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In the Press: Quoted
Cardozo Law Advertising Conference Panel 2: Native Advertising
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Rick Kurnit are quoted in Rebecca Tushnet's coverage of Cardozo's Law Advertising Conference Panel on Native Advertising. View Article
March 1, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Judge Says Apple Doesn’t Have to Unlock iPhone in Case Similar to San Bernardino
S. Gregory Boyd is quoted in the Wired article, "Judge Says Apple Doesn't Have to Unlock iPhone in Case Similar to San Bernardino". Further coverage is provided in the Tech Times here, Stuff.tv here, NYSE Post here, Financial Spots here, The Saint here, Techislet here, and Equilibrio Informativo here.
March 1, 2016
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Client-Wins at the Oscars
We are proud of all of our nominated clients, and especially wish to send a big congratulations to the winners at the 88th Annual Academy Awards. Read more.
February 29, 2016
Published Articles
Apple vs. the FBI: Why the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
S. Gregory Boyd's article, "Apple vs. the FBI: Why the Stakes Have Never Been Higher" is published on Mashable. View Article
February 26, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Dewey Star Witness Reaches Partial Deal With SEC
Brian Maas is quoted in the New York Law Journal and Law 360 in their coverage of the partial settlement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and former Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP Finance Director Frank Canellas. (Article behind a paywall)
February 25, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Gibbons Shouldn’t Be DQ’d From Pollution Suit, Rexam Says
Nicole Hyland is mentioned in the Law360 article, "Gibbons Shouldn’t Be DQ’d From Pollution Suit, Rexam Says". View Article
February 22, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Examining Gender Bias in the Documentary World
Victoria Cook is featured in the Variety article, "Examining Gender Bias in the Documentary World". View Article
February 18, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Women Activists Rocked Sundance, Celebrating a Sea Change
Victoria Cook is metioned in the Indiewire article, "Women Activists Rocked Sundance, Celebrating a Sea Change". View Article
February 16, 2016
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Alerts: Advertising Law
FTC Brings Action Against Glue Manufacturer Over “Made in USA” Claims
When can a marketer claim that its products are "Made in the USA" if the products contain foreign materials? A recent FTC action provides guidance. Here's what happened. Read more.
February 10, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Tom Hanks, Emma Watson Thriller ‘The Circle’ Sells to EuropaCorp
The Wrap mentions Andrew Hurwitz and Alan Sacks in the article, "Tom Hanks, Emma Watson Thriller ‘The Circle’ Sells to EuropaCorp". View Article
February 9, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Peyton Manning and Budweiser Controversy
Jeffrey Greenbaum is quoted in Mashable,The Washington Post and Media Life Magazine on the budding controversy over Peyton's Manning's post-game endorsement of Budweiser beer.
February 9, 2016
In the Press: Praise
BTI includes Catherine Farrelly on Top 30 IP Lawyers List
The 2016 BTI Client Service All Star Team's 30 Top IP Lawyers includes Trademark Group chair, Catherine Farrelly. Read more.
February 8, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Frankfurt Kurnit Alum named by Law 360 as a Top In-House Hire
Thayer Thompson was featured in Law 360 as a "top in-house hire" for his new position as general counsel of Virgin Hotels. Previously, Thompson served for seven years as assistant general counsel at Virgin Management USA Inc., the Virgin Group's corporate development and investment management division, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC and Gibson Dunn. View Article
February 4, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Authors, Journalists Ask Justices To Hear Google Books Case
Law 360 mentions Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz for our work on The Authors Guild et al. v. Google Inc. View Article
February 4, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
We Asked an Ethics Lawyer About Defense Attorneys Who Break the Rules
Nicole Hyland was interviewed by Vice about about public defenders, attorney-client privilege, and how Law & Order has skewed Americans' opinions of the justice system in the lead up to Season 2 of 'Better Call Saul.'
February 2, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Social Media Advertising Practice
Hannah E. Taylor is featured in Bloomberg BNA's Electronic Commerce & Law Report in the article, "Social Media Practice". View Article. [Reproduced with permission from Social Media Law & Policy Report,, 5 SMLR 3 (Jan. 20, 2016). Copyright 2016 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com.]
January 28, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
NY Rule Change Lets Out-Of-Towners Practice Openly
Ronald Minkoff is featured in the Law360 article, "NY Rule Change Lets Out-Of-Towners Practice Openly". View Article
January 22, 2016
In the Press
Michael P. Frankfurt and Deborah Wolfe Attend the Athletes Quarterly Game Plan Dinner
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Michael P. Frankfurt and Deborah Wolfe attend the Athletes Quarterly Game Plan dinner at STK Downtown presented by The Glenlivet. View Article
January 22, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Hannah Taylor Featured in Michigan Law’s Quadrangle
Hannah Taylor is quoted in the University of Michigan Law School's Quadrangle in the article, "So You Want to Work in Entertainment Law?". View Article
January 20, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Sean Kane in Gamasutra
Sean Kane is quoted in the Gamasutra article, "What Legal Experts Think of Sony's 'Let's Play' Trademark Claim". View Article
January 19, 2016
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Alerts: Advertising Law: Sports Law
Planning to Use Olympic Participants in Your Advertising?
There's important news for marketers and agencies considering the Olympic Games in Rio: the deadline for non-sponsors to request an IOC Rule 40 "waiver" is January 27, 2016. Here's a review of Rule 40 and what you need to know to keep your Olympic-themed campaigns on track. Read more.
January 19, 2016
Press Releases
Frankfurt Kurnit Promotes Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt to Counsel
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has elected Caren Decter and Hayden Goldblatt as counsel effective January 1st, 2016. Read more.
January 19, 2016
In the Press: Quoted
Richard Maltz in ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct, Current Reports
Richard Maltz is quoted in ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct, Current Reports in the article, "New York Standardizes Lawyer Disciplinary Procedures". View Article
January 15, 2016
Alerts: Advertising Law
Still Paying Attention: FTC Extracts $2M Settlement from Brain Game Company
In a follow-up to its settlement with Focus Education, LLC in January of last year, the FTC recently entered into a $2 million settlement with Lumos Labs over claims that advertising and marketing for its Lumosity "brain training" games misled customers about cognitive benefits. Read more.
January 11, 2016
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In the Press: Quoted
Greg Boyd in WeiserMazars 2015 Media Barometer
Greg Boyd is quoted in the WeiserMazars 2015 Media Barometer -- Cyber Security Special Edition. View Article
January 11, 2016