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3 Takeaways After #MeToo Fells CBS Chief Moonves
Law360 quotes Gavin McElroy on Les Moonves’s employment situation with CBS after sexual misconduct allegations were made against Mr. Moonves. View ArticleSeptember 11 2018
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#MeToo and the Entertainment Business
Lisa E. Davis moderates #MeToo and the Entertainment Business, a Gotham Media Breakfast Panel, at our New York office.September 7 2018
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Navigating the Key Business Provisions of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Jeffrey Marks co-presents “Navigating the Key Business Provisions of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” with Richard Levychin of KBL and Joseph Romano of Romano & Associates for members of the Entrepreneurs of New York organization.September 7 2018
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California Supreme Court Holds that Conflict Invalidates Firm’s Engagement Letter But Says Firm Still May be Able to Get Paid
Last week, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc., a decision which lawyers and law firms anxiously awaited for months. Read MoreSeptember 4 2018
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Confederation of Industrial Chambers Event in Mexico City
Brian G. Murphy presents “Lo Que RuPaul’s Drag Race Puede Enseñarnos Acerca del Uso Honesto a la Luz del Derecho de Autor Estadounidense”/ “What RuPaul’s Drag Race Can Teach Us About Fair Use in the United States” at an advertising event in Mexico City.September 4 2018
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Michael Cohen’s Troubles Don’t End with His Guilty Plea
Bloomberg Law quotes Nicole Hyland's book, “Simon’s New York Rules of Professional Conduct Annotated” (co-written with Roy Simon) on the question whether Mr. Cohen's statements about President Trump violate the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. View ArticleAugust 31 2018
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IRS Final Regulations Clarify Charitable Contribution Substantiation Requirements
Tax deductions for charitable contributions require the satisfaction of certain substantiation requirements. Read MoreAugust 28 2018
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The Business of Show – Put a [Trade]Mark Where Your Dance Is
The Jerome Robbins Foundation newsletter features Kimberly Maynard’s article “The Business of Show – Put a [Trade]Mark Where Your Dance Is.” The article summarizes trademark use and discusses the benefits to dance professionals of having a trademark. View ArticleAugust 23 2018
Content Review & Clearance
Our pre-publication review and rights clearance group represents clients in every type of traditional and online distribution channel - including print, broadcast, cable, film festivals, theatrical release, live stage productions, YouTube, Facebook, websites and blogs. Led by Chair Melissa Georges, our dedicated team of interdisciplinary attorneys regularly reviews reality programs,…News & Press
Two Legal Experts On Why Battle Passes are Better Than Loot Boxes (Legally Speaking)
US Gamer writer Matt Kim interviewed Gregory Boyd and Sean Kane about their new book “Video Game Law – Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry” and loot boxes. View ArticleAugust 17 2018
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Marcie Cleary at the She Makes Me Laugh Festival
Marcie Cleary speaks on the panel “The Business of Comedy” at the She Makes Me Laugh Festival in New York City.August 17 2018
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Hasbro, DC Comics Settle ‘Bumblebee’ Superhero TM Battle
Law360 mentions Catherine Farrelly and Maura J. Wogan as counsel to Hasbro Inc. The settlement resolves Hasbro’s claim that DC Comics’ yellow “Bumblebee” toy action figure infringed Hasbro’s Bumblebee Transformers character. (Behind paywall) View ArticleAugust 16 2018
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The Best Lawyers in America 2019
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. Read MoreAugust 16 2018
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Summer Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we close out the Summer. Read MoreAugust 15 2018
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Are You Ready for the New York Cybersecurity Regulations’ September 3rd Deadline?
Financial institutions and insurance companies operating in New York have until September 3, 2018 to comply with the next phase of New York's Cybersecurity Regulations. Here's what you need to know to avoid regulatory scrutiny. Read MoreAugust 10 2018
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IAPP’s Privacy Security Risk Conference in Austin
Hannah Taylor moderates and Daniel Goldberg participates on a panel “Branded Chatbots: Privacy, Advertising, and Ethical Risks” at the International Association of Privacy Professional’s Privacy Security Risk 2018 program in Austin.August 8 2018
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Corporate Counsel Women of Color 14th Annual Career Strategies Conference
Lisa E. Davis presents “Women of Color Partners: 10 Business Development Strategies to Help You Build a Viable Book of Business” at the CCWC (Corporate Counsel Women of Color) 14th Annual Career Strategies Conference at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.August 8 2018
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2018 NAD Annual Conference
Terri Seligman presents “Customer Reviews: How to Use – and Not Abuse – Customer Feedback” at the NAD Annual Conference 2018 in New York City.August 8 2018
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Law360 lists Hannah Taylor as Rising Star
Hannah Taylor is listed as one of five consumer protection attorneys under 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars. (Behind paywall) View ArticleAugust 7 2018
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Hannah Taylor at the SoDA Global Member Meeting
Hannah Taylor presents “Mastering Master Services Agreements: The Top Ten Legal Issues Digital Agencies Face and How to Solve Them” at the Society of Digital Agencies' Global Member Meeting in Lisbon. The presentation covers tricky terrain of agency-client agreements and help issue spot and solve some of the main issues…August 3 2018
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Tips on Negotiating Key Legal Agreements in Games
Gamasutra published a chapter from Gregory Boyd, Sean Kane and Brian Pyne's new book— “Video Game Law: Everything You Need to Know about Legal and Business Issues in the Game Industry.” The book serves as a resource for videogame entrepreneurs breaking in to the field and also for seasoned interactive… View ArticleAugust 3 2018
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Yes, Downloading Nintendo ROMs Is Illegal (Even if You Own the Game)
Tom’s Hardware, an online publication focused on technology, quotes Sean Kane and Gregory Boyd about copyright violations that arise from game sharing sites. View ArticleAugust 3 2018
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How Major League Soccer’s Transfer and Acquisition Rules Affect its Standing in the International Transfer Market…to its Detriment
The European Leagues legal newsletter published Christopher R. Chase’s article “How Major League Soccer’s Transfer and Acquisition Rules Affect its Standing in the International Transfer Market…to its Detriment.” Mr. Chase discusses how the Major League Soccer’s transfer rules differ from FIFA’s Rules on the Status and Transfer of Players (which… View ArticleAugust 3 2018
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Joseph R. Taylor at Pepperdine Law School
Joseph R. Taylor speaks at Pepperdine Law School on WGA credit determination process.August 1 2018
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‘This Is Us’ Enlists ‘Mudbound’ Actor for Political Storyline in Season 3
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rob Morgan who will have a recurring role in the upcoming third season of This is Us. View ArticleJuly 31 2018
