In the Press: Quoted
FDA Plans To Study Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Food and Drug Administration’s plan to examine the effectiveness of disclaimers on social media for pharmaceuticals. Mr. Greenbaum notes the evidence from the experiment will be influential and help the Federal Trade Commission with their guidelines. View Article
January 30, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
From Fordham to Fortnite
Fordham Lawyer’s tech issue features alumni Sean Kane on his career as an interactive entertainment lawyer. View Article
January 24, 2020
In the Press
5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain
Extreme Reach features Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain." View Article
January 23, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Tavis Smiley’s PBS Firing Puts Hollywood Morals Clauses on Trial
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the importance of morals clauses. View Article
January 22, 2020
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In the Press: Quoted
Feds Seek To Jam Revolving Door In High-Profile Cases
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics of former government attorneys handling cases that closely relate to facts they learned on the job. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 22, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
The Peacock Is Landing: NBCUniversal And Comcast Set To Tout Streaming Service
Deadline quotes Andrew Hurwitz on Peacock, the new streaming service created by NBCUniversal and Comcast. View Article
January 16, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2020
The list includes: "Super Lawyer" Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina and Daniel Goldberg are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
January 15, 2020
In the Press
Method Man to Star in ‘Power’ Spinoff at Starz
The Hollywood Reporter and The Bulletin Time mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Method Man who will star in a “Power” spinoff on Starz. View Article
January 15, 2020
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In the Press: Praise
America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms
Forbes features Frankfurt Kurnit in its report on the top trusted corporate law firms in America. View Article
January 9, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Does Keeping Kids Offline Breach their Human Rights?
The MIT Technology Review quotes Gregory Boyd on the ban of the game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in Gujarat, India. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 8, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
New California Employment Law Changes You Need to Know
2019 was a historic year for employment law in California. In case you missed them, we summarized the key employment law changes that may fundamentally affect businesses with California employees in 2020. Read more.
January 7, 2020
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
Increased Exemption for 2020 Creates Estate Planning Opportunities
The Federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts have increased in 2020, to $11.58 million per individual. Read more.
January 6, 2020
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In the Press: Quoted
Sports Law in 2020 - Key Issues to Watch in North America
LawInSport included Christopher R. Chase’s overview on what he foresees to be the top sports law issues in 2020. Mr. Chase notes the IOC & USPOC athletic sponsorship guidelines and non-tradition sponsors in sport. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 3, 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Elects New Partners
January 2, 2020, New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Kimberly Maynard and Wendy Stryker as partners effective January 1, 2020. They are both based in the firm’s New York office. Read more.
January 2, 2020
Published Articles
Media Law International: Rules on Influencer Advertising and FTC’s Guidance on Disclosure
Media Law International published Hannah Taylor’s article “Rules on Influencer Advertising and FTC’s Guidance on Disclosure.” View Article
December 31, 2019
Alerts
Tax Act Changes Affecting Tax Exempt Organizations
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (the "Act"), signed into law on December 20, 2019 as part of a spending bill to fund the government through September 2020, repeals the notorious "nonprofit parking tax" and simplifies the excise tax on private foundation investment income. Read more.
December 30, 2019
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Alerts: Entertainment Law
New York Adds New Tax Credit for Minority and Women TV Writers’ and Directors’ Fees/Salaries
Effective December 18, 2019, New York State has amended its Tax Law to provide a new franchise tax and personal income tax credit for minority and women television writers' and directors' fees and salaries. Read more.
December 27, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
It Isn’t Just Uber: California Prepares for New Gig Worker Rules…and Confusion
The Wall Street Journal quotes Tricia L. Legittino on the new Assembly Bill 5. Ms. Legittino notes the bill will affect independent contractors and freelancers. View Article
December 17, 2019
Alerts: Sports Law
2019 Holiday Sports Industry News
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we enter the holiday season. Read more.
December 16, 2019
Alerts: Employment Law
Get Ready for New York Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Changes
Increases to the New York State minimum hourly wage for non-exempt employees and increases in the minimum salary for exempt administrative and executive employees take effect on December 31, 2019. The required minimum rate and salary depends on the employee’s location and number of employees. Read more.
December 11, 2019
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In the Press: Quoted
‘Resident Evil’ Stunt Performer Drops Injury Lawsuit in L.A.
The Hollywood Reporter quoted Joseph R. Taylor on legal developments in the Jackson vs. Anderson litigation in California. Joe is part of the Frankfurt Kurnit team representing director Paul W. Anderson and producer Jeremy Bolt. View Article
December 6, 2019
In the Press
Baby Goldblatt is in The Hollywood Reporter
The birth announcement of Rowan Bennett Goldblatt, Hayden Goldblatt's son, is featured in the Hollywood Reporter. View Article
December 6, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Irish Legal 100 - 2019 Edition
Irish Legal 100 named Sean F. Kane to their list for 2019.
December 3, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Elon Musk Asks Judge to Throw Out Suit Over ‘Pedo’ Insult
Stock Daily Dish mentions Rick Kurnit’s quote from the New York Post about the lawsuit against Elon Musk stemming from his Twitter post about a British rescue diver.
November 25, 2019
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In the Press
Paulina Porizkova Hires Lawyer in Late Husband Ric Ocasek’s Estate Case
Page Six mentions Linda Wank as counsel to Paulina Porizkova. View Article
November 19, 2019