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New York Places New Restrictions on Residential Evictions and Foreclosures
On December 28, 2020, New York enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 which, among other things, prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the pandemic.
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January 12 2021
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New York State Establishes Post-Mortem Right of Publicity and Other New Protections
On November 30, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending New York State protections for the right of publicity. This establishes, for the first time in New York, a right of publicity after death, and also extends protections against the use of digitally created replicas of performers as well as against…
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January 12 2021
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‘Miss Juneteenth’ Writer-Director Channing Godfrey Peoples Inks First-Look Deal With UCP
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Channing Godrey Peoples.
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January 12 2021
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NYCBA: Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2021
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum chairs the New York City Bar’s annual “Hot Topics in Advertising Law” program.
January 11 2021
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Protecting Trademarks Post-Brexit: Implications of Brexit on IP Rights
Kimberly Maynard presents “Protecting Trademarks Post-Brexit: Implications of Brexit on IP Rights” during a webinar for Strafford.
January 9 2021
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Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds” during a program for the New York State Bar Association.
January 7 2021
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Canadian Institutes Virtual 27th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law Conference
Kimberly Maynard presents “Making Your Mark and Staking Your Claim: Winning Strategies Trademark Protection and Brand Preservation” during the Canadian Institutes Virtual 27th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law Conference. Ms. Maynard is Chair of the third day of the conference.
January 6 2021
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Sanctions Motion Against Lawyers Aligned with Trump Spotlights QAnon Conspiracy
Reuters quotes Tyler Maulsby on the difficulty of potential disciplinary action against attorneys whose online posts were made in a personal capacity.
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January 6 2021
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New York Implements Substantial Changes to Power of Attorney Law
On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law a long-awaited bill regarding New York’s Power of Attorney form, which will take effect in the summer of 2021.
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January 6 2021
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A New Hope: COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace and other Employment Law Developments for 2021
COVID vaccines have arrived, giving the world and employers hope that things may finally get “back to normal.” But if you’re like many media and technology executives, you’re struggling to figure out how the vaccine fits in to your policies and procedures and makes employees and clients safer. This complimentary…
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January 5 2021
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Ten Employment Law Developments Every California Employer Should Know for 2021
As we all happily bid 2020 “good riddance” and enter 2021 with much-needed optimism, there are a host of recent employment laws, some in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, that California employers need to comply with.
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January 5 2021
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Putting 2020 Behind Us: Lessons from Ten Important Trademark Decisions of the Year
2020 was a big year for trademarks. Join Catherine Farrelly, Kimberly Maynard, and Rachel Santori for a discussion of ten important trademark decisions from the Federal Courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board covering the unlawful use doctrine, color marks, parody and the First Amendment, standing, laches, and more.
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January 4 2021
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The Regulatory Issues Madison Avenue May Face in 2021
The Wall Street Journal quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on potential updates to the Federal Trade Commission’s guides in the new year.
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December 28 2020
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New York’s Approach to Legal Service Models Too Conservative, Critics Say
Law.com quotes Tyler Maulsby on the matter of alternative legal business structures in New York.
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December 24 2020
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Google, Cartoon Network Beat Lawsuit Over Kids’ Data Collection
Law360 and Reuters mention Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro.
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December 23 2020
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Avoid New Trademark Email Scams
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is the subject of some new and sophisticated email rackets.
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December 22 2020
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AICP and Unions Agree on Updated COVID-19 Commercial Production Guidelines
On December 15, 2020, the COVID-19 Commercial Production Safety and Training Protocol Agreement between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (“AICP”) and several unions including the DGA and IATSE, went into effect along with an updated version of AICP’s COVID-19 Guidelines (also known as “Appendix A”).
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December 22 2020
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Diverse Representation: The Ten to Watch in 2021
Diverse Representation includes Marcie Cleary as one of their ten to watch in 2021.
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December 21 2020
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Strike Gold In Hollywood
Daily Beast quotes Lisa E. Davis on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent entertainment deals.
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December 21 2020
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The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum
PLI Current: The Journal of PLI Press published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum” which discusses the legal and ethical issues caused by an impaired lawyer using hypothetical attorneys.
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December 21 2020
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New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to January 1, 2021
By Executive Order 202.79 issued December 2, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through January 1, 2021.
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December 16 2020
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Can Employers Require Employees to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccination?
On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Pfizer an Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 vaccination. While this and other vaccine news is encouraging, it raises a difficult question: Can employers require employees to get the vaccine before returning to the workplace?
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December 16 2020
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‘Chernobyl’ Producer Sister Options Lydia Millet’s ‘A Children’s Bible’ For Limited Series, Tayarisha Poe To Write & Direct
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tayarisha Poe.
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December 16 2020
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Thomas & Mercer Signs Three from Koontz
The Bookseller mentions Richard Heller as counsel to Dean Koontz.
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December 14 2020
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Removing Bad Reviews Might Deceive Consumers, FTC Suggests
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s view that removing negative reviews may mislead consumers.
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December 10 2020
