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Published Articles
Virtually Unclear: Will Legal Tech Companies Bridge Justice Gap or Fall into UPL Abyss?
Nicole Hyland and Tyler Maulsby contributed an article to the New York Legal Ethics Reporter titled, "Virtually Unclear: Will Legal Tech Companies Bridge Justice Gap or Fall into UPL Abyss?". Read more.
August 3, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Why Women Quit
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman were quoted in Working Mother magazine's article analyzing why two thirds of female associates leave a new law firm job within five years.
July 31, 2015
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in the ABA Journal
The ABA Journal mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit in the article, "50 Best Law FIrms for Women Are Named." The article noted that 35% of Frankfurt Kurnit equity partners are women. View Article
July 31, 2015
In the Press: Praise
Law360 Covers Working Mother’s Best Law Firms for Women List
Law360 mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the top 50 firms for women, identified by Working Mother, in the article, "Survey Reveals Best Law Firms For Female Attorneys". View Article
July 29, 2015
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Published Articles
Getting the Deal Through - Advertising and Marketing 2015
Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor recently contributed key chapters to Getting the Deal Through - Advertising and Marketing 2015, an international analysis of laws and policies governing advertising and marketing. Read more.
July 29, 2015
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2015
Once again Working Mother magazine recognized Frankfurt Kurnit amongst 50 law firms that create and use best practices in retaining and promoting women lawyers. Read more.
July 28, 2015
Alerts: Advertising Law
Calling or Texting Consumers? New FCC Order Clarifies Rules of the Road
As previously reported here, earlier amendments to Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules clarified that telemarketers must obtain prior consent from consumers before distributing prerecorded telemarketing messages via autodialer (a “robocall”) to cell phones and residential landlines. Read more.
July 28, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Sean F. Kane in the GALA Gazette
Sean F. Kane is featured in the GALA Gazette with the article "For Brands, Esports May Be the Next Big Thing". View Article
July 24, 2015
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In the Press: Quoted
What AT&T’s Spat With Starz Says About Today’s Media Industry
Richard Hofstetter is quoted in The Street's article, "What AT&T's Spat With Starz Says About Today's Media Industry". View Article
July 24, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Global Food Marketers Take Note: Chile to Restrict Food Ads to Kids
Jeffrey Greenbaum was featured in the Katy on the Hill article, "Global Food Marketers Take Note: Chile to Restrict Food Ads to Kids".
July 14, 2015
In the Press
‘Harry Potter’ Spinoff ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Adds Dan Fogler
Our client Dan Fogler has joined the cast of the Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by J.K. Rowling. This Warner Bros. film, directed by David Yates, is is set for release on Nov. 18, 2016. View Article
July 13, 2015
In the Press: Quoted: Press Releases
GALA Announces Video Series
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum was quoted about the release of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance's video series on complying with advertising laws around the world. The videos are available, for free, on GALA’s YouTube channel here. View Article
July 10, 2015
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Alerts: Entertainment Law
No Cut Here: Second Circuit Holds Director Does Not Own Separate Copyright for His Contribution
Following in the footsteps of the Ninth Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently held that a director does not have an independent copyright in his contributions to a film. Read more.
July 9, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Dentons Conflict Ruling Should Give Megafirms Pause
Nicole Hyland was quoted in the Law360 article, "Dentons Conflict Ruling Should Give Megafirms Pause". View Article
July 9, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
New York Law Journal Covers Komolov v. Segal Art Litigation Win
The New York Law Journal has a page 1 story about our win for our art industry clients, David Segal and Mohamed Serry. The article quotes Brian Maas. Jeremy S. Goldman, Caren Decter, and Nicole Bergstrom were also on the team. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
July 8, 2015
Alerts: Employment Law
New Legal Rules for Unpaid Internship Programs
Your summer interns have only just arrived - and, as you may have heard, the law governing classification of interns has changed. Read more.
July 7, 2015
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In the Press: Quoted
City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats
Nicole Hyland was quoted in the New York Law Journal in the article "City Bar Ethics Panel Issues Opinion on Attorney Threats". (Article behind a paywall) View Article
July 7, 2015
In the Press
John B. Harris in the New York Law Journal
John B. Harris was featured in the "On the Move" section of the New York Law Journal. (Article behind a paywall) View Article
July 7, 2015
In the Press
Art Industry Clients Get a Big Win
The Frankfurt Kurnit Litigation team registered a big win for clients David Segal and Mohamed Serry, two New York-based art and antiques dealers. Read more.
July 2, 2015
Alerts: Entertainment Law
Video Games and New York Sales Tax
On June 3, 2015, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF) issued an advisory opinion that will have a big impact on New York-based interactive entertainment companies. Read more.
July 1, 2015
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In the Press: Quoted
Workplace Protection Remains Biggest Issue Facing Same-Sex Couples
Wendy Stryker was interviewed by Variety following the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage. View Article
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
6 Challenges for Cause Marketing Outside The US
Terri Seligman and Ed Chansky's list of six challenges for cause marketing outside the US is featured in The NonProfit Times. Read more.
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Best Practices In Sports And Live Entertainment Marketing
Christopher Chase was a speaker at the Forbes CMO Excursion, providing legal insight and advice for marketers seeking to establish a major sports team or entertainment personality sponsorships. Video link to his talk can be found here, starting at 2:00.
July 1, 2015
In the Press: Quoted
Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?
Wendy Stryker is interviewed by Adriana Gardella in the Forbes article, "Can You Require Your Employees To Be On Facebook?". View Article
July 1, 2015
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Published Articles
Native Advertising: The Old Is New Again
The Computer & Internet Lawyer published Terri Seligman's article on native advertising and some of the complexties brought about by the increasingly mobile environment we now live in. View Article
June 30, 2015