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Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect
This is an update to our Corporate Alert issued on December 12, 2024. Read MoreDecember 26 2024
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Generative AI and Copyright Legal Contributions by an American Interactive Entertainment Attorney
Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) published Emma C. Smizer’s article titled, “Generative AI and Copyright Legal Contributions by an American Interactive Entertainment Attorney.” View ArticleDecember 26 2024
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Federal Court Enforces Mass Arbitration Terms
We recently wrote about the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Heckman v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., No. 23-55770, 120 F. 4th 670 (9th Cir. 2024), which struck down Ticketmaster’s mass arbitration terms as unconscionable and unenforceable. Read MoreDecember 23 2024
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Variety’s Dealmakers 2024
Variety features Andrew Hurwitz on its list of the top entertainment industry dealmakers for 2024. Read MoreDecember 19 2024
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Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas
Melissa Georges is a speaker for the session “Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas,” at the New York State Bar Association. Details here.December 19 2024
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Top Provisions to Look Out for When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease
Larry Welch is a speaker for the session, “Top Provisions to Look Out for When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease” during a webinar hosted by the Federal Bar Association. Details here.December 18 2024
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Advertising Opt Outs Drive New Privacy Strategies in 2025
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg in an article on how the advertising industry is facing greater scrutiny from state attorneys general as more people opt out of targeted ads. Speaking on a California Lawyers Association (CLA) panel, Mr. Goldberg noted how adtech is now a key focus for…December 18 2024
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The 2024 State of AI Regulations
Rick Borden is featured on the TrustGraph podcast Our Agentic Future on the episode, “The 2024 State of AI Regulations.” He explains how insurance companies are big data companies, discussing risk management, US regulations, and compliance. Listen here.December 17 2024
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The Biggest Copyright Decisions of 2024
Law360 quotes Jacqueline Charlesworth on the Hachette Book Group Inc. v. Internet Archive lawsuit, in which the Second Circuit affirmed a Manhattan federal judge’s ruling that a nonprofit’s scanning books to a create e-books was not fair use. (Behind paywall) View ArticleDecember 17 2024
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Glue Trap Film: Everything You Need To Know About the Indie Horror Comedy
TechNadu mentions Sasha H. Levites and Mynda R. Krato as counsel to Justin Geldzahler, the writer and director of “Glue Trap,” an Indie horror-comedy, which Gravitas Ventures recently acquired. Geldzahler, known for his writing for “Succession” and “Euphoria,” produced his latest film with Christopher Fox and Norris Guncheon, and executive… View ArticleDecember 16 2024
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Recreating Reality: Examining Freedom of Expression in Video Game Development
Sean Kane is a speaker for the Los Angeles Copyright Society online panel discussion, “Recreating Reality: Examining Freedom of Expression in Video Game Development.”December 16 2024
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Deciphering the New CPPA Proposed Regulations for Data Brokers
Cybersecurity Law Report quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the CPPA's proposed regulations that expand upon and clarify key provisions of the Delete Act, broadening the universe of what entities constitute a data broker. (Behind paywall) View ArticleDecember 12 2024
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Google Likely Can’t Nix Suit Over Collection Of Kids’ Data
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Molly Rothschild as counsel to Hasbro Studios, one of the multiple defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging YouTube illegally gathered children’s data using targeted ads. The judge noted she was inclined to dismiss the YouTube channel owners including Hasbro. She cited the lack… View ArticleDecember 11 2024
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MLRC: Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee Meeting
Terri J. Seligman and Katelyn J. Patton present a webinar on the FTC's “Click-to-Cancel” Rule and California's amended Automatic Renewal Law at the Media Law Resource Center's (MLRC's) Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee meeting. The discussion also covers practical implications and key takeaways for compliance.December 10 2024
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How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups
The New York Times quotes J.J. Harwayne Leitner regarding the National Association of Realtors’ (N.A.R.’s) spending and establishing the American Property Owners Alliance. She represents tax-exempt organizations and noted, “’It looks like N.A.R. created an organization that is a conduit’ for political spending that it may not want traced.” View ArticleDecember 9 2024
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Federal Court Suspends Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, No. 4:24-cv-00478-ALM (E.D. Tex.), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), and stayed the January 1, 2025 beneficial… Read MoreDecember 9 2024
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Chris Wood & Melissa Benoist To Star in ‘Duo’ Drama in Works at NBC with Rina Mimoun as Showrunner
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Chris Wood and Melissa Benoit. The actors will be featured as an acting couple in the NBC television drama “Duo.” Wood and showrunner Rina Mimoun are writing the Warner Bros. Television script. Benoist also next stars in “The Waterfront,” Kevin Williamson’s drama series… View ArticleDecember 5 2024
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Consumer Lawsuits Seize on Uncertainty Over ‘Plant-Based’
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on environmental marketing terms such as 'plant-based' in the context of growing consumer lawsuits alleging that the term is misleading. View ArticleDecember 4 2024
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SHOOT’s 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a panelist for the session, “Attaining Content-ment” during SHOOT's 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase. Jeffrey and fellow thought leaders will discuss an expanding production & post universe, including how the Metaverse, AI, AR, VR, NFTs and Web3 will impact the quest to connect with audiences on…November 26 2024
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US Privacy and AI Compliance Enforcement Trends
Daniel M. Goldberg is a moderator for a roundtable on US privacy and AI compliance enforcement trends during the 6th Silicon Hills Conference in Austin, Texas, hosted by the International Bar Association.November 25 2024
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Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Martha Kelly & Will Price Join Maude Apatow’s ‘Poetic License’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wu-Tang Clan member, Method Man (aka Cliff Smith) who has just signed on to join Maude Apatow's directoral debut “Poetic License.” View ArticleNovember 25 2024
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‘Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau To Topline Comedic Thriller ‘The Dregs’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nava Mau, who has just signed on to star in Connor Martin's directorial debut comedic thriller “The Dregs.” View ArticleNovember 22 2024
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For New York Lawyers: Recent Changes to the Biennial Reporting Requirements
New York recently made changes to its biennial reporting requirements. The notice linked here from the NYS Unified Court System explains those changes, which go into effect on Dec. 1, 2024. Here's a summary of what New York lawyers need to know. Read MoreNovember 21 2024
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Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner
Ronald C. Minkoff and Caren Decter are speakers for the session, “Breaking Ties: What You Must Know Before Suing Your Business Partner” during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE. Details here.November 21 2024
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INTA Unreal Campaign
Francesca M. Campione is a panelist for the 2024 INTA Unreal Campaign. The presentation will discuss trademarks and counterfeiting in an effort to educate young consumers and enable them to make empowered purchasing decisions. Details here.November 21 2024
