In the Press
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’: Rick Gonzalez And Brent Antonello Join Season 3 Cast
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rick Gonzalez. View Article
July 29, 2022
Creating Enterprise Value: AI, Talent, Risk & Growth Strategies for Agency Leaders:
A Business Conference for Agency CFOs, CEOs, Presidents, Managing Principals & Owners
Program Overview:
This conference is designed to address strategic, financial, operational, and legal issues that can afect agency profitability, valuation, leadership succession, risk management, and long-term enterprise value. Through a combination of expert presentations and executive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges facing agency leaders in an increasingly complex business environment.
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
Registration, Lunch and Welcome
12:25 PM – 1:10 PM
AI’s Impact on Agency Processes, Economics, Pricing, and Profitability and Negotiating Agreements With Clients to Address These Issues
Artificial intelligence is reshaping agency operations, economics, client expectations, and risk profiles. This session will examine how agencies can leverage AI to improve eficiency and profitability while addressing evolving contractual and governance considerations.
Topics Covered
What clients to understand about the use of AI, costs and eficiencies.
Intellectual property, ownership and compliance considerations
AI's impact on agency business models and economics
Client expectations regarding AI usage and disclosure
Pitch and procurement pressures
Key contractual protections and risk allocation provision
Governance frameworks for AI review and approval
Speakers: Candice Kersh and Karen Lo (Special Group)
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM
Building an Ownership Culture: Equity Participation & Long-Term Incentive Strategies
Topics Covered
Equity participation structures for key employees and next-generation leaders
Employee Participation Units (EPUs), phantom equity, profits interests, and other incentive alternatives
Balancing founder control with meaningful employee ownership opportunities
Designing long-term incentive programs that align performance and succession goals
Rewarding key contributors without giving up unnecessary control
Roll-over equity particularly in private equity roll ups
Speakers: Wendy Heilbut and Mark Himmelsbach (Episode Four)
1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Diversification Opportunities, Including SaaS, IP licensing, Investment, and Branded Entertainment
Many agencies are exploring new revenue streams and proprietary assets that can improve growth, valuation, and long-term sustainability.
Topics Covered
SaaS and technology licensing opportunities
Development and monetization of agency intellectual property
Proprietary technology and data products
Strategic investments and ownership interests
Branded entertainment and content ventures
Building value through scalable, non-service-based assets
Speakers: Greg Boyd, Chris Chase and Ben Moskowitz
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
M&A Readiness, Succession Planning & Deal Structures
Whether you're thinking about growth through acquisition, bringing in an investor, transitioning ownership, or eventually selling your agency, understanding the deal process is critical. This session will demystify how agency transactions work, what to expect during a sale process, and the key deal terms, structures, and negotiation points that can materially afect outcomes for founders and owners.
Topics Covered
Who is buying agencies today and why
Strategic buyers versus private equity investors
What the sale process looks like from start to finish
Valuation drivers and factors that influence deal value
Earn-outs, rollover equity, and other key deal structures
Deal terms that commonly surprise agency owners
Preparing for diligence and avoiding common pitfalls
Building the right advisory team and preparing for a successful transaction
Speakers: Lee Silver, Gavin McElroy and Michael Sidler (Madison Alley)
3:35 PM - 4:15 PM
Talent Risk Management and Employment Issues
Managing talent-related risks has become increasingly challenging, particularly as agencies engage a broader ecosystem of employees, contractors, creators, and influencers.
Topics Covered
Employee versus independent contractor classification
Compensation and payment compliance considerations
California-specific workforce requirements
Background checks and screening practices
Risk management when engaging creators and influencers
Speakers: Wendy Stryker and Tiffany Caterina
4:15 PM - 4:25 PM
Networking & Refreshment Break
4:25 PM - 5:05 PM
Practical Approaches to Contracting, Governance, and Compliance Strategies
As the legal and regulatory environment continues to evolve, agencies must adopt practical operational safeguards that reduce risk and help avoid costly disputes.
Topics Covered
Contracting strategies to mitigate business risk
Risk allocation and indemnification provisions
Ownership and rights-management considerations
Internal governance and approval procedures
Vendor management and oversight
AI governance frameworks
Updating contracts, policies, and workflows to address emerging AI-related risks
Creating practical review processes that reduce liability exposure
Speakers: Matthew Vittone and Andrew Folks
5:05 PM - 5:40 PM
Advertising Technology: Emerging Risks for Agencies
The rapid growth of privacy litigation involving digital tracking technologies is creating new legal challenges for the advertising industry. This session will explore the evolving litigation landscape, the potential exposure of advertising agencies, and practical steps agencies can take to protect themselves and their clients.
Topics Covered
Emerging class action and regulatory risks involving tracking technologies
When advertising agencies may face liability for client websites, apps, marketing pixels, and data collection practices
Allocating risk through client contracts, indemnification, and insurance
Practical strategies for reducing litigation risk without compromising marketing effectiveness
Speakers: Matt Pearson and Caren Decter
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Cocktail Reception
Networking reception for agency executives, speakers, sponsors, investors, and advisors.
In the Press: Quoted
Streaming Video Sites Are Opening a Whole New World of Virtual Product Placement
Fast Company quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on advertising using virtual product placements. Read more.
July 29, 2022
In the Press
Conan O’Brien, Bowen Yang and Meg Stalter Join Please Don’t Destroy Buddy Comedy at Universal
TheWrap mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to X Mayo. View Article
July 28, 2022
Alerts
Do Amendments to Terms of Service Require Affirmative Consent?
