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The ABA Journal quotes Nicole Hyland and Ronald C. Minkoff on whether alleged hush payments to Stormy Daniels violated the rules of professional conduct. View Article
February 15, 2018
Daniel Goldberg contributed to The Media Law Resource Center’s new report, “Drones: Regulations and Practices.” This report summarizes the FAA’s new drone usage rules “for non-hobby and non-recreational purposes,” which includes the use of drones by members of the media.
February 15, 2018
The World Trademark Review includes Frankfurt Kurnit in "The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2018" saying, "The firm’s dynamic presence in the media and entertainment world pairs nicely with its trademark practice, meaning that rights holders receive the whole package when it comes to brand management.”
February 14, 2018
Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on how the definition of “partner” affects law firm equal pay and gender discrimination litigation. (Article behind paywall) View Article
February 12, 2018
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Maine have announced a $2 million dollar settlement with ad agency Marketing Architects, Inc. ("MAI") for deceptive weight-loss claims. Read more.
February 12, 2018
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Richard B. Heller and Amy Nickin as attorneys for screenwriter and playwright Michael Lesslie who will serve as showrunner and executive producer on BBC and AMC’s upcoming limited series ‘Little Drummer Girl.’ View Article
February 9, 2018
The Jamaica Observer mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum as one of the presenters at the Caribbean Advertising and Marketing Law Seminar on March 1st.
February 9, 2018
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on celebrities use of paparazzi photos on social media. View Article
February 8, 2018
NBC quoted Christopher R. Chase on the issues that arise from using notable figures in Super Bowl ads. View Article
February 6, 2018
The LA Times and The Day quoted Christopher R. Chase on the tenor of Super Bowl LII’s advertisements. View Article
February 5, 2018
Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit / Victoria Cook as representation to Nicole Kassel, who will direct and executive produce the ‘Watchmen’ pilot for HBO.
February 2, 2018
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law. Read more.
February 1, 2018
Business Report International and The Global Media Post quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on false advertising. Mr. Greenbaum notes endorsers maybe held liable for participating in misleading advertising.
January 29, 2018
We are pleased to share with you the news that we have just launched the Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Law Blog. Read more.
January 27, 2018
Daniel Goldberg has been named co-chair of the LA chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
January 20, 2018
Variety Insight mentions Hayden Goldblatt’s promotion to partner. View Article
January 16, 2018
Dance Magazine published Kimberly Maynard’s article about the business side of dance and the different ways to structure key legal issues in written agreements. View Article
January 16, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017, which was enacted on December 22, 2017 (the "Act"), contains several provisions that impact tax-exempt organizations ("EOs"). Some of these provisions impose new or additional taxes that may adversely affect an EO's ability to accomplish its exempt purposes. Read more.
January 12, 2018
Getting the Deal Through published the 2018 edition of Right of Publicity. Rick Kurnit served as Contributing Editor and authored different chapters (USA and Global).
January 12, 2018
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Amy Nickin as attorney for Cliff “Method Man” Smith, who has been added to New Line Cinema’s reboot of the 1970s action movie. View Article
January 10, 2018
Shoot Online features Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy’s event “A Dozen Advertising Law Tips for 2018”. View Article
January 9, 2018
The New York State Bar Journal published Lisa E. Davis’ article “The Lawyer’s Oath and the Rule of Law”. The article focuses on the role of attorneys in defending the rule of law and individual constitutional rights in the current political climate. View Article
January 9, 2018
The New York Law Journal covered Frankfurt Kurnit’s promotion of Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt to partner positions. (Article behind paywall) View Article
January 8, 2018
The FTC has long stated that consumers should be able to recognize an ad as an ad. And if disclosures are necessary to ensure that consumers will recognize that an ad is an ad, then those disclosures must be made in a way that ensures that consumers can understand them. Read more.
January 5, 2018
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law. The Act temporarily doubles the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer ("GST") tax exemption amount. Read more.
January 4, 2018
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