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Ryan Hurst, Kristen Schaal Cast in Hulu’s ‘Mysterious Benedict Society’
The News Trace mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to MaameYaa Boafo who is cast in Hulu’s upcoming collection adaptation of “The Mysterious Benedict Society.”
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April 27 2020
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Encantos Launches New Fellowship Program to Discover the Next Generation of Underrepresented Talent
StreetInsider.com mentions Lisa E. Davis as one of the mentors in the Encantos Fellowship program.
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April 27 2020
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Meryl Poster Options Allison Winn Scotch’s Novel ‘Time Of My Life’ Under Sony Deal
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to producer Meryl Poster who optioned the rights to the novel “Time of My Life” under a new deal at Columbia Pictures which Victoria negotiated.
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April 27 2020
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PPP Loan Program Updates: Additional Funding and Additional Guidance
The Frankfurt Kurnit Corporate Group has been tracking developments in the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), adopted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). In this alert we highlight some key developments since our last update.
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April 27 2020
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As Facetime Photoshoots Find Favor in Fashion, What Does That Mean for Authorship and Ownership?
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on authorship and ownership questions surrounding the rise of FaceTime and Zoom photoshoots.
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April 26 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020
For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
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April 24 2020
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Pierce Bainbridge Funder Targets Ex-Partners In Debt Chase
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff about a funders’ purported lien on Pierce Bainbridge assets. (Behind paywall)
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April 23 2020
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Pandemic Pastime: Playing Esports Against Strangers, With Cash at Stake
The Wall Street Journal quotes Sean Kane on the legality of betting on one’s ability to win at competitive videogames.
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April 22 2020
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Online Retailer Fashion Nova Settles With FTC Over Refunds, Shipping Delays
MediaPost Raw quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the FTC’s recent complaint against online retailer Fashion Nova over their failure to properly refund customers. Mr. Greenbaum notes this case is a warning to other online retailers.
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April 21 2020
Events & Education
COVID-19 & the Entertainment Business: Survival Tips for Creatives (Part II)
Lisa E. Davis and Marcie Cleary speak during the Diverse Representation webinar “COVID-19 & the Entertainment Business: Survival Tips for Creatives (Part II)” focusing on questions from creatives about the current production landscape. Register here.
April 21 2020
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Employment During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Major Issues Affecting New York Workplaces
Wendy Stryker presents “Employment During a Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Major Issues Affecting New York Workplaces” during a webinar for the New York City Bar Association. Register here.
April 18 2020
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Employment Issues in a Pandemic
Wendy Stryker presents “Employment Issues in a Pandemic” during a webinar for AIGA.
April 18 2020
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Michigan Should Revoke Restrictions On Ads By Big-Box Retailers, Industry Argues
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Michigan Governor’s order restricting advertisements.
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April 17 2020
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In Case You Missed It: Hottest Firms and Stories on Law360
Law360 lists Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “Judicial Shaming of Attorneys is Troubling Even During Pandemic” as one of the top 10 most read expert analyses. (Behind Paywall)
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April 13 2020
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19
Nicole Hyland and Tyler Maulsby present “Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19” during a webinar for the New York Women's Bar Association.
April 13 2020
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: The Ethical Issues with Remote Lawyers in the Age of COVID-19
Nicole Hyland and Tyler Maulsby present “Practicing Law in a Pandemic: The Ethical Issues with Remote Lawyers in the Age of COVID-19” during a webinar for the New York City Bar Association.
April 13 2020
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Dionne Gordon
Dionne Gordon is counsel to the Entertainment group and has a range of experience in entertainment transactions and production. She specializes in unscripted television, entertainment news, talk shows and live productions for both broadcast and cable television. Ms. Gordon is recognized in Variety’s 2023 Legal Impact Report for her work…
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COVID-19 & The Entertainment Business: Survival Tips for Creatives
Lisa E. Davis and Marcie Cleary speak during the Diverse Representation webinar “COVID-19 & The Entertainment Business: Survival Tips for Creatives.”
April 10 2020
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IRS Provides Further Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief
Individuals or corporations that have quarterly estimated tax payments due between April 1 and July 15, 2020 can wait until July 15 to make that payment without penalty.
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April 9 2020
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Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2020
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2020 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Rick Kurnit authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor.
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April 9 2020
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Interactive Entertainment Alert
In recent years the video game industry has been the subject of several lawsuit trends, including suits related to dance moves within video games and suits related to tattoos on persons depicted in video games. Two recent victories for game publishers have altered the risk calculus for use of third-party…
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April 9 2020
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Small Law Firms, Solo Lawyers Strain for Relief in $350B Pandemic Loan Program
The American Lawyer quotes Tyler Maulsby on the challenges law firms face when applying for Paycheck Protection Program relief. (Behind paywall)
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April 8 2020
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COVID-19 & Consumer Protection – Global Advertising in a Time of Crisis
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks during the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance webinar, “COVID-19 & Consumer Protection: Global Advertising in a Time of Crisis.”
April 8 2020
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance to Host COVID-19 & Consumer Protection Webinar
Shoot Online mentions the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance webinar, “COVID-19 & Consumer Protection: Global Advertising in a Time of Crisis.” Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a speaker during the webinar.
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April 8 2020
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Executive Order 202.14 Allows Audio-Video Witnessing for Execution of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and Appointments of Agent for Disposition of Remains
On April 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.14, which allows for audio-video witnessing of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Appointments of Agent for Disposition of Remains.
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April 8 2020
