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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…
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March 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.”
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March 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.
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March 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.
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March 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.
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March 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…
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March 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.
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March 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)
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March 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.
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March 12 2020
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Tentacles of Olympic Cancellation Would Reach Around Globe
The Associated Press quotes Christopher R. Chase on the effect of force majeure contract clauses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article has been picked up by over 100+ media outlets.
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March 11 2020
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Joshua M. Lewin
Joshua M. Lewin is Counsel in the Entertainment Group, where he represents individual and corporate clients in the motion picture, television, publishing and digital rights industries. He is recognized by Variety in its Legal Impact Report for 2025. Mr. Lewin’s practice covers a broad range of transactional matters on behalf…
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Writer Nicole Perlman Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Nicole Perlman who signed with WME for directing and producing.
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March 9 2020
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NY Bar Calls For ‘Safe Harbor’ Rule On Fee-Based Referrals
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as part of the task force that created the New York County bar report studying legal, ethical and policy issues related to fee-based services. (Behind paywall)
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March 5 2020
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Witchcraft Motion Picture Company Acquires Rights to Thriller ‘Empire Of Dirt’
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Rod Blackhurst who will direct the upcoming film “Empire of Dirt” under his Witchcraft Motion Picture Company.
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March 5 2020
Events & Education
Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2020
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era” for the Practising Law Institute in San Francisco.
March 2 2020
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February Sports Industry News 2020
Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we make it through the Winter.
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February 28 2020
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2020 IP in Entertainment and Media Conference
Jeremy S. Goldman presents “Pushing the Envelope: Navigating Fair Use in the Golden Age of Media” at the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s IP in Entertainment and Media Conference.
February 28 2020
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SECURE Act Signals Significant Changes for Estate and Retirement Planning
The SECURE Act (which stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”) was enacted at the end of last year and makes several significant changes to the laws governing retirement accounts. The changes will have consequences for both retirement and estate planning.
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February 26 2020
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Kylie Jenner Gets Pushback in Bid to Trademark ‘Stormi World’
Wonderwall mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Kylie Jenner’s effort to trademark “Stormi World.”
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February 21 2020
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Lisa E. Davis at Howard University Law School
Lisa E. Davis speaks during a panel at the Bridge Lab screening and Lab event at Howard University Law School.
February 19 2020
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NYRR’s Women Voices Leadership Series
Lisa E. Davis speaks during the New York Road Runner’s Women Voices Leadership Series.
February 19 2020
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Best Midsize Law Firms in New York 2020
Vault ranks Frankfurt Kurnit as one of the best midsize law firms in New York.
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February 18 2020
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Staten Island Prosecutors are Creating a List of Cops They Don’t Trust to Testify
The Gothamist quotes Tyler Maulsby on the list of NYPD officers that Staten Island prosecutors won’t allow to testify in court. Tyler notes the list will help minimize inconsistencies in how cases are handled each time one of those officer’s names comes up in a case.
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February 18 2020
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PLI’s Advanced Copyright Law
Edward H. Rosenthal speaks on terminations of copyright transfer during the Practising Law Institute’s Advance Copyright Law webinar.
February 13 2020
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FTC To Review Influencer Marketing
Digital News Daily quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s review of its endorsement guides. Mr. Greenbaum notes substantial revisions will come out of the review.
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February 13 2020
