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R.I.P. Inverse Ratio Rule: Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin
Shoot Online shared Brian G. Murphy’s blog post “R.I.P. Inverse Ratio Rule: Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin.” View ArticleMarch 31 2020
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Candice Kersh for the 4A’s
Candice Kersh presents on review of client and vendor contracts during COVID-19 for the 4A’sMarch 31 2020
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Tax Alert: CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by Congress and signed by the President on March 27 (the “CARES Act”) contains a number of tax relief provisions for individuals and businesses intended to ameliorate the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreMarch 30 2020
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The FFCRA Implementation Date is Coming Up – How to Get into Compliance
Employers are reminded that the new Families First Coronavirus Act will go into effect commencing on April 1, 2020 and continuing through December 31, 2020. Employers should not only be aware of the law’s key provisions, but know how to stay complaint and provide mandatory notice to employees. Read MoreMarch 30 2020
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Understanding Force Majeure: Breach in a Time of Coronavirus
Join litigators from the Frankfurt Kurnit Los Angeles and New York offices for a webinar that will walk through specific “case studies” in which courts have addressed issues such as: what happens when a contract does not have specific force majeure language, how to determine if a specific event triggers… Read MoreMarch 30 2020
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 PART II
The legal industry has dramatically changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more law firms across the country (and the world) are instructing attorneys and staff to work from home. For many, this is a significant change from what daily practice used to look like and lawyers… Read MoreMarch 29 2020
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Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Andrew Hurwitz in its Power Lawyers 2020: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View ArticleMarch 28 2020
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Aid for Small Business and Employees Affected by COVID-19
On March 27th, the House passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Stimulus package, now known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The CARES Act pumps $2.2 trillion into the American economy to combat the effects of the Coronavirus. Below is a summary of the key… Read MoreMarch 28 2020
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Super Lawyers - New York Metro Top Women for 2020
The New York Times distributed the Super Lawyers list of the New York Metro Area's Top Women for 2020. Fourteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys made the list: Wendy Stryker (Employment Law), Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis & Jean Ward (Entertainment Law), Barbara Shiers (Estate Planning & Probate), Catherine Farrelly (Intellectual Property), Kim…March 28 2020
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NALFA Webinar
Ronald C. Minkoff presents, “Attorney Fees & Ethics: It Pays To Be Reasonable” during a webinar for the National Association of Legal Fees Analysis.March 25 2020
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BTI Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020
BTI Consulting includes Frankfurt Kurnit on their list of Leading Law Firms in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for 2020. View ArticleMarch 24 2020
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Updates to Federal and State Employee Leave and Sick Leave Laws
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has prompted a number of new federal and state laws related to employee leave and sick leave. This alert will highlight recent changes in federal and New York law. Read MoreMarch 23 2020
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 PART I
Join us online as two of New York’s leading ethics lawyers team up with an accomplished privacy law practitioner to spot the issues and suggest solutions for both private lawyers and in-house counsel who are adapting to working from home. You’ll receive valuable tips to share with your legal colleagues,… Read MoreMarch 23 2020
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eMarketing Association Program
Wendy Stryker presents “2020 Online Advertising Legal Issues: Employment Law - Work-From-Home, CCPA, Ad Fraud, and more” during an online program for the eMarketing Association.March 23 2020
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Tax Update: Expansion of Emergency Tax Relief
Last week, we told you about the U.S. Treasury’s decision to permit the deferral of tax payments until July 15, 2020. In a sign of the rapid pace of change in the current environment, the IRS on Friday issued a superseding notice, Notice 2020-18, in which it expanded the emergency… Read MoreMarch 23 2020
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Hayden Goldblatt - Cardozo Law School
Hayden Goldblatt guest lectures on film financing to a class at Cardozo Law School via Zoom.March 23 2020
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A Primer On New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders and What They Mean for Your Practice
This past week, New York has taken a number of steps to restrict movement in and around the State in an effort to contain the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued executive orders and the chief judges of the state and federal courts have issued administrative orders that have… Read MoreMarch 22 2020
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United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly M. Maynard’s article “United States Court Issues Incarceration Order for Failure to Comply with Trademark Injunction.” View ArticleMarch 22 2020
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Charleston Boat Tour Companies Go Head-to-Head Over Trademarking Name
The Post and Courier quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on a trademark dispute between two boat tour companies. View ArticleMarch 20 2020
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California WARN Act Requirements Suspended by Governor
On March 18th, California Governor Newsom, at the urging of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, granted some relief to business owners in the state by suspending the requirements of the California WARN Act. Read MoreMarch 20 2020
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Fort Point Capital Invests in Barrington Media Group, LLC
Fort Point Capital mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel in their deal with Barrington Media Group, LLC. View ArticleMarch 19 2020
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Tax Alert: Payment Deferral Provisions
Following the declaration of a national emergency on March 13th, the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated at a press conference on March 17th that individual taxpayers would be permitted to defer tax payments up to $1 million for 90 days and corporations would be able to defer tax payments of up… Read MoreMarch 19 2020
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Are Layoffs and Closures Caused by COVID-19 Exempt from WARN Act Notices?
With the news of the spread of COVID-19 changing faster than any of us can keep up with, one of the many questions facing employers is: What are their obligations to employees if they have to shut down workplaces temporarily, or permanently, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read MoreMarch 18 2020
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NY County Says Meyer Suozzi Betrayed It In Opioid Case
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Nassau County in a suit with their former law firm over the opioid crisis. (Behind paywall) View ArticleMarch 17 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds New Charitable Organizations Partner
Frankfurt Kurnit has added J.J. Harwayne Leitner as a partner in the firm’s Charitable Organizations Group, as well as in the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration Group. Read MoreMarch 12 2020
