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Published Articles: In the Press
TTAB Says In-House Counsel Can’t View ‘Attorney’s Eyes Only’ Information
The INTA Bulletin published Rachel Santori’s article “TTAB Says In-House Counsel Can’t View ‘Attorney’s Eyes Only’ Information.” View Article
December 16, 2021
In the Press: Praise
City & State: 2021 Responsible 100
Wendy Stryker is recognized by City & State as one of New York’s “Responsible 100” honoring a select group of New Yorkers who exemplify what it means to be a socially responsible citizen. View Article
December 13, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report 2021: Top Negotiators Behind Mega Deals
Variety includes Marcie Cleary, Victoria Cook, Hayden Goldblatt and Andrew Hurwitz in their Dealmaker’s Impact Report for 2021. View Article
December 8, 2021
In the Press: Praise
THR Power Lawyers 2021: New York’s Top 20 Entertainment Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Marcie Cleary and Lisa E. Davis in its Power Lawyers list of the top 20 entertainment attorneys in New York for 2021. View Article
December 3, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted
Tarantino NFT Suit Previews Rights Battles in Future Contracts
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on Miramax’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Quentin Tarantino for selling “Pulp Fiction” nonfungible tokens. View Article
November 29, 2021
In the Press
Jackie Earle Haley, Emma Booth and Brian d’Arcy James Join ‘Where All Light Tends To Go’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Brian d’Arcy James. View Article
November 24, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Ethics Awareness, Education Up as Attorney Discipline Falls
Bloomberg Law quotes Tyler Maulsby on the New York Bar Association’s effort to have active lawyer assistance programs and offer attorney resources on well-being. View Article
November 23, 2021
In the Press
‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’: A24 Acquires North American Rights to Stop-Motion Pic from Dean Fleischer Camp & Jenny Slate
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Nick Paley who co-wrote the screenplay for the film, “Marcell the Shell with Shoes On.” View Article
November 23, 2021
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In the Press
Global Platform Encantos Teams with Eugenio Derbez’s 3Pas for New Kids’ Content
Animation Magazine mentions Lisa E. Davis as counsel to Encantos, the global platform bringing purpose-driven entertainment to children, announced megastar Eugenio Derbez and his 3Pas Studios will join forces to develop new children’s entertainment aiming to ignite critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. View Article
November 17, 2021
Movie Lawyers Could Use a Lesson in Legal Ethics
Law360 covers the New York City Bar Association webinar, "Lights, Camera, Ethics!: Why Your Favorite Movie Lawyers May Need an Ethics Lawyer," where Tyler Maulsby and his co-presenter chose scenes from five lawyer movies to discuss legal ethics issues that real-life attorneys could encounter while practicing. (Behind paywall) View Article
November 13, 2021
In the Press
Method Man, Mike Epps, Da’Vine Joy Randolph Join YA Rap Drama ‘On the Come Up’
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Method Man who joined the cast of “On the Come Up,” Paramount Players’ adaptation of the best-seller by Angie Thomas. View Article
November 10, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
Vaccine Mandate Update: US Department of Labor Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Policies
On November 4th, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect workers from the spread of the coronavirus in the workplace. Read more.
November 4, 2021
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In the Press: Praise
2022 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" ranked Frankfurt Kurnit nationally in "Tier 1" in Advertising, Copyright, Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Trademark, and Trusts & Estates Law; "Tier 2" in Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Media Law; and "Tier 3" in Commercial Litigation. View Article
November 4, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Warns Companies About Auto-Renewing Subscriptions
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s concern about relationships between consumer protection issues and competition in the marketplace. View Article
October 30, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
NY Rule Paves Way for Remote Trials in Commercial Disputes
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on Rule 36 — which gives litigants who consent to it the option to participate in evidentiary hearings and nonjury trials remotely. (Behind paywall) View Article
October 30, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Why ‘Rust’ Producers May Choose Bankruptcy Next
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Andrew Hurwitz on the implications surrounding the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” View Article
October 28, 2021
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In the Press
‘Love & Death’: Brian d’Arcy James, Olivia Applegate, Mackenzie Astin Among Five Cast In HBO Max Limited Serie
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Brian d’Arcy James who joined the cast of HBO Max’s Love and Death, a limited series about the true story of Texas housewife Candy Montgomery’s murder of Betty Gore in 1980. View Article
October 21, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
FTC Chair Khan’s Agenda Faces Snag After Chopra Exit
CQ Roll Call quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the temporary delay of FTC policy initiatives due to the political split of the current commissioners. View Article
October 21, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
Planning to Promote That Your Products Were Made Using Better Farming Practices? Choose Your Words Carefully
The Licensing Journal published Jeffrey A. Greenbaum’s article, “Planning to Promote That Your Products Were Made Using Better Farming Practices? Choose Your Words Carefully.” View Article
October 14, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Fake Reviews Could Lead to Financial Penalties, FTC Warns
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s “notice of penalty offenses” letters. View Article
October 13, 2021
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In the Press: Quoted: Praise
‘We Need to Tell Other Stories’
Super Lawyers magazine features Lisa E. Davis in an article about her career as an entertainment lawyer and her advocacy for racial justice. View Article
October 4, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
How to Sell Artwork the Buyer Can’t Touch
BetterMarketing interviews Hannah Taylor on how NFT’s affect intellectual property rights. View Article
October 1, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2021
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
September 30, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
Changes to Face Mask and Social Distancing Requirements in Updated NY HERO Act Model Plan
As discussed in our previous alerts and blog posts, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “NY HERO Act”) requires employers to among other things maintain, and upon designation by the NYS Commissioner of Health, implement, an “airborne infectious disease” plan that meets certain minimum standards. Read more.
September 28, 2021
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In the Press
Big Law and Its Discontents - Partners Have to Set Loose the Happy-Clappys
Law And More mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Helen Wan’s novel being turned into a series for Netflix.
September 28, 2021