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In the Press
Snubbing Trump DOJ, Big Law Firms Back Hawaii Amici in SCOTUS Travel Ban Case
Reuters lists Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz as one of the private firms that filed amicus briefs backing Hawaii’s opposition to the travel ban. Frankfurt Kurnit filed the brief on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League. View Article
April 4, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Could Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Get Disbarred Thanks to Stormy Daniels?
The Washington Examiner quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in an article about whether Michael Cohen’s alleged payment to Stormy Daniels violated New York's Rules of Professional Conduct. View Article
April 3, 2018
In the Press
‘Never Goin’ Back’ Director Augustine Frizzell To Direct HBO’s Teen Drama Pilot ‘Euphoria’
Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter mention Victoria Cook as counsel to Augustine Frizzell who will direct the teen drama pilot “Euphoria” for HBO.
April 3, 2018
The Legal Battle Against the Trump “Travel Ban” Goes to the Supreme Court
We filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of our client, the Anti-Defamation League, and other civil rights organizations, in support of Hawaii’s challenge to President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” John B. Harris led the Frankfurt Kurnit drafting team that included Caren Lerner Decter, and Jeremy S. Goldman. View Article
March 31, 2018
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In the Press
Women and Equal Pay: How Can We Get It
Frankfurt Kurnit was mentioned in Cecilia Pagkalinawan’s Medium blog post about our Diversity Committee’s program “Women in Technology: Challenges and Opportunities.”
March 30, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Pa. Fee Claim Ruling Could Spur Deal-Making Between Firms
Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on predecessor and successor counsel sharing settlement fees. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 14, 2018
In the Press
Bill Skarsgard, Maika Monroe to Star in Thriller ‘Villains’
Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter mention Frankfurt Kurnit as representation to Dan Berk and Robert Olsen who wrote and will direct the dark comedy-thriller Villains starring Skarsgard and Monroe.
March 9, 2018
In the Press
Michael Fassbender to Star in David Sandberg’s Feature-Length ‘Kung Fury’
Deadline and Variety mention Alan Sacks as attorney to David Sandberg who will star, direct and produce the action-comedy ‘Kung Fury.’ View Article
March 1, 2018
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AT&T Mobility Ruling Won’t Fill Net Neutrality Void
Law360 quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on internet service providers and how their services must be accurately disclosed when advertising to consumers. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 1, 2018
Published Articles
PLI Publishes Minkoff Ethics Essay About Multi-state Practice
The Practising Law Institute’s Winter 2018 journal, The Current, published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Ball of Confusion: Practicing Law from Your Second Home in Another State.” View Article
February 27, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Olympic Quest for Ad Endorsement Gold Never Ends
Fox Business spoke to Christopher R. Chase about which Olympic medalists he predicts will benefit from endorsements. View Article
February 27, 2018
In the Press
How GDPR Could Weaken, Not Strengthen, the Duopoly
Digiday mentions Daniel Goldberg’s report about the impact ePrivacy regulation might have on Facebook and Google. View Article
February 27, 2018
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Alerts: Intellectual Property Law
Publishers Beware: New Ruling Says Embedding May Infringe Copyright
New York Court Holds Embedding Social Media Posts May Constitute Copyright Infringement. Read more.
February 21, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Stars of the Olympics are Changing the Sponsorship Game
The Associated Press quoted Christopher R. Chase on Olympic athletes’ earning potential from sponsorships. CNBC, Chicago Tribune, ESPN, MSN, New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo! News, and other media ran the story as well. View Article
February 21, 2018
Published Articles
Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Law Blog
ABA Journal online has added Frankfurt Kurnit's advertising law blog to their Blawg directory.
February 20, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Trump Attorney’s Statement That He Paid Stormy Daniels $130K Raises Ethics Questions
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
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Published Articles
Drones: Regulation and Practices
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
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 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
In the Press: Quoted
Blurry BigLaw Definition Of ‘Partner’ Fuels Gender Bias Suits
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
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Issues a $2 Million Reminder to Ad Agencies
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
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In the Press
CAA Signs ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Scribe Michael Lesslie
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
In the Press
Social Media, Internet Influence Up for Discussion at Seminar
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
In the Press: Quoted
Paparazzi vs. Stars: Who Owns That Instagram Pic?
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on celebrities use of paparazzi photos on social media. View Article
February 8, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Fiat Chrysler Finds MLK and Super Bowl Don’t Mix
NBC quoted Christopher R. Chase on the issues that arise from using notable figures in Super Bowl ads. View Article
February 6, 2018
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In the Press: Quoted
Super Bowl LII Commercials Tout Diversity but Keep it Light
The LA Times and The Day quoted Christopher R. Chase on the tenor of Super Bowl LII’s advertisements. View Article
February 5, 2018