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Edward H. Rosenthal is defending Lighthearted Entertainment and Firelight Entertainment – producers of the reality television show, Dating Naked – against claims from a contestant on the show. We have asked a New York state court to dismiss the complaint based on three releases plaintiff signed. The Hollywood Reporter covered the case here and linked to our motion papers.
October 22, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again been named to Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." We were ranked #19 out of 100 New York City companies.
October 17, 2014
New York Law Journal, The American Lawyer, and Reuters noted the arrival of Catherine Farrelly to Frankfurt Kurnit where she will co-chair the Trademark and Brand Management Group. Read more.
October 17, 2014
The Buffalo News quoted Ronald Minkoff on a recent decision by a State Supreme Court judge on a matter involving development of the Peace Bridge – the bridge between Canada and the US. The court dismissed litigation by Canadian members of the Peace Bridge Authority against law firm Kavinoky Cook, which had represented the Authority for decades before a dispute between its Canadian and New York members arose over development of the bridge. Ronald Minkoff represents Kavinoky Cook.
October 17, 2014
If your company safeguards its trade secrets but encourages employee social media use, you may want to review the recent California federal court decision in Cellular Accessories for Less, Inc. v. Trinitas LLC. Read more.
October 14, 2014
Victoria Cook appeared on the Today Show to discuss the Paige Hyland v. Abigail Lee Miller lawsuit.
October 13, 2014
International Business Times quoted Sean Kane on whether copyright issues arise when video games employ code and assets from other video games. View Article
October 9, 2014
The ABA Communications Lawyer journal published Rick Kurnit's article, "Defining Native Advertising" in the fall 2014 edition. View Article
October 9, 2014
The Hollywood Reporter continues its coverage of the Hasbro Inc. v. Sweetpea Entertainment trial – the battle over film rights to the Dungeons & Dragons property. Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman represent Hasbro. View Article
October 8, 2014
Bizcommunity.com quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum on legislation in Russia that impacts the ability of marketers to advertise beer.
October 7, 2014
The FTC recently issued final amendments to the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule (also known as "the 30 Day Rule"), which requires sellers to have a reasonable basis for stating they can ship ordered items to consumers within the time specified or if no time is specified, within 30 days. Read more.
October 6, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz has appointed Catherine M. C. Farrelly (formerly Catherine M. Clayton) as partner and co-chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Management Group effective September 30th, 2014. Read more.
October 1, 2014
Here's some news for agencies and brands that market via phone to consumers in Connecticut: On October 1, 2014, Connecticut's new telemarketing law goes into effect. Read more.
September 30, 2014
HR Solutions Blog quoted Wendy Stryker on "Job Interview Questions that Could Land You in Legal Trouble". View Article
September 30, 2014
The current Federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts are projected to increase in 2015. Read more.
September 29, 2014
Deadline Hollywood quoted Jeremy S. Goldman's closing arguments in Hasbro v. Sweetpea. View Article
September 25, 2014
The New York Post quoted Wendy Stryker on the Shanley v. Louise Blouin Media employment lawsuit. View Article
September 24, 2014
Yelp, a business search and review service website, and TinyCo, a developer of gaming apps geared towards children, recently agreed to settle FTC allegations. Read more.
September 23, 2014
Shoot magazine quoted Jeff Greenbaum in a moderated panel about budget issues in the production landscape. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
September 23, 2014
Above the Law interviewed Frankfurt Kurnit alumna Helen Wan about her novel The Partner Track. View Article
September 17, 2014
Law360 and Deadline Hollywood covered the start of the trial between our client Hasbro and Sweetpea Entertainment over the movie rights to "Dungeons & Dragons". Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman represent Hasbro and lead our trial team in California. View Article
September 17, 2014
Vice interviewed Lisa Davis on "cultural appropriation and copyrights in hip-hop". View Article
September 16, 2014
Edward Rosenthal appeared on the Today Show to discuss a copyright dispute involving Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams's hit song, Blurred Lines, and whether the artist and the producer in making the song infringed the copyright in a famous Marvin Gaye tune.
September 16, 2014
South Carolina recently revised its Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act. The Act now contains new requirements - effective October 4, 2014 - for advertisers whose commercial co-ventures are open to South Carolina residents. Here's a summary of what you need to know. Read more.
September 16, 2014
The Hollywood Reporter listed Maura Wogan and Jeremy S. Goldman as lead counsel for Hasbro in an upcoming trial about who owns the rights to "Dungeons and Dragons". View Article
September 15, 2014
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