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SoDA: Returning Staff, Remote Teams and MSA Negotiations
Tricia Legittino, Wendy Stryker and Hannah Taylor present “Returning Staff, Remote Teams and MSA Negotiations” during a webinar for the Society of Digital Agencies.
September 24 2020
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‘Suicide Squad’ Spinoff Series ‘Peacemaker’ Starring John Cena From James Gunn Set at HBO Max
The Hollywood Reporter and Variety mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer-director James Gunn.
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September 24 2020
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Two Places at Once: Employment and Tax Law Issues Raised by Remote Workers
Whether by stay-at-home order or by choice, remote work has become a lifeline for many employees and employers. But remote offices can raise difficult questions with huge financial consequences. When the “real” office is in one state and the remote work in another, which state’s employment laws apply? Which state's…
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September 24 2020
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New York Law School’s Media, Entertainment & Fashion Law Association
Jordyn Eisenpress speaks to New York Law School’s Media, Entertainment & Fashion Law Association on influencer marketing law.
September 24 2020
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Major Studios and Guilds Forge New COVID-19 Production Safety Agreement
As production begins to restart in an ever changing COVID-19 landscape, The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and other major studios announced an important deal with the DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Basic Crafts, and SAG-AFTRA—meant to ensure the safety and security of their members during the upcoming months.
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September 22 2020
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Four COVID-19 Litigation Trends That Are Affecting Businesses and Individuals
It has been six months since the initial wave of government mandated “stay-at-home” orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, we have seen at least four important litigation trends emerge. Here’s a rundown of these trends and how they are affecting businesses and individuals.
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September 22 2020
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Take Five Steps to Ensure Better Remote Mediations
The current COVID-19 crisis has forced businesses and their counsel to undertake remote mediations. The cost savings, convenience, and expedited scheduling associated with remote mediations guarantee that they will continue in the future, including well after COVID-19 abates. Here are five steps all clients and practitioners can take to help…
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September 22 2020
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Are You Liable When Employees or Customers Contract COVID-19?
With businesses continuing to reopen, one critical concern is the potential for liability if individuals become severely ill or die from a COVID-19 infection after frequenting the business. Personal injury and wrongful death claims based on COVID-19 are already being filed against businesses across the country.
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September 22 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit Elects Seven New Partners
Frankfurt Kurnit has elected as partners Tiffany R. Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel M. Goldberg, Sasha H. Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray, and Adam J. Osterweil. The promotions take effect January 1, 2021.
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September 18 2020
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FilmNation Entertainment Inks Multi-Year TV Development Fund Deal With Wishmore
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Lee Goldberg who negotiated the development fund on behalf of Wishmore.
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September 18 2020
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California Lawyers Association: Shelter In Place Institute
Edward Rosenthal, Nicole Hyland and Tyler Maulsby present “Copyright Trolls & Ethics: A Case Study on Richard Liebowitz” during the California Lawyers Association section on Intellectual Property Law's Shelter In Place Institute. More information here.
September 16 2020
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The Unique Challenges Of Protecting A Law Firm Brand
Law360 publishes Kimberly Maynard and Tyler Maulsby's article “The Unique Challenges Of Protecting A Law Firm Brand.” The article discusses trademark and branding challenges that law firms face.
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September 15 2020
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Another Good Comment on the Recently Approved Changes to Regulation in Arizona
Professor Alberto Bernabe from The University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School shared Ronald C. Minkoff’ s blog post “Arizona's Sweeping Rule Changes Permit More Non-Lawyer Involvement in Legal Services” on his own Professional Responsibility blog.
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September 14 2020
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The Law Firm Disrupted: The Delaware of the Law Firm World?
Law.com speaks with Tyler Maulsby on the Arizona Supreme Court rule change to allow outside ownership of law firms.
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September 14 2020
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Vault Rankings 2021
We are excited to be on Vault's 2021 list of the Best Midsize Law Firms, and Vault's list of the Best Law Firms for Media, Entertainment, & Sports.
September 14 2020
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Connect 2020
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks on a panel at the Connect 2020 conference on, “Ethics & Trust – Security Management, Data Management, Privacy Issues, IP Issues, Risk Management.” The conference is sponsored by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Government of Tamil Nadu, and STPI - Ministry of Electronics and Information…
September 10 2020
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Society of Digital Agencies Global Member Meeting
Gavin McElroy speaks on “M&A Market Updates” during the Society of Digital Agencies Global Member Meeting.
September 10 2020
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CDC Issues Residential Eviction Moratorium
On September 4, 2020, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a federal ban on residential evictions until December 31, 2020 to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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September 9 2020
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State Employment Laws and Tax Requirements Relating to Remote Workers
Tricia Legittino and Jeffrey Marks present “State Employment Laws and Tax Requirements Relating to Remote Workers (Full-Time Employees and Independent Contractors)” during a virtual presentation for the 4As.
September 8 2020
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Sued If You Do, Sued if You Don’t: School Reopening Decisions Create Legal Exposure
Tax- exempt organizations have suffered uniquely during the pandemic. Museums and other arts and cultural institutions have been shuttered, and donations to organizations not focused on COVID-19 remediation are down. Amidst that, perhaps no other group of tax-exempt organizations faces as many challenges today as schools.
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September 8 2020
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New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to October 4, 2020
By Executive Order 202.60 issued September 4, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through October 4, 2020.
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September 8 2020
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Questions to Consider Before Deferring Employee Social Security Tax Payments
On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued guidance (PDF) implementing the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee portion of FICA (Social Security) taxes for certain employees. The Presidential Memorandum and the IRS guidance are clearly intended to put more money in…
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September 8 2020
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New California Law Makes it Easier for Certain Musicians, Writers, Photographers and Content Providers to Be Deemed Independent Contractors
There’s important news for many individual creatives and the companies that hire them. On September 4th, California expanded the list of professions and employees that are exempt from the so-called “ABC test” – a test governing classification of certain workers. The expansive new law covers many industries, but will have…
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September 8 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2020
We are proud to be named a 2020 Working Mother Best Law Firm for Women. The list highlights the Top 60 law firms that have expanded their women’s initiatives and programs dedicated to the mentoring, sponsorship and promotion of women lawyers, as well as diversity and inclusion programs.
September 8 2020
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James Ponsoldt in Talks to Helm ‘Nothing to See Here’ for Sony & 3000 Pictures
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to James Ponsoldt who is set to direct 3000 Pictures’ “Nothing to See Here.”
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September 5 2020