Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

In the Press: Quoted

What AT&T’s Spat With Starz Says About Today’s Media Industry

Richard Hofstetter is quoted in The Street's article, "What AT&T's Spat With Starz Says About Today's Media Industry". View Article

July 24, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Global Food Marketers Take Note: Chile to Restrict Food Ads to Kids

Jeffrey Greenbaum was featured in the Katy on the Hill article, "Global Food Marketers Take Note: Chile to Restrict Food Ads to Kids".

July 14, 2015

In the Press

‘Harry Potter’ Spinoff ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Adds Dan Fogler

Our client Dan Fogler has joined the cast of the Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by J.K. Rowling. This Warner Bros. film, directed by David Yates, is is set for release on Nov. 18, 2016. View Article

July 13, 2015

In the Press: Quoted: Press Releases

GALA Announces Video Series

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted about the release of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance's video series on complying with advertising laws around the world. The videos are available, for free, on GALA’s YouTube channel here. View Article

July 10, 2015

Alerts: Entertainment Law

No Cut Here: Second Circuit Holds Director Does Not Own Separate Copyright for His Contribution

Following in the footsteps of the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently held that a director does not have an independent copyright in his contributions to a film. Read more.

July 9, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Dentons Conflict Ruling Should Give Megafirms Pause

Nicole Hyland was quoted in the Law360 article, "Dentons Conflict Ruling Should Give Megafirms Pause". View Article

July 9, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

New York Law Journal Covers Komolov v. Segal Art Litigation Win

The New York Law Journal has a page 1 story about our win for our art industry clients, David Segal and Mohamed Serry. The article quotes Brian Maas. Jeremy S. Goldman, Caren Decter, and Nicole Bergstrom were also on the team. (Article behind a paywall) View Article

July 8, 2015

Alerts: Employment Law

New Legal Rules for Unpaid Internship Programs

Your summer interns have only just arrived - and, as you may have heard, the law governing classification of interns has changed. Read more.

July 7, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats

Nicole Hyland was quoted in the New York Law Journal in the article "City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats". (Article behind a paywall) View Article

July 7, 2015

In the Press

John B. Harris in the New York Law Journal

John B. Harris was featured in the "On the Move" section of the New York Law Journal. (Article behind a paywall) View Article

July 7, 2015

In the Press

Art Industry Clients Get a Big Win

The Frankfurt Kurnit Litigation team registered a big win for clients David Segal and Mohamed Serry, two New York-based art and antiques dealers. Read more.

July 2, 2015

Alerts: Entertainment Law

Video Games and New York Sales Tax

On June 3, 2015, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF) issued an advisory opinion that will have a big impact on New York-based interactive entertainment companies. Read more.

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Workplace Protection Remains Biggest Issue Facing Same-Sex Couples

Wendy Stryker was interviewed by Variety following the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage. View Article

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

6 Challenges for Cause Marketing Outside The US

Terri Seligman and Ed Chansky's list of six challenges for cause marketing outside the US is featured in The NonProfit Times. Read more.

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Best Practices In Sports And Live Entertainment Marketing

Christopher Chase was a speaker at the Forbes CMO Excursion, providing legal insight and advice for marketers seeking to establish a major sports team or entertainment personality sponsorships. Video link to his talk can be found here, starting at 2:00.

July 1, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?

Wendy Stryker is interviewed by Adriana Gardella in the Forbes article, "Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?". View Article

July 1, 2015

Published Articles

Native Advertising: The Old Is New Again

The Computer & Internet Lawyer published Terri Seligman's article on native advertising and some of the complexties brought about by the increasingly mobile environment we now live in. View Article

June 30, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Self Regulation in Advertising

Spanish language publication, Pulso, features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in the article, “Experto en marcas llama a las empresas a autorregularse en cuidado de datos personales”. Read more.

June 30, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Responsible Advertising

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted by Spanish-language publicaiton El Mostrador about the trend towards self-regulation in advertising.

June 26, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

Lawyers, Authorities and Marketing Experts Call Companies to Make Responsible Advertising Choices

Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was mentioned by Spanish language publication Entorno Inteligente, highlighting his participation at the Digital Marketing seminar in Santiago, Chile.

June 26, 2015

When are Manufacturers Liable for Claims Made by Their Retailers?

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recently closed an investigation into whether Quickie Manufacturing Corporation ("Quickie"), a maker of cleaning products, engaged in unfair or deceptive acts or practices when third-party retailers marketing Quickie products made unqualified and unsupported "Made in USA" claims. Read more.

June 23, 2015

In the Press: Praise

Best in Advertising Law 2015

We have been selected as 'Best in Advertising Law - USA' by Acquisitions International Magazine.

June 16, 2015

In the Press: Quoted

To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific

Nicole Hyland was quoted by Bloomberg BNA on the ethics of client engagement letters and the advance waiver clauses they include in the article, "To Dodge Conflicts, Make Waivers Specific".  View Article

June 15, 2015

Press Releases

John B. Harris Joins Frankfurt Kurnit as a Professional Responsibility Partner

June 15, 2015 New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added John B. Harris as a partner in the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group. Mr. Harris will also be a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Litigation Groups, and will join the editorial board of the law firm’s New York Legal Ethics Reporter. Mr. Harris joined the firm today. Read more.

June 15, 2015

Press Releases

Terri Seligman at the Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law Conference

Terri Seligman moderates the "Thinking Like a GC" panel on changes in advertising law at ACI's Women Leaders in Advertising and Marketing Law conference. The event is at The Carlton Hotel in New York on October 22-23, 2015. Terri's panel includes lawyers from the FTC, Facebook, Dannon Company, Macy's and Epsilon Data Management.

June 11, 2015