In the Press: Quoted
Nicole Hyland Featured in IPFrontline.com
IPFrontline.com featured Nicole Hyland's blog post on an important Australian decision on the copyrightability of newspaper headlines.
September 29, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Brian Murphy Featured in The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal
The Patent and Trademark Copyright Journal published Brian Murphy's presentation on fair use and social media issues at 20th All Ohio Annual Institute On Intellectual Property.
September 24, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Ronald Minkoff’s Letter Mentioned in the Minnesota Law Review
The Minnesota Law Review mentioned Ronald Minkoff's letter on judicial discipline to the ABA's Joint Commission on the Model Code of Judicial Conduct in footnote 134 of its 94th volume.
September 23, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in The Kipling Letter
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in The Kiplinger Letter on FTC' soon-to-be released updated guidelines on using environmental marketing claims on product labels.
September 21, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
Federal Gift Card Law Prompts Change in State Law
In July, Hawaii became the first state to conform substantial aspects of its gift card law with the new federal gift card law contained in the "Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act" of 2009. Here is a summary of Hawaii's changes, and a brief look at the gift card legal landscape. Read more.
September 15, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit in the NYSBA Entertainment Arts & Sports Law Blog
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in the NYSBA Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law blog for hosting the In-House Counsel Committee and Lawyers in Transition Committee. View Article
September 6, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Subpoenas Marketers of Children’s Food and Beverages
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission began issuing subpoenas to 48 children’s food and beverage marketers seeking data about advertising practices and marketing expenditures dedicated to children. The FTC previously announced that it would be taking this action last May. Read more.
September 2, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
PR Firm Settles FTC Charges Regarding Misleading Endorsements
In an important enforcement action following up on the revisions to the endorsement and testimonial guidelines issued last year, the Federal Trade Commission announced today a settlement with a public relations firm, Reverb Communications, Inc., for what the FTC alleges are deceptive advertising practices. Read more.
August 26, 2010
Executive Compensation/Employment Agreement Checklist
The following questions are aimed at obtaining the maximum total compensation package and revealing any weaknesses in the proposed structure. Read more.
August 20, 2010
Alerts: Employment Law
Safe Hiring: Get Applicant Consent Before Checking References
The old joke is that the assets of the agency go up and down in the elevator every day. In other words, people (along with clients and reputation) are an agency’s most important asset, and hiring and keeping key talent has never been more important. Read more.
August 20, 2010
How to Get the Best Talent
As an advertising lawyer, Gavin McElroy, who structures employment agreements for top management and key talent, has seen how successful agencies hire, motivate, and retain key talent. Here are three strategies to land that star (or soon-to-be star) employee. Read more.
August 20, 2010
Negotiating an Employment Relationship in Today’s Economy
Gavin McElroy explores key points about "Negotiating an Employment Relationship in Today's Economy". Read more.
August 20, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in The New York Law Journal
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in The New York Law Journal's News in Brief section on our client Joe Berlinger's opposition to Chevron's recent motion for an order requiring the Ecuadorian plaintiffs and their lawyers to preserve evidence relevant to their defense and to supplement their subpoenas.
August 17, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Quoted in Advertising Age Story on Novartis Promotion
Advertising Age quoted Terri Seligman in an article about the FDA's regulatory proceeding against drug company Novartis' Facebook promotions. Terri's quote was also recirculated as a "Smart Quote" by SmartBrief in its social media newsletter. View Article
August 11, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FDA’s First Facebook Enforcement Action
In what may signal regulators’ growing focus on advertisers’ use of social media, the FDA recently issued its first Facebook-related citation in connection with Novartis’ use of Facebook’s share function on its Tasigna® website.The FDA cited four ways in which the website and Facebook's "share" widget violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the FDA implementing regulations. Read more.
August 9, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
Terri J. Seligman recently joined our firm as a partner in the Advertising Group. Intellectual Property Today magazine picked up our press release.
August 3, 2010
Alerts: Commercial Litigation
Class Action False Advertising Lawsuit Against Vitaminwater Will Go Forward
A New York federal court is allowing a class action lawsuit brought by consumers from three states, alleging that the labeling for Coca-Cola's vitaminwater is misleading, to go forward. Here’s a summary. Read more.
August 2, 2010
Alerts
Accredited Investor Requirement Changes
There has been a change to the definition of Accredited Investor which may affect your fundraising activities. Under Section 413(a) of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Act (the "Act"), the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has been instructed to amend the net worth standard for an "Accredited Investor" as set forth in Securities Act Rules 215 and 501(a)(5) by eliminating from the calculation of net worth the "value of the primary residence" of the investor. Read more.
July 28, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Terri Seligman Quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Trademark Disputes
The Wall Street Journal quoted Terri Seligman on trademark battles in the consumer-products industry.
July 20, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Quoted in MediaPost on Revised Endorsement Guidelines
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted in MediaPost on concerns marketers have about FTC interpretation of the revised endorsement guidelines.
June 25, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Posts Endorsement Guides FAQs
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission released answers to frequently asked questions about its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. These FAQs provide helpful additional guidance regarding the FTC’s revisions to the Guides. Read more.
June 23, 2010
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Issues Revised Endorsement Guides
After a lengthy and closely-watched review process, the Federal Trade Commission recently issued revisions to its "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". Read more.
June 22, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Featured in 43(B)log
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum spoke on Inside Strategies for Effectively Utilizing the NAD to Resolve Advertising Disputes at ACI's Litigating and Resolving Advertising Disputes event. Rebecca Tushnet recapped this discussion on her well-regarded blog on false advertising. View Article
June 17, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Maura Wogan Featured in a Bloomberg Law Podcast
Bloomberg Law featured Maura Wogan in a podcast about recent developments in Chevron Corp.'s attempts to subpoena 600 hours of unused footage from our client Joe Berlinger's documentary film, Crude.
June 11, 2010
In the Press: Quoted
Jeffrey Greenbaum Featured in the LexisNexis Corporate & Securities Law Community Podcast
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is featured in the LexisNexis Corporate & Securities Law Community Podcast on Advertising Law Compliance: What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know.
June 9, 2010
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