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.
The Marketing Insider interviews Brian G. Murphy about his upcoming speaking engagement with Jeffrey A. Greenbaum at the Association of National Advertisers annual Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. View Article
October 23, 2018
Texas Monthly quotes Linda Wank about the creation of a federal right of publicity law for digitally re-created deceased musicians and celebrities. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 10, 2018
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the circumstances required for law firm general counsel advice to be protected from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 8, 2018
Many New York employers are days away from a number of important compliance deadlines relating to the recently enacted New York State anti-sexual harassment laws (a link to our prior alert on these laws is here). We have provided a summary of what covered employers need to do. Read more.
October 1, 2018
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has once again earned a coveted spot on Crain's New York Business’s list of the "Best Places to Work in New York City." View Article
September 27, 2018
Law360 shared Terri Seligman’s article “If Editorial Content Includes Affiliate Links, Is It An Ad?” in their expert analysis section. The article, about a recent NAD decision involving BuzzFeed’s shopping guide, highlights the importance of distinguishing editorial content and advertising for compliance purposes. (Behind paywall) View Article
September 25, 2018
GameDaily quotes Sean Kane about online game harassment and the difficulty of creating anti-harassment laws in the interactive entertainment space. View Article
September 21, 2018
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tracey Scott Wilson who has signed an overall production deal with FX Productions to develop original content for the FX Networks. View Article
September 13, 2018
Super Lawyers magazine lists thirty-two Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2018 edition. Read more.
September 13, 2018
Law360 published Terri Seligman’s article “LED Bulb Case Shines Light On FTC Enforcement.” The article summarizes a false advertising case brought by the FTC against Lights of America arising from the company’s claims about the life expectancy of its bulbs. (Behind paywall) View Article
September 13, 2018
The Games Industry Law Summit in Vilnius’ newsletter spotlights Gregory Boyd and Sean Kane’s newly published book "Video Game Law: Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry." View Article
September 12, 2018
Law360 quotes Gavin McElroy on Les Moonves’s employment situation with CBS after sexual misconduct allegations were made against Mr. Moonves. View Article
September 11, 2018
Last week, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., a decision which lawyers and law firms anxiously awaited for months. Read more.
September 4, 2018
Bloomberg Law quotes Nicole Hyland's book, “Simon’s New York Rules of Professional Conduct Annotated" (co-written with Roy Simon) on the question whether Mr. Cohen's statements about President Trump violate the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. View Article
August 31, 2018
Tax deductions for charitable contributions require the satisfaction of certain substantiation requirements. Read more.
August 28, 2018
The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter features Kimberly Maynard’s article “The Business of Show – Put a [Trade]Mark Where Your Dance Is.” The article summarizes trademark use and discusses the benefits to dance professionals of having a trademark. View Article
August 23, 2018
US Gamer writer Matt Kim interviewed Gregory Boyd and Sean Kane about their new book “Video Game Law – Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry” and loot boxes. View Article
August 17, 2018
Law360 mentions Catherine Farrelly and Maura J. Wogan as counsel to Hasbro Inc. The settlement resolves Hasbro’s claim that DC Comics’ yellow “Bumblebee” toy action figure infringed Hasbro’s Bumblebee Transformers character. (Behind paywall) View Article
August 16, 2018
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read more.
August 16, 2018
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we close out the Summer. Read more.
August 15, 2018
Financial institutions and insurance companies operating in New York have until September 3, 2018 to comply with the next phase of New York's Cybersecurity Regulations. Here's what you need to know to avoid regulatory scrutiny. Read more.
August 10, 2018
Hannah Taylor is listed as one of five consumer protection attorneys under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars. (Behind paywall) View Article
August 7, 2018
Gamasutra published a chapter from Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne's new book -- "Video Game Law: Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry." The book serves as a resource for videogame entrepreneurs breaking in to the field and also for seasoned interactive entertainment executives. Gamasutra published the chapter on negotiation tactics. View Article
August 3, 2018
Tom’s Hardware, an online publication focused on technology, quotes Sean Kane and Gregory Boyd about copyright violations that arise from game sharing sites. View Article
August 3, 2018
The European Leagues legal newsletter published Christopher R. Chase’s article “How Major League Soccer’s Transfer and Acquisition Rules Affect its Standing in the International Transfer Market…to its Detriment.” Mr. Chase discusses how the Major League Soccer’s transfer rules differ from FIFA’s Rules on the Status and Transfer of Players (which are used in Europe). View Article
August 3, 2018
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