics: It Pays To Be Reasonable”, which took place on September 24th. View Article

September 25, 2015

Alerts: Intellectual Property Law

Trademark Office Now Permits Amendment of Registrations to Reflect Technological Advances

Here is some big news for trademark owners: Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") began a pilot program to allow owners of registered trademarks to update their registrations to reflect changes to their products made as a result of technological advances. Read more.

September 18, 2015

In the Press: Praise

Frankfurt Kurnit: One of the “Best Places to Work in New York City” 2015

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City."   View Article

September 18, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Andrew Hurwitz in the Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter mentions Andrew Hurwitz in the article, "Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman to Star in Robert Siegel's 'Cruise'". View Article

September 16, 2015

In the Press: Praise

Thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” for 2015

Super Lawyers listed thirty-three Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2015 edition. Read more.

September 16, 2015

Alerts: Entertainment Law: Intellectual Property Law

9th Circuit Rules That Copyright Holders Must Consider Fair Use Before Issuing DMCA Takedown Notice

Media companies and other copyright holders may need to change the way they deal with infringing content on the Internet. Read more.

September 15, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Proposed Rule May Perhaps Propose a Momentary Admission

Legal Monitor Worldwide quotes Ron Minkoff in the article, "Proposed Rule May Perhaps Propose a Momentary Admission". Read more.

September 14, 2015

Alerts: Commercial Litigation

A Spirit of “Cooperation”: What You Need to Know About the DOJ’s New Enforcement Policies

On Wednesday the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum outlining new policies and procedures for United States Attorneys in corporate investigations (the "Memo"). Read more.

September 11, 2015