In the Press: Quoted
SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum Provides Insights, Food For Thought
Brian Murphy served as a panelist at SHOOT's "Directors/Producers Forum". (Article behind a paywall) View Article.
May 30, 2014
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Published Articles
In-House Counsel Ethics: Practicing Law as a Square Peg
The American Bar Association published Nicole Hyland's article on ethical considerations for in-house counsel. Read more.
May 30, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Ambush Marketing is Alive and Thriving, According to Recent GALA Assessment
KeirRadnege.com quoted Jeffrey Greenbaum about the rules of the road when it comes to ambush marketing. View Article
May 28, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
UK Joins Investigation of eBay Data Breach: Did Company Do Enough to Protect User Data?
The International Business Times quoted S. Gregory Boyd on an alleged data security breach at eBay Inc. View Article
May 27, 2014
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
FTC Settles with Snapchat over Alleged Privacy and Security Violations
Snapchat Inc., developer of a popular mobile photo and video messaging app designed to bring the fabled self-destructing message to life, agreed to settle FTC allegations that it misrepresented its privacy and data security practices - including that its messages could be made to "disappear forever" seconds after viewing. Read more.
May 16, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
Nailed: NAD Says Beauty Product “Before and After” Photos Are Performance Claims
The National Advertising Division requested that Ontel Products Corporation discontinue use of before-and-after photos in ads for the company's Pink Armor Nail Gel product. The NAD found that the company's before-and-after photographs were not representative of the level of product efficacy that a reasonable consumer could expect to achieve. Read more.
May 12, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
LeBron James, Method Man Join Judd Apatow’s ‘Trainwreck’
We are listed as representation for Cliff Smith (better known as Method Man) in the Hollywood Reporter as he joins LeBron James, Amy Schumer (who wrote the screenplay), Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer, Tilda Swinton, John Cena and Mike Birbiglia in the new comedy "Trainwreck". View Article
May 9, 2014
In the Press: Praise
BTI Names Frankfurt Kurnit to “Brand Elite” List
The respected independent research firm BTI has included Frankfurt Kurnit in the top 25% of 650 “bet-the-company” law firms that advise large clients on “the most complex and high-risk work.” BTI’s rankings are based on a 2014 survey of more than 300 influential corporate counsel. Survey respondents ranked firms on innovation, client service, “bet-the-company” work, value, and other factors.
May 9, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Practicing Law in the Age of Cloud Computing
VentureBeat quoted Nicole Hyland on the legal ethics of cloud computing. View Article
May 6, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
What’s an Appropriate Notice Period for Outgoing Agency Execs?
Adweek quoted Rick Kurnit on the question of what is an appropriate length of time outgoing agency executives should be asked to wait before beginning a new position. View Article
May 6, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Advertising Law Firm of the Year
We have been selected as 'Advertising Law Firm of the Year - USA' by Acquisitions International Magazine.
April 30, 2014
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
New York Court of Appeals Rules on Attorney Fees Issue
Just three weeks ago, the New York Court of Appeals, in Albunio v. City of New York, issued a ruling on a question that has long bedeviled civil rights and employment lawyers - and their clients. Read more.
April 25, 2014
In the Press: Praise
New York Women’s Impact List
Variety honored Lisa E. Davis in its first-ever "New York Women's Impact List". View Article
April 22, 2014
Alerts: Employment Law
NYC Law Now Protects Interns Against Workplace Discrimination
Last week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill amending the New York City Human Rights Law to provide that interns are now protected from workplace discrimination and harassment. Read more.
April 22, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Variety Legal Impact Report
Variety listed Amy Nickin in their 2014 "Legal Impact Report". View Article
April 15, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Katherine Heigl’s Duane Reade Lawsuit Exposes Legal Murkiness of Tweets
Digiday quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on celebrities' "right of publicity" when it comes to social media. View Article
April 10, 2014
Alerts: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Law Firm Liability: Court Ruling Will Permit More Fraud Claims to Proceed
In a decision last week Melcher v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York's highest court, gave a big boost to plaintiffs wanting to sue lawyers for committing intentional fraud and deceit in the course of a court proceeding. Read more.
April 9, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Brazil Bans Advertising to Children Under Age 12
Advertising Compliance Service quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum regarding the Brazilian Ministry of Human Rights' Council of Rights of Children and Teenagers' resolution that effectively bans all advertising to children under age twelve. View Article
April 9, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
ABA Journal Podcast
The ABA Journal released Nicole Hyland's podcast on "How Lawyers Can Get the Most out of Facebook’s Paid Status Updates." Listen to Podcast
April 7, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Pursues False Endorsement Allegations Against “Intermediaries” and Social Media Contests
We recently reported on the FTC's settlement with home security company, ADT LLC for their use of paid endorsers presented to look like impartial experts. As five recent investigations show, the ADT investigation extended to other parties. In addition, the FTC's interest in monitoring endorsements has expanded to include social media promotions. Read more.
April 3, 2014
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
New Law Significantly Impacts the New York State Estate and Gift Tax Regimes
On March 31, 2014, Governor Cuomo signed legislation to implement the New York State fiscal plan for 2014 - 2015. The legislation makes broad changes to the New York State estate and gift tax laws as well as some more technical changes to certain trust income tax rules. Read more.
April 3, 2014
In the Press: Quoted
Cole Haan Draws FTC Notice With Pinterest Contest
Terri Seligman was quoted by MediaPost with regards to the FTC's view on what constitutes an endorsement. View Article
April 1, 2014
Alerts: Regulatory
IRS Will Treat Virtual Currencies as “Property”
In Notice 2014-21 issued on March 25, 2014, the IRS announced that it will treat virtual currencies (such as Bitcoin) as "property" for U.S. federal tax purposes. Read more.
March 31, 2014
Alerts: Advertising Law
Ad-ID Deadline for SAG-AFTRA Commercials is April 1
As of April 1, 2014, all commercials produced under the SAG-AFTRA contract featuring SAG-AFTRA talent must incorporate the Ad-ID coding mechanism, developed by the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the Association of National Advertisers in 2003, for commercial tracking and calculating appropriate payments. Read more.
March 28, 2014
In the Press: Praise
Law 360 Powerbrokers
Law360 indentified Victoria Cook and Barbara Shiers as leading "Female Powerbrokers".
March 25, 2014
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