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Brexit Creates Long-Term Uncertainty in U.K. Trademark Law
Bloomberg Law quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and how it will affect trademark applications and registrations.
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February 4 2020
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People of Color in Entertainment
Marcie Cleary speaks on the business panel at the People of Color in Entertainment program in Los Angeles.
February 4 2020
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Independent Contractors Are Already Finding Ways to Work Around AB5
Quartz quotes Tricia L. Legittino on the AB5 California labor law. Ms. Legittino notes getting a business license may help some workers continue to be classified as independent contractors.
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January 31 2020
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What Does Brexit Mean for Your UK Trademark Rights?
On January 31, 2020, the UK will formally withdraw from the European Union, and brand owners who have relied on their EU trademark applications and registrations for protection in the UK will need to make sure that their rights are secured in the UK.
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January 31 2020
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FDA Plans To Study Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Food and Drug Administration’s plan to examine the effectiveness of disclaimers on social media for pharmaceuticals. Mr. Greenbaum notes the evidence from the experiment will be influential and help the Federal Trade Commission with their guidelines.
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January 30 2020
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MIP: Global Trademark Forum 2020
Kimberly M. Maynard moderates “IP Monetization and Licensing Strategies” during the Managing Intellectual Property Global Trademark Forum in New York.
January 24 2020
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From Fordham to Fortnite
Fordham Lawyer’s tech issue features alumni Sean Kane on his career as an interactive entertainment lawyer.
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January 24 2020
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5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain
Extreme Reach features Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “5 Tips for Advertisers on Using Material in the Public Domain.”
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January 23 2020
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LawInSport Webinar
Christopher R. Chase speaks during the LawInSport webinar: “Is the IOC's Rule 40 for Athletes Justified and Proportionate?”
January 23 2020
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Tavis Smiley’s PBS Firing Puts Hollywood Morals Clauses on Trial
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the importance of morals clauses.
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January 22 2020
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Feds Seek To Jam Revolving Door In High-Profile Cases
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics of former government attorneys handling cases that closely relate to facts they learned on the job. (Behind paywall)
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January 22 2020
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2020 Music Director Intensive
Mark Merriman speaks at the 2020 Music Director Intensive at the Goodspeed Opera House.
January 17 2020
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The Peacock Is Landing: NBCUniversal And Comcast Set To Tout Streaming Service
Deadline quotes Andrew Hurwitz on Peacock, the new streaming service created by NBCUniversal and Comcast.
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January 16 2020
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Three Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Southern California Super Lawyers List for 2020
The list includes: “Super Lawyer” Joseph R. Taylor. Tiffany Caterina and Daniel Goldberg are listed as “Rising Stars.”
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January 15 2020
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Method Man to Star in ‘Power’ Spinoff at Starz
The Hollywood Reporter and The Bulletin Time mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Method Man who will star in a “Power” spinoff on Starz.
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January 15 2020
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America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms
Forbes features Frankfurt Kurnit in its report on the top trusted corporate law firms in America.
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January 9 2020
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Does Keeping Kids Offline Breach their Human Rights?
The MIT Technology Review quotes Gregory Boyd on the ban of the game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in Gujarat, India. (Behind paywall)
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January 8 2020
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New California Employment Law Changes You Need to Know
2019 was a historic year for employment law in California. In case you missed them, we summarized the key employment law changes that may fundamentally affect businesses with California employees in 2020.
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January 7 2020
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Increased Exemption for 2020 Creates Estate Planning Opportunities
The Federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption amounts have increased in 2020, to $11.58 million per individual.
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January 6 2020
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Sports Law in 2020 - Key Issues to Watch in North America
LawInSport included Christopher R. Chase’s overview on what he foresees to be the top sports law issues in 2020. Mr. Chase notes the IOC & USPOC athletic sponsorship guidelines and non-tradition sponsors in sport. (Behind paywall)
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January 3 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Elects New Partners
January 2, 2020, New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC has elected Kimberly Maynard and Wendy Stryker as partners effective January 1, 2020. They are both based in the firm’s New York office.
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January 2 2020
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Media Law International: Rules on Influencer Advertising and FTC’s Guidance on Disclosure
Media Law International published Hannah Taylor’s article “Rules on Influencer Advertising and FTC’s Guidance on Disclosure.”
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December 31 2019
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Tax Act Changes Affecting Tax Exempt Organizations
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (the “Act”), signed into law on December 20, 2019 as part of a spending bill to fund the government through September 2020, repeals the notorious “nonprofit parking tax” and simplifies the excise tax on private foundation investment income.
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December 30 2019
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New York Adds New Tax Credit for Minority and Women TV Writers’ and Directors’ Fees/Salaries
Effective December 18, 2019, New York State has amended its Tax Law to provide a new franchise tax and personal income tax credit for minority and women television writers' and directors' fees and salaries.
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December 27 2019
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Gotham Media VC Forum
Jay Rand is a panelist during Gotham Media's VC Forum 2020. The forum brings together leaders in the world of venture capital for a discussion of what's hot and what entrepreneurs and investors can look forward to in the year ahead.
December 20 2019
