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Alerts: Employment Law
California Employment Law Changes You Need to Know
A raft of legislative changes affect hiring practices, employment agreements, employee classification, training, and more. Here’s a handy summary. Read more.
January 28, 2019
In the Press
Alpine Yurt Dinners, Anyone? Sundance Veterans Reveal How to Survive That Hectic First Weekend in Park City
The Hollywood Reporter talks to Victoria Cook about her must-visit restaurant, Red Iguana, while attending the Sundance Film Festival. View Article
January 28, 2019
Alerts: Technology Law
Risky Business Just Got Riskier - DOJ Changes Stance on Internet Gambling
Last week the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) made waves in the online gambling industry with an Opinion interpreting the Wire Act (18 U.S.C. § 1084). In the Opinion, DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel concluded that most sections of the Wire Act are not limited to sports-related wagers and instead prohibit the use of interstate wires for any bets or wagers. Read more.
January 23, 2019
In the Press
‘RBG’ Director Julie Cohen, eOne’s Peter Micelli, C4’s Alex Mahon & Annapurna’s Sue Naegle Join Keshet’s INTV
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as a A-list name speaking at the INTV conference in Jerusalem. View Article
January 22, 2019
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In the Press
41 California Privacy Experts Urge Major Changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act
Daniel Goldberg signed a letter urging the California legislature to make changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The letter highlights issues with the CCPA. Read the letter here.
January 18, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Moonves Demands CBS Arbitrate $120M Severance Denial
Law360 quotes Gavin McElroy on Les Moonves decision to take CBS to arbitration over their denial of his severance pay. Mr. McElroy states the arbitration will center on the details of Moonves’s contract and the investigators report based on his actions. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 18, 2019
In the Press
TechGC’s Good Counsel Newsletter
TechGC’s Good Counsel newsletter featured blog posts from Jeffrey Greenbaum, Rick Kurnit and Terri Seligman. View the blog here.
January 17, 2019
In the Press
New York Law Journal - Announcements of Recent Hirings and Promotions
The New York Law Journal mentions Hannah Taylor’s promotion to partner. (Behind paywall) View Article
January 16, 2019
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Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Adds New Litigation Partner
January 14, 2019, Los Angeles, CA - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Tricia L. Legittino as a partner in the firm’s Litigation and Employment Groups. Ms. Legittino will be based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Read more.
January 14, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
YouTubers’ ‘Mystery Boxes’ are Re-Igniting the Loot Box Debate
Wired UK quotes Sean Kane about the complicated legality of loot boxes. View Article
January 11, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Influencers Beware: Feds Crack Down on Celebrities Shilling Digital Currency
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about SEC restrictions over celebrity advertising of digital currency. View Article
January 11, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Must Writers Be Moral? Their Contracts May Require It
The New York Times quotes Rick Kurnit about morality clauses in contracts within the publishing industry. View Article
January 9, 2019
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In the Press
Patent Arcade Shares Frankfurt Kurnit Alert
Patent Arcade posted Sean Kane and Gregory Boyd’s recent alert “Video Games With Advanced Communications Services Must Now Be Accessible to Players With Disabilities” to their video game blog. View Article
January 8, 2019
Alerts: Technology Law
Video Games With Advanced Communications Services Must Now Be Accessible to Players With Disabilities
An important legal waiver recently expired and as a result, video game developers and publishers must now ensure that new and substantially upgraded games comply with the accessibility requirements of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (“CVAA”). Read more.
January 7, 2019
Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes New Advertising Law Partner
January 7, 2019, New York, NY - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has elected Hannah Taylor as a partner effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Taylor is now a partner in the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group. Read more.
January 7, 2019
In the Press: Quoted
Can’t Take a Joke? ‘Perv’ Insults Just Tweet Talk: Musk Lawyers
The New York Post quotes Rick Kurnit on the lawsuit against Elon Musk stemming from his Twitter post about a British rescue diver. View Article
January 2, 2019
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Published Articles
A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence
The New York State Bar Association's Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal published Edward Rosenthal and Barry Werbin's article “A Historical Retrospective on New York’s Right of Publicity Law: 115 Years of New York Court of Appeals Jurisprudence.” Originally published in Volume 29, Number 3 of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal (Fall/Winter 2018), a publication of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. View Article
January 2, 2019
In the Press: Praise
2018 Year In Review: Law360 Accolades
Law360 mentions Hannah E. Taylor as a top attorney under forty for consumer protection in their 2018 year in review summary. (Behind paywall) View Article
December 27, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Monetising Meghan Markle
Business of Fashion quotes Hannah E. Taylor about the right of publicity and social media in relation to how brands promote pieces worn by celebrities and royals. View Article
December 18, 2018
Published Articles
Entertainment Promotion Gets The Same First Amendment Protection As The Content Promoted
The Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel published Rick Kurnit's article "Entertainment Promotion Gets The Same First Amendment Protection As The Content Promoted" in their Fall 2018 magazine. View Article
December 17, 2018
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In the Press
Law Firm Leaders: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Jeffrey Greenbaum
Law360 interviewed our managing partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum about Frankfurt Kurnit's culture and growth as a midsize firm. (Behind paywall) View Article
December 13, 2018
Alerts: Commercial Litigation
ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits: What Companies Need to Know
Plaintiffs have filed thousands of lawsuits (including class actions) alleging that commercial websites are not accessible to the blind or visually impaired in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”) and corresponding state laws. Read more.
December 6, 2018
In the Press: Quoted
Oath Fined $5 Million Over Children’s Privacy
DigitalNewsDaily quotes Jeremy S. Goldman about COPPA violations faced by Oath a subsidiary of AOL and Verizon. View Article
December 6, 2018
In the Press
Frankfurt Kurnit Discusses Diet Coke Suit Ruling
NewsRoom covered Dorian Slater Thomas’ passle blog post about false advertising claims faced by the Coca-Cola Company over their Diet Coke drink. View Article
December 3, 2018
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Alerts: Sports Law
2018 Holiday Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we enter the 2018 holiday season. Read more.
November 30, 2018