Frankfurt Kurnit is a diverse and inclusive law firm both in composition and practice. We are signatories to the New York City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles and believe that employing people with varied experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints leads to a firm with different and innovative ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and creates an internal culture that encourages positive relationships and communication. This also allows the firm to appreciate and service clients with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
In 2023, we were proud to have been honored by Lawyers of Color (LoC) with their Aspire Diversity Award. Partners Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman were also recognized by The New York Law Journal as 2022 Diversity Initiative honorees.
We regularly host events for our clients, attorneys, and staff, leveraging Frankfurt Kurnit’s deep ties to the media, entertainment, and academic circles. We have hosted roundtable discussions, lectures, and working sessions led by prominent authors and experts on important and cutting-edge issues.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa E. Davis at (212) 826-5530 or ldavis@fkks.com.
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
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 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
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
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Perlman who signed with WME for directing and producing. View Article
March 9, 2020
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
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
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
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
Wonderwall mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Kylie Jenner’s effort to trademark “Stormi World.” View Article
February 21, 2020
Vault ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best midsize law firms in New York. View Article
February 18, 2020
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
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
Catherine Farrelly and Edward H. Rosenthal are ranked in the latest edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. View Article
February 13, 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2020. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit ascends to the silver tier for prosecution and strategy in this year. The team is working on a lot of cutting-edge matters and obtaining great results.” View Article
February 13, 2020
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dee Rees who will write and direct the upcoming musical “Porgy and Bess.” View Article
February 12, 2020
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the legal battle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke. View Article
February 10, 2020
Tricia Legittino discusses the upcoming PBS trial against Tavis Smiley and the impact of morals clauses in talent agreements on WGN Radio’s Legal Face-Off podcast. Listen to the podcast here.
February 7, 2020
There’s important news for law firm leaders who have recently revised partnership and shareholder agreements to restrict partner departures. In ABA Formal Opinion 489, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spells out new limits on notice periods, on rules governing communications with clients, and on so-called “ownership” of clients. Here’s what firm managers need to know to stay on the right side of the ethics rules. Read more.
February 6, 2020
Law360 covers the New York City Bar Association’s biennial “Twelfth Night” production in which legal stars are honored via a musical comedy roast. Ronald C. Minkoff sang in the production playing the late Justice Felix Frankfurter. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 6, 2020
The American Bar Association’s Professional Liability Litigation Committee published Ronald C. Minkoff's article “A Red Line at Last: ABA Formal Opinion 489 (2019).” The article discusses the December 2019 Formal Opinion by the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility prohibiting anticompetitive practices by law firms seeking to discourage partners from leaving. (Behind paywall) View Article
February 5, 2020
Bloomberg Law quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and how it will affect trademark applications and registrations. View Article
February 4, 2020
Quartz quotes Tricia L. Legittino on the AB5 California labor law. Ms. Legittino notes getting a business license may help some workers continue to be classified as independent contractors. View Article
January 31, 2020
On January 31, 2020, the UK will formally withdraw from the European Union, and brand owners who have relied on their EU trademark applications and registrations for protection in the UK will need to make sure that their rights are secured in the UK. Read more.
January 31, 2020
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
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