Alerts: Sports Law
End of Summer Sports News
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we leave Summer. Read more.
September 6, 2019
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In the Press
Ad Age Marketer’s Brief Podcast
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a guest on the Marketer’s Brief podcast discussing why regulators may soon be tightening rules on “Made in the USA” marketing claims and what consumer protection authorities are monitoring during the back to school shopping season. Listen here.
September 6, 2019
In the Press
A Guide to LawInSport’s 5th Annual Conference
LawInSport mentions Christopher R. Chase and his speaking engagement on creating & managing data and sports marketing agreements at the 5th annual conference – Understand the Rules of the Game 2019 in London.
September 5, 2019
Published Articles: In the Press
Contracts (Part One): Recipes for Successful Collaborations
The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter featured Kimberly M. Maynard’s article "Contracts (Part One): Recipes for Successful Collaborations." The article discusses contracts for dance collaborations. View Article
September 4, 2019
Published Articles: In the Press
Contracts (Part Two): Recipes for Successful Collaborations
The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter featured Kimberly M. Maynard’s article "Contracts (Part Two): Recipes for Successful Collaborations." The article discusses specific terms in contracts and how they impact dance professionals. View Article
September 4, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Trump Administration Appeals Decision on Drug Pricing in TV Ads
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the challenges the Trump administration faces in their appeal of the court decision to not require drug makers to include list prices for drugs in TV advertising. View Article
August 23, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
California’s Game-Changing New Privacy Rules Were Meant to Take on Big Tech. Small Businesses are Caught in the Middle
Monterey County Weekly quotes Daniel Goldberg on the California Consumer Privacy Act. Mr. Goldberg notes the bill isn’t written well and doesn’t clarify how it works. View Article
August 19, 2019
In the Press: Praise
The Best Lawyers in America 2020
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 15, 2019
Alerts: Employment Law
Employee Classification Update: California’s AB 5 Stalls in State Senate
Here is an update for all employers with employees or independent contractors in California. Read more.
August 14, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List - Northeast 2019
Caren Decter is named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List for 2019.
August 13, 2019
In the Press
Nathan Fielder Sets HBO Deal for Docuseries and Comedy Pilot
Decider and Reporter Byte mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to John Wilson who will star in the upcoming HBO series “How to…With John Wilson.” View Article
August 13, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
How Chatbots and Voice Assistants Will Be Affected by Data Privacy Laws
Adweek quotes Hannah Taylor on the legal issues surrounding what information chatbots can give consumers. Daniel Goldberg is quoted on privacy principals and the California Consumer Privacy Act. View Article
August 7, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Artists vs. Influencers: Why That Street Art Selfie Could Get You Sued
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on infringement claims from artists against social media influencers who used their street art in posts. View Article
August 7, 2019
In the Press
Judging A Book: Castillo Reviews ‘Raising The Bar’
A Law360 book review by a federal judge mentions Lisa E. Davis. Lisa is featured in the book “Raising the Bar: Diversifying Big Law – A Conversation with Four Partners of Color at Leading Law Firms.” (Behind paywall) View Article
August 6, 2019
Published Articles
A High Court Win Will Not End Discriminatory Jury Selection
Law360 published Tyler Maulsby’s article “A High Court Win Will Not End Discriminatory Jury Selection.” The article discusses ethical issues within court cases and the bar’s role in regulating discrimination by lawyers. View Article
July 30, 2019
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
Business Takeaways from the FTC $5 Billion Settlement with Facebook
On July 24, 2019, the FTC announced a $5 billion settlement with Facebook to address Facebook’s alleged violations of the FTC Act and its 2012 consent order with the FTC. Read more.
July 26, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
The Law On Laterals: 5 Decisions To Know
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on attorney partnership agreements. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 24, 2019
In the Press
Author Dean Koontz Signs Five-Book Deal With Amazon Publishing
Deadline and Publishers Weekly mention Richard Heller as counsel to best-selling author Dean Koontz who recently signed a deal with Amazon Publishing imprint Thomas & Mercer for five books and six short thrillers. View Article
July 24, 2019
In the Press
Matt Damon Teaming with Tom McCarthy for ‘Stillwater’
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tom McCarthy who is set to direct the new feature film “Stillwater” starring Matt Damon. View Article
July 23, 2019
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2019
We are very pleased to announce that Working Mother magazine has once again named Frankfurt Kurnit to its "Best Law Firms for Women" list.
July 16, 2019
In the Press
Witchcraft Acquires Psychological Horror ‘She Came Back’ As Part of Their Underrepresented Writer Mandate
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Rod Blackhurst who is set to direct the upcoming psychological horror “She Came Back.” View Article
July 11, 2019
In the Press
Brat Inc: MGA Entertainment’s Dispute Over “BRATZ” Mark Dismissed
Lloyd’s Intellectual Property Reporter mentions Maura Wogan, Jeremy S. Goldman, and Kimberly Maynard as counsel to Brat, Inc. in its trademark dispute with MGA Entertainment, Inc. The case was dismissed.
July 10, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Kirkland Lawyers in Spotlight Amid New Epstein Criminal Case
The New York Law Journal quotes John B. Harris on the ethics of meetings between prosecutors and defense lawyers in an article about accused sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 10, 2019
Alerts: Employment Law
New York Readies Dramatic New Harassment Rules – What Are the Changes, and Are You Prepared to Comply?
The New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed a bill adding substantial additional protections for employees. The new law will provide additional protections for employees who allege sexual harassment; remove certain employer defenses; alter non-disclosure agreements; extend the statute of limitations for sexual harassment claims; and make changes to the laws governing sexual harassment policies and training. Read more.
July 9, 2019
Alerts: Sports Law
June 2019 Sports Industry News
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as Summer rolls along. Read more.
June 30, 2019
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