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Alerts: Employment Law
The Fast and the Furious: Four Major Developments in COVID-19 and Return-to-Work Protocols
In case you blinked, we covered four major developments that came out in the past week that every employer needs to know as they reopen their offices. Read more.
June 16, 2021
In the Press
Wiip Partners With Todd McFarlane To Develop ‘Sam And Twitch’ Series Based On ‘Spawn’ Comic Book Characters
Deadline mentions Amy Nickin as counsel to Jason Smilovic who will serve as an executive producer of the series “Sam and Twitch.” View Article
June 11, 2021
In the Press
‘Going Places’: Stampede Ventures Dark Comedy Adds Alysia Reiner, Mimi Kennedy & Miranda Rae Mayo
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Alysia Reiner. View Article
June 11, 2021
In the Press
Google Poised To Escape Kids’ Data Collection Suit
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 11, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
3 Questions For An IP NFT Pioneer (Part II)
Above the Law continues their interview with Jeremy S. Goldman on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Jeremy discusses some of the top IP and legal issues NFTs raise. View Article
June 10, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2021
The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Advertising & Marketing; Entertainment; and Privacy & Data Security. The London-based directory spotlighted fifteen of our attorneys individually: Lisa E. Davis, Daniel Goldberg, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Candice Kersh, and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Entertainment. Christopher R. Chase, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising. Dorian Slater Thomas and Matthew Vittone are listed as a “Rising Stars” in Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising.
June 10, 2021
In the Press
One Community Acquires ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ By ‘The Kite Runner’ Author Khaled Hosseini For Limited Series
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit who negotiated a deal on behalf of Khaled Hosseini for the novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns” to be adapted into a limited series. View Article
June 4, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
Vac to Work: EEOC Provides New Guidance on Vaccine Requirements, Incentives, and Documentation Requests
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its ongoing guidance on COVID-related labor and employment rules, “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The updates provide crucial information for employers working through their return-to-work plans. Read more.
June 4, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
LabMD Asks NY Court to Revive Suit Against Witness Atty
Law360 mentions Brian Maas and Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Mary Beth Buchanan and Bryan Cave. Mr. Minkoff is quoted and notes LabMD’s multiple attempts to make a claim against his clients. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 3, 2021
UTA Signs ‘Legend Of The Underground’ Filmmaker Nneka Onuorah
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Marcie Cleary as counsel to Nneka Onuorah. View Article
June 2, 2021
In the Press
Jake Lacy & Krysta Rodriguez To Headline TBS Pilot ‘Space’; Ally Maki, Caleb Hearon & Rachel Pegram Also Cast
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rachel Pegrem who is cast in the upcoming TBS Pilot “Space.” View Article
June 2, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
3 Questions For An IP NFT Pioneer (Part I)
Above the Law interviews Jeremy S. Goldman on his Non-Fungible Token (NFT) practice. View Article
June 2, 2021
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In the Press
How American Stages Should Look in the Future, According to a Cohort of Emerging BIPOC Producers
Playbill mentions Lisa E. Davis as one of the speakers during the Theatre Producers of Color inaugural Producing 101 course. View Article
May 28, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter included Amy Nickin in its Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
May 26, 2021
In the Press
Book Deals: Nat Geo Travels with Nabongo
Publishers Weekly mentions Lisa E. Davis as counsel to Jessica Nabongo. View Article
May 24, 2021
In the Press
Method Man, Shauna Garr Form Production Company Six AM
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Cliff “Method Man” Smith. View Article
May 21, 2021
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In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2021
For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
May 20, 2021
In the Press: Praise
The 13 Leading Attorneys and Law Firms that Work with Digital Creators and Influencers
Business Insider includes Marcie Cleary and Frankfurt Kurnit in their list of the leading attorneys and law firms that represent digital creators across YouTube, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 12, 2021
In the Press
Giuliani’s Son Adds Wrinkle to Secrecy of Dad’s License Fight
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff and Richard Maltz on the Rudolph Giuliani investigation and Andrew Giuliani’s statements on the fight for his father’s law license. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 11, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
What I’m Bingeing On: Marcie Cleary, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Sports Business Journal interviews Marcie Cleary for their “What I’m Bingeing On” feature. View Article
May 11, 2021
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Published Articles: In the Press
United States: New York HERO Act Imposes New Health and Safety Rules on Employers
One News Page shared Wendy Stryker’s article, “New York HERO Act Imposes New Health and Safety Rules on Employers.” View Article
May 10, 2021
In the Press
Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up the Firm Ranks
Law360 mentions Tiffany Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel Goldberg, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray and Adam Osterweil’s promotion to partner. View Article
May 10, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
New York HERO Act Imposes New Health and Safety Rules on Employers
On May 6, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) into law as a response to COVID-19 safety concerns in connection with New Yorkers returning to in-person work. Read more.
May 7, 2021
In the Press
‘Rap Sh*t’: Aida Osman, KaMillion & Jonica Booth to Headline Issa Rae’s HBO Max Series, Sadé Clacken Joseph to Direct
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Aida Osman. View Article
May 6, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
Lawsuits Pile Up Against M.I.A. New York Real Estate Lawyer Mitchell Kossoff
Reuters quotes Caren Decter on placing Kossoff PLLC into a receivership. View Article
May 6, 2021