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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
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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
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Catherine Farrelly and Edward Rosenthal in WTR 1000 2020
Catherine Farrelly and Edward H. Rosenthal are ranked in the latest edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
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February 13 2020
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Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2020
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2020. WTR says, “Frankfurt Kurnit ascends to the silver tier for prosecution and strategy in this year. The team is working on a lot of cutting-edge matters and obtaining great results.”
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February 13 2020
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Dee Rees Tackling ‘Porgy and Bess’ Remake for MGM
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dee Rees who will write and direct the upcoming musical “Porgy and Bess.”
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February 12 2020
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NYIPLA: Deposition Skills – Video Stop
Kimberly M. Maynard is a panelist during the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s CLE program “Deposition Skills – Video Stop” based on a weekly political podcast.
February 11 2020
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Intellectual Property in Marketing
Kimberly M. Maynard and Hannah Taylor present on Intellectual Property in Marketing during a webinar for Strafford.
February 11 2020
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Ayoub Laroui
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The Latest Ruling in Kesha’s Legal Battle puts Celebrities on the Hook for Anything They Say, Anywhere
Mic quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the legal battle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke.
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February 10 2020
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Legal Face-Off Podcast
Tricia Legittino discusses the upcoming PBS trial against Tavis Smiley and the impact of morals clauses in talent agreements on WGN Radio’s Legal Face-Off podcast. Listen to the podcast here.
February 7 2020
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ABA Opinion Limits Restrictions on Departing Partners
There’s important news for law firm leaders who have recently revised partnership and shareholder agreements to restrict partner departures. In ABA Formal Opinion 489, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility spells out new limits on notice periods, on rules governing communications with clients, and on so-called “ownership”…
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February 6 2020
