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June/July Sports Industry News
Here's what's happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law.
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July 12 2017
Events & Education
CLA: Online Privacy Rights
Jeremy S. Goldman speaks at California Lawyers for the Arts' (CLA) “Online Privacy Rights” in Los Angeles.
July 11 2017
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Strategic Alliances for Entrepreneurs
The New York Stock Exchange and Caxton Business & Legal Publishers published Jay Rand’s article, Structuring a Strategic Alliance, in their new book, The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap — from Concept to IPO.
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July 11 2017
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Third State Adopts Biometric Privacy Law
On June 1, 2017, Washington State joined Illinois and Texas as the third state to pass a biometric privacy law. The law, H.B. 1493, which goes into effect July 23, 2017, covers any business entity that collects biometric identifiers for commercial purposes.
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July 11 2017
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The State of Influencer Law in 2017
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum presents at “The State of Influencer Law in 2017” for Attention in Santa Monica, CA.
July 10 2017
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Matthew R.D. Vittone
Matthew R.D. Vittone is counsel to the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group representing agencies, brands, and media companies in connection with advertising, branded entertainment, intellectual property, and digital media matters. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2023 and 2024 editions of “Ones to Watch” for…
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End of an Era at NAD?
Last week Frankfurt Kurnit's Advertising Group proudly hosted “A Twenty-Year NAD Retrospective: The Levine Legacy,” an ABA program honoring Andrea Levine, on the occasion of her retirement as Director of NAD. With NAD transitioning to new (as yet unnamed) leadership, we thought it would be a good time to review…
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July 10 2017
Events & Education
Odyssey’s Writer’s Bootcamp 2017
Lisa E. Davis participates in Odyssey’s Writer’s Bootcamp in Charleston, SC on July 12th – 14th.
July 7 2017
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Why Gene Simmons Abandoned His ‘Devil Horns’ Trademark Application
IPWatchdog interviewed Catherine Farrelly about why Gene Simmons’ trademark application for a hand gesture was likely to fail.
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June 30 2017
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Nutrisystem: A Close Look at Nutrisystem’s Online Auto-Delivery Feature
The Capitol Forum quoted Terri Seligman on whether Nutrisystem’s diet plan marketing — specifically, its negative option offer — violates the Restore Online Shopper’s Confidence Act (ROSCA).
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June 30 2017
Events & Education
The Ethics Game Show 2017: A Review of Ethical Issues
Tyler Maulsby speaks at Practising Law Institute for The Ethics Game Show.
June 30 2017
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Children’s Privacy: FTC Issues New COPPA Guidance for IoT and Connected Devices
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a new report, Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business, to help companies understand their obligations under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
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June 28 2017
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Kiss Frontman Simmons Drops Bid For ‘Horns’ Trademark
Law360 quoted Catherine Farrelly on why Gene Simmons may have withdrawn a controversial trademark application.
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June 23 2017
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Gene Simmons Comes to his Senses
Consequence of Sound quoted Catherine Farrelly on why Gene Simmons may have withdrawn his “horns” trademark application.
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June 23 2017
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Advertising & Marketing 2017
Rick Kurnit and Hannah Taylor edited the 2017 version of “Getting the Deal Through — Advertising & Marketing 2017”, a publication providing expert advice on the latest developments in the legislation, regulation and technological trends affecting advertising and marketing in key economies worldwide.
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June 23 2017
Events & Education
Entertainment Law in the 21st Century
S. Jean Ward presents at the program “Entertainment Law in the 21st Century” on “A View from the Wings: Theatre Law Overview, Business Structure and Rights Acquisition” for the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
June 23 2017
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Producer Deals: Litigation Pitfalls to Avoid When Drafting and Negotiating Deals
Andrew Hurwitz speaks on producer deals for the Los Angeles County Bar Association. More information here.
June 23 2017
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A Big Phone Bill: Dish Network Telemarketing Violation Verdicts Total Approximately $341 Million
In a cautionary tale for marketers, two courts recently found satellite TV provider Dish Network (“Dish”) liable for repeated and willful violations of federal and state telemarketing laws.
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June 23 2017
Events & Education
Prosperity in Chaos: How American Political Disruption Portends a Golden Age for the Arts
S. Jean Ward speaks on a panel titled “How American Political Disruption Portends a Golden Age for the Arts” for the Irish American Bar Association of New York.
June 22 2017
Events & Education
Legal Aspects of Producing — An Inside Approach to Navigating the Theatrical World
S. Jean Ward speaks on emerging trends in theatre law for the New York State Bar Association.
June 22 2017
Events & Education
PLI: Native Advertising Around the World
Rick Kurnit speaks on a panel for PLI's One-Hour Briefing, “Native Advertising Around the World.”
June 22 2017
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‘Politically Charged Environment’ Fuels Discussion at City Bar Diversity Conference
The New York Law Journal quotes Lisa E. Davis, who attended the New York City Bar Association's third annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference. (Link behind a paywall.)
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June 22 2017
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Super Bowl All-Nighter Leads to Award-Winning Travel Ban Brief
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) awarded our law firm the Edward Brodsky Founders Award in recognition of our work for the ADL in the Trump “travel ban” cases. Bloomberg BNA and The New York Law Journal summarized our amicus brief arguments, covered our award, and explained how our brief came together.
June 21 2017
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Supreme Court Rules First Amendment Protects Disparaging Trademarks
The National Law Journal quoted Catherine Farrelly on the US Supreme Court’s recent decision on disparaging trademarks. (Article behind paywall)
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June 21 2017
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Supreme Court Says Disparaging Trademark Names Are Protected
Broadcasting & Cable quoted Catherine Farrelly on whether the Washington Redskins trademarks could be reinstated under the recent Supreme Court decision in Matal v. Tam.
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June 21 2017