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Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Andrew Hurwitz in its Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
March 28, 2020
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Alerts: Employment Law
Aid for Small Business and Employees Affected by COVID-19
On March 27th, the House passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Stimulus package, now known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The CARES Act pumps $2.2 trillion into the American economy to combat the effects of the Coronavirus. Below is a summary of the key provisions of the CARES Act that will provide assistance to workers and small businesses. Read more.
March 28, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Super Lawyers - New York Metro Top Women for 2020
The New York Times distributed the Super Lawyers list of the New York Metro Area's Top Women for 2020. Fourteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys made the list: Wendy Stryker (Employment Law), Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis & Jean Ward (Entertainment Law), Barbara Shiers (Estate Planning & Probate), Catherine Farrelly (Intellectual Property), Kim Maynard & Maura Wogan (Intellectual Property Litigation) Candice Kersh & Terri Seligman (Media and Advertising). Marcie Cleary & Sasha Levites (Entertainment Law), and Rachel Santori (Intellectual Property Law) are listed as "Rising Stars."
March 28, 2020
In the Press: Praise
BTI Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020
BTI Consulting includes Frankfurt Kurnit on their list of Leading Law Firms in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for 2020. View Article
March 24, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
Updates to Federal and State Employee Leave and Sick Leave Laws
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has prompted a number of new federal and state laws related to employee leave and sick leave. This alert will highlight recent changes in federal and New York law. Read more.
March 23, 2020
Alerts
Tax Update: Expansion of Emergency Tax Relief
Last week, we told you about the U.S. Treasury’s decision to permit the deferral of tax payments until July 15, 2020. In a sign of the rapid pace of change in the current environment, the IRS on Friday issued a superseding notice, Notice 2020-18, in which it expanded the emergency relief previously announced in Notice 2020-17. Read more.
March 23, 2020
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
A Primer On New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders and What They Mean for Your Practice
This past week, New York has taken a number of steps to restrict movement in and around the State in an effort to contain the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued executive orders and the chief judges of the state and federal courts have issued administrative orders that have had a sweeping impact on the legal industry as well as the business community at large. Read more.
March 22, 2020
Published Articles
United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly M. Maynard’s article “United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction.” View Article
March 22, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Charleston Boat Tour Companies Go Head-to-Head Over Trademarking Name
The Post and Courier quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on a trademark dispute between two boat tour companies. View Article
March 20, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
California WARN Act Requirements Suspended by Governor
On March 18th, California Governor Newsom, at the urging of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, granted some relief to business owners in the state by suspending the requirements of the California WARN Act. Read more.
March 20, 2020
In the Press
Fort Point Capital Invests in Barrington Media Group, LLC
Fort Point Capital mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel in their deal with Barrington Media Group, LLC. View Article
March 19, 2020
Alerts
Tax Alert: Payment Deferral Provisions
Following the declaration of a national emergency on March 13th, the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated at a press conference on March 17th that individual taxpayers would be permitted to defer tax payments up to $1 million for 90 days and corporations would be able to defer tax payments of up to $10 million for 90 days. Read more.
March 19, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
Are Layoffs and Closures Caused by COVID-19 Exempt from WARN Act Notices?
With the news of the spread of COVID-19 changing faster than any of us can keep up with, one of the many questions facing employers is: What are their obligations to employees if they have to shut down workplaces temporarily, or permanently, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more.
March 18, 2020
In the Press
NY County Says Meyer Suozzi Betrayed It In Opioid Case
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Nassau County in a suit with their former law firm over the opioid crisis. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 17, 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit Adds New Charitable Organizations Partner
Frankfurt Kurnit has added J.J. Harwayne Leitner as a partner in the firm’s Charitable Organizations Group, as well as in the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration Group. Read more.
March 12, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Tentacles of Olympic Cancellation Would Reach Around Globe
The Associated Press quotes Christopher R. Chase on the effect of force majeure contract clauses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article has been picked up by over 100+ media outlets. View Article
March 11, 2020
In the Press
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Writer Nicole Perlman Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Perlman who signed with WME for directing and producing. View Article
March 9, 2020
In the Press
NY Bar Calls For ‘Safe Harbor’ Rule On Fee-Based Referrals
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as part of the task force that created the New York County bar report studying legal, ethical and policy issues related to fee-based services. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 5, 2020
In the Press
Witchcraft Motion Picture Company Acquires Rights to Thriller ‘Empire Of Dirt’
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Rod Blackhurst who will direct the upcoming film “Empire of Dirt” under his Witchcraft Motion Picture Company. View Article
March 5, 2020
Alerts: Sports Law
February Sports Industry News 2020
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we make it through the Winter. Read more.
February 28, 2020
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
SECURE Act Signals Significant Changes for Estate and Retirement Planning
The SECURE Act (which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”) was enacted at the end of last year and makes several significant changes to the laws governing retirement accounts. The changes will have consequences for both retirement and estate planning. Read more.
February 26, 2020
In the Press
Kylie Jenner Gets Pushback in Bid to Trademark ‘Stormi World’
Wonderwall mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Kylie Jenner’s effort to trademark “Stormi World.” View Article
February 21, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Best Midsize Law Firms in New York 2020
Vault ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best midsize law firms in New York. View Article
February 18, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
Staten Island Prosecutors are Creating a List of Cops They Don’t Trust to Testify
The Gothamist quotes Tyler Maulsby on the list of NYPD officers that Staten Island prosecutors won’t allow to testify in court. Tyler notes the list will help minimize inconsistencies in how cases are handled each time one of those officer’s names comes up in a case. View Article
February 18, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
FTC To Review Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s review of its endorsement guides. Mr. Greenbaum notes substantial revisions will come out of the review. View Article
February 13, 2020
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