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New York Permits Gyms, “Low-Risk” Arts & Entertainment, Amusement Parks, Gaming Sites, Malls and Restaurants to Reopen With Restrictions
We provide an update on Governor Cuomo’s four-phase New York Forward Plan to gradually permit businesses to reopen by region in New York State.
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September 29 2020
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California Codifies When COVID-19 Illness Will Be Presumed Job-Related for Workers’ Compensation Purposes
We give a rundown of who is covered under SB 1159—an important new law that all California employers need to understand.
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September 29 2020
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EEOC Again Updates Key Guidance for Employers Reopening Workplaces
On September 8, 2020, the EEOC again updated What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. The update contains important new guidance to help employers manage employee requests lawfully while reopening offices and other workplaces.
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September 29 2020
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Deadline: New York Sick Leave Law Takes Effect September 30th
The new mandatory New York State Sick Leave Law (NYSSLL) goes into effect September 30, 2020. First enacted in April 2020, the law requires New York employers of all sizes to provide employees with the right to accrue varying amounts of either sick or unpaid sick leave depending on employer…
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September 29 2020
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Yale Law School - Lawyers as Leaders: The Art of Successful Advocacy and Leadership
Marcie Cleary speaks to Yale Law students on her leadership journey in private practice, including building out her practice in entertainment law during the Yale Law & Business Society’s Lawyers as Leaders program.
September 29 2020
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Finding Outside Help to Finance Movies: Pandemic Uncertainty Has Prompted the Studios to Partner with New Investors
The Los Angeles Times quotes Sean Jefferson on different approaches to film financing due to the pandemic.
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September 28 2020
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Attys Brace For Tidal Wave Of Pandemic-Era Malpractice Suits
Law360 quotes Nicole Hyland on future ethics and misconduct issues lawyers could face due to the pandemic.
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September 28 2020
Events & Education
Mondo.NYC 2020
Lisa E. Davis moderates “Pivoting from Live to Virtual: Navigating the Legal Challenges” during the Mondo.NYC 2020 CLE Program: Business as Unusual.
September 28 2020
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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
Events & Education
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
Events & Education
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
