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2025 Just For Laughs Festival
Marcie Cleary leads the roundtable discussion, “Sign Here: No-Nonsense Tips for Your First Contract” during the 2025 Just for Laughs Festival / ComedyPRO in Montreal, Canada. Details here.
June 27 2025
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In a Data-Obsessed World, Attorneys Welcome Privacy Law Specialization
The Los Angeles Times quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California State Bar’s decision to offer a specialization in privacy law. Mr. Goldberg stated that the area of privacy regulation has been exploding with growth, with California on the forefront —driving a need for designating leaders in the field. “‘The…
June 26 2025
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‘Spectacularly Transformative’ — and Still Liable: The AI Copyright Showdown Begins
In the first federal court ruling on whether training generative AI models with copyrighted materials constitutes fair use, U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued a mixed but monumental decision on June 24, 2025, in Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC (N.D. Cal., No. 24-05417 WHA). The judge hailed Anthropic’s Claude…
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June 26 2025
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‘The Social Network Part II’ in Works at Sony with Aaron Sorkin Set to Write and Direct; Pic Inspired by WSJ’s ‘The Facebook Files’
Deadline mentions Richard Heller and Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to Aaron Sorkin who is set to direct a follow-up film to “The Social Network” for Sony Pictures. Mr. Sorkin’s screenplay delves into the story behind former Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz’s “Facebook Files.” Deadline describes the journalist's award-winning reporting…
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June 25 2025
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Use of AI in the Workplace - Current Laws, Imposing Guardrails & Realizing Advantages
Rick Borden is speaking on the “Use of AI in the Workplace - Current Laws, Imposing Guardrails & Realizing Advantages” panel at the 2025 PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society) Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more information and register here.
June 24 2025
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Legal, Regulatory Woes Could Mark New Era for Influencers
Hannah E. Taylor is quoted in FTCWatch on class actions against influencers and the brands they represent. Such lawsuits alleging deceptive advertising are now seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Ms. Taylor discussed this trend and commented on the FTC’s position, the NAD’s increased attention to influencer marketing,…
June 24 2025
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Variety’s 2025 Women’s Impact Report: New York
Variety includes Sasha H. Levites in its 2025 “Women's Impact Report: New York” list of women who have found ways to drive their businesses forward despite the fallout of showbiz strikes, the COVID hangover, and other factors buffeting the media landscape in which they operate.
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June 18 2025
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Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen
Larissa Calva Ruiz is speaking at the Consul General of Mexico's event, “Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen” in Los Angeles, California.
June 17 2025
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Hot Topics in IP Law Panel
Nicholas M. Medellin is a panelist for the session, “Hot Topics in IP Law” during the 2025 Lavender Law Conference in New York City. Details here.
June 16 2025
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Robert Eggers Writing And Directing ‘A Christmas Carol’ For Warner Bros; Willem Dafoe Top Choice To Star
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Robert Eggers, who is in development with Warner Bros to write, direct, and produce a retelling of the classic Charles Dickens Christmas ghost story “A Christmas Carol.”
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June 16 2025
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Humanized Growth in the Era of AI
Matthew R.D. Vittone is a speaker in the session “Humanized Growth in the Era of AI” at the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) Cannes Summit at the Cannes Lions International Festival 2025. With Joe Fireman, OpenAI senior legal counsel, he discusses how CMOs can partner with attorneys when leveraging AI…
June 12 2025
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Texas is Second State (After Utah) to Enact “App Store Accountability Act,” Targeting Mobile App Stores
In March 2025, Utah enacted SB 142, the “App Store Accountability Act,” followed by Texas Governor Abbott signing SB 2420 with the same title in late May 2025. Both laws impose new parental consent and age verification requirements on app store operators distributing apps on mobile devices, with Utah's law…
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June 12 2025
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Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects
Emma C. Smizer is a speaker for the session, “Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects” during the Serious Play Conference hosted by the Video Game Bar Association in Rochester, NY. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects
Emma C. Smizer is a speaker for the session, “Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects” during the Serious Play Conference, hosted by the Video Game Bar Association in Rochester, NY. Details here.
June 11 2025
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It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games
Emma C. Smizer presents the keynote, “It's Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games” during the California Society of CPAs' 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2025
The Legal 500 recommends Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in its 2025 US edition.
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June 11 2025
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Generative AI and Legal Ethics
Tyler Maulsby is a panelist for the session, “Generative AI and Legal Ethics” during the New York City Bar Association's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Institute. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks
Daniel M. Goldberg and Caren Decter present a CLE webinar “Privacy Under Fired: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks.” Details and registration here.
June 11 2025
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Hot Topics in IP Law
Nicholas Medellin is speaking on the “Hot Topics in IP Law” panel for the IP Institute at the Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair (National LGBTQ+ Bar) in New York City. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Robert Eggers to Direct ‘A Christmas Carol’ for Warner Bros.
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Robert Eggers, who is writing and directing a film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” He’ll produce the movie with Chris and Eleanor Columbus, with their production company, Maiden Voyage.
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June 11 2025
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Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law
Marcie Cleary speaks on an Entertainment panel during a “Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law” conference hosted by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA). Details here.
June 10 2025
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Animation Creator Ryan Crego Signs With UTA (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Melanie Tomanov as counsel to Animation show creator, writer and director Ryan Crego, who has just signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Ryan co-wrote and directed “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”, which is set to have its theatrical release in September 2025.
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June 6 2025
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THR’s Power Lawyers 2025: The Big Apple’s Biggest Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Lisa E. Davis, Victoria S. Cook, Sean Jefferson, and Sasha H. Levites—chosen based on the impact of their cases, the profiles of their clients and their reputation for success—in its New York “Power Lawyers” list for 2025.
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June 6 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2025
For the 21st consecutive year, Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit in its rankings of the country’s leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers recognized our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. They listed 20 of our attorneys as industry leaders, and included for the first…
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June 5 2025
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2nd Circ. Limits VPPA Liability, But Caveats Remain
Law360 published Caren Decter and Michael Salik’s article, “2nd Circ. Limits VPPA Liability, But Caveats Remain.”
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June 2 2025
