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New California Privacy Law Calls for Significant Changes
On the heels of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California has now passed a digital privacy law that gives consumers more control over their personal information online.
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June 29 2018
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ADL Saddened and Outraged at Supreme Court Decision Upholding Muslim Ban
ADL online mentioned Frankfurt Kurnit as the firm who prepared an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that blocked the President’s third attempt at a travel ban.
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June 27 2018
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Black Enterprise Covers the American Black Film Festival 2018
Black Enterprise includes Lisa E. Davis in its coverage of the American Black Film Festival in Miami. Ms. Davis spoke about protecting intellectual property and executing talent contracts during the “Business of Entertainment Seminar: Unlocking the Mystery of Deal Points.”
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June 25 2018
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Cuba Issues Consumer Protection Rules
The World Trademark Review quotes Jeffrey Greenbaum on Cuba’s new consumer protection rules.
June 25 2018
Events & Education
Handle Your Entertainment Business
Lisa E. Davis and Hayden Goldblatt present “Handle Your Entertainment Business” during the March on Washington Film Festival in Washington DC. More information can be found here.
June 25 2018
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Indians Pitcher Trevor Bauer Sues Louisiana Trainer for Unauthorized Use of Likeness
Yahoo Sports quotes Edward H. Rosenthal on major league pitcher Trevor Bauer’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of his likeness and image by training company TopVelocity.
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June 22 2018
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Get Ready for California’s New “Automatic Renewal” Rules
California recently amended its Automatic Purchase Renewals law. The amended statute - effective July 1st—require marketers to provide consumers of automatic renewal or continuous service offers with more information and easier ways to terminate.
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June 22 2018
Events & Education
Be the Change: Frankfurt Kurnit’s Third Annual Advertising Law Summit
Changes in advertising law are inevitable. The changes come from regulators and self-regulators. They come from privacy and data security czars. They come from the courts. And they come from technology providers and platforms.
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June 22 2018
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New Media Doesn’t Mean New Rules: The Challenges of Chatbots
Social Media Week online covers Daniel Goldberg and Hannah Taylor’s discussion about chatbots on the main stage at Social Media Week Los Angeles.
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June 21 2018
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Hayden Goldbatt in Michigan Alumnus magazine
Michigan Alumnus magazine notes Hayden Goldbatt’s promotion to partner in their Summer 2018 edition.
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June 21 2018
Events & Education
Hayden Goldbatt at the BAMcinemaFest 2018
Hayden Goldblatt speaks on “Film Financing for Beginners” during a panel at the BAMcinemaFest Filmmaker Talks. More information can be found here.
June 21 2018
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Play-Doh Scent Registration May Serve As Trademark Model
Bloomberg BNA spotlights Catherine Farrelly as the lawyer behind Hasbro Inc.’s successful registration of the iconic Play-Doh scent. The article notes that “scents are the rarest” non-traditional trademarks to register.
June 20 2018
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Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry
Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne wrote Video Game Law: Everything You Need To Know About Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry, published by Taylor & Francis/CRC Press. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and ships August 7, 2018. It serves as a comprehensive resource…
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June 19 2018
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Desus & Mero Set To Headline Showtime Late-Night Talk Show
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Desus Nice and The Kid Mero who will headline a weekly late-night talk show on Showtime.
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June 19 2018
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Media Law International Praises Frankfurt Kurnit Media Practice
Media Law International ranks Frankfurt Kurnit in “Tier 2” in its specialist guide of global leaders in media law. The guide praises Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and S. Gregory Boyd individually.
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June 19 2018
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US World Cup Selection A Boon For Soccer Deal Attorneys
Law360 quotes Christopher Chase on the advertising benefits the 2026 World Cup will bring to the United States.
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June 15 2018
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Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2018
The Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers, ranks our Marketing and Advertising group in Tier 1 and our Media and Entertainment group in Tier 2. The Legal 500 also praises our Intellectual Property (Copyright) practice.
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June 12 2018
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Amanda Seyfried Joins Kevin Bacon in Blumhouse Thriller ‘You Should Have Left’
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried who will star opposite Kevin Bacon in the supernatural thriller from Blumhouse Productions.
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June 12 2018
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May/June Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we head into Summer.
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June 11 2018
Events & Education
PLI’s Understanding the IP License
Christopher Chase speaks on “Rights of Publicity and Entertainment Licensing” for PLI’s Understanding the IP License program.
June 11 2018
Events & Education
Legal Issues in Sports Marketing and Media
Christopher R. Chase moderates roundtables on Legal Issues in Sports Marketing and Media for PLI, he discusses “The Big Event: Considerations for Sports Properties and Sponsors” and “The Athlete as a Brand – Going Beyond Endorsements.”
June 11 2018
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Legal Pitfalls Bedevil Some New #MeToo Policies, Experts Say
Law360 mentions Wendy Stryker in an article about companies strengthening their harassment policies in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Wendy notes anonymous company hotlines have become a popular way to report harassment. (Behind paywall)
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June 8 2018
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SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event Features Insights From Filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev, Cross-section Of Industry Pros
SHOOT online mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a panelist for the session “Embracing Change: Inclusion; Tapping Into The Freelance Talent Pool; Agency, Client and Production Company Relationships; New Opportunities” during SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase Event in New York.
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June 5 2018
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“Made in the U.S.A.” Claims Continue to be Scrutinized
In 2016, California amended Section 17533.7 of the California Business and Professions Code (“Section 17533”), liberalizing the standard for selling products labeled “Made in U.S.A” to California consumers.
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June 4 2018
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Hasbro Registers Play-Doh Smell As Trademark
Law360 lists Catherine Farrelly as counsel to Hasbro who was granted a trademark registration for the smell of Play-Doh by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Behind paywall)
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June 1 2018