Many websites and Internet-based services rely on standard click-through terms and conditions, often referred to as “browse-wrap agreements”. These agreements usually provide that the service provider may amend the browse-wrap agreement at any time, and a user’s continued use of the website or service is considered consent to the amendment. The general industry practice is to provide notice to users of an amendment via email without requiring affirmative acknowledgement or consent to the amendment. However, in Sifuentes v. Dropbox, Inc., a recent decision from the Northern District of California, the court found this standard practice to be insufficient to bind a user to the amendment. Read more.
July 27, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
‘Sextortion’ Attacks on the Rich and Famous are on the Rise
Business Insider quotes John B. Harris on the rise of high-end sextortion cases. Read more.
July 25, 2022
In the Press
Amazon Picks Up Awkwafina and Karen Gillan Action Comedy ‘Shelly’
TheWrap mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Liz Storm who co-wrote the script for action comedy “Shelly” which was acquired by Amazon Studios. View Article
July 25, 2022
In the Press
Diverse Representation Launches Summer Immersion Program for HBCU Law Students
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in its coverage of Diverse Representation’s partnership with Southern University Law Center for the first-ever Summer Entertainment Immersion Program. View Article
July 19, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
NY Top Judge’s Intervention in Critic’s Case Alarms Ethicists
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics violation of a New York Chief Judge for intervening in the disciplinary case of a challenger who threatened to smear her. Read more.
July 14, 2022
Alerts
Is a Seldom-Used Vacation Home a “Permanent Place of Abode” for NY Income Tax Purposes?
In a significant recent decision, In the Matter of Nelson Obus et al. v. New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal, ___ NYS3d ___, 2022 NY Slip Op. 04206 (06/30/2022), the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, reversed a previous Tax Appeals Tribunal decision concluding that a vacation home constituted a “permanent place of abode” for purposes of New York’s 183-day statutory residence rule. Read more.
July 13, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
Attorney Says That No Matter the Motivation, DiFiore Resignation Has ‘Appearance’ of Being Tied to Probe
New York Law Journal quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the appearance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s resignation because of the ethics probe of her interference in a disciplinary hearing. Read more.
July 13, 2022
In the Press: Praise
Crain’s New York Business: 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law
Crain’s New York Business includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law list. Read more.
July 12, 2022
In the Press
Melissa Benoist Renews Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV As She Officially Boards ‘The Girls On The Bus’
Deadline and Big News Network.com mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Melissa Benoist. View Article
June 29, 2022
More Than 2,000 Women Partners Issue Call to Action Post-‘Dobbs’
Partners Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine Farrelly, Julie Murray, Amy Nickin, Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, and Linda Wank signed a letter, and call to action, in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 27, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
Quentin Tarantino Tries for an Early Court Win in ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFT Legal Battle
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on Quentin Tarantino’s recent motion to dismiss Miramax’s claim challenging his Pulp Fiction NFT drop. Read more.
June 27, 2022
Alerts: Employment Law
June 30th is the Deadline for Employers to “Invest In” California’s New Mandatory Retirement Plan
The California Legislature has passed a new mandatory law requiring companies with more than five California-based employees (one of whom is at least 18 years old) to offer a retirement plan to their employees and report their compliance with the law by June 30, 2022. Read more.
June 27, 2022
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2022
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)’s 2022 "Best Law Firms for Women" list for our ongoing commitment to women’s advancement, parental leave, flexibility, and family support. Read more.
June 23, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
We’ve Only Scratched the Surface of How Bad the Crypto Crime Wave Has Gotten
The Los Angeles Times quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the surge of fraud hitting crypto users. Read more.
June 22, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
Calif. Privacy Agency Signals Strength With Rules Proposal
Law360 quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California Privacy Protection Agency’s release of its regulations for the California Privacy Rights Act. Read more.
June 22, 2022
In the Press
Hottest Firms and Stories on Law360 June 2022
Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article, “Key Privacy Issues To Consider Before Launching An NFT” is included in Law360's roundup of the stories that generated the most buzz over the past week. View Article
June 21, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
Why Bored Ape NFTs Are Showing Up in Movies, TV Shows and Novels
dot.LA quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the minimal terms and conditions with NFT collections in relation to ownership and licenses. Read more.
June 15, 2022
Published Articles: In the Press
Protecting Color as a Trademark in the United States—Part 1
The INTA Bulletin published Catherine Farrelly's article, “Protecting Color as a Trademark in the United States—Part 1.” Kristina D'Angelo co-authored the article. Read more.
June 15, 2022
In the Press
Peyton List to Star in ‘School Spirits’ YA Drama Series at Paramount+
Deadline mentions Sasha Levites as counsel to Nate and Megan Trinrud whose novel, “School Spirits” has been ordered to series by Paramount+. Nate and Megan wrote the pilot and will serve as executive producers of the series. View Article
June 15, 2022
In the Press
Nonprofit Ruling Is An Important Step For Nonlawyer Practice
Law360 published Ronald C. Minkoff’s expert analysis column, “Nonprofit Ruling Is An Important Step For Nonlawyer Practice.” Read more.
June 14, 2022
In the Press: Quoted
NFT Marketers Warned: Make Sure You Observe Privacy Rules
MediaPost cites Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” View Article
June 13, 2022
Published Articles: In the Press
Key Privacy Issues To Consider Before Launching An NFT
Law360 published Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s expert analysis article, “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” The article suggests that there are five steps in dropping an NFT collection, and examines the privacy and data protection issues brands must consider through each of the five steps. View Article
June 10, 2022
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