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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
News & Press
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
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Quinn Emanuel Tiff With Ex-Partners Raises Ethics Questions
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in a law firm partnership dispute about contractual restrictions on attorney departures. (Behind paywall)
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June 1 2018
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‘Primates of Park Avenue’ TV Series in the Works
The Hollywood Reporter lists Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Wednesday Martin whose memoir is being developed into a scripted comedy by Lionsgate TV.
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June 1 2018
Events & Education
PLI’s Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2018
Christopher R. Chase speaks at the Practising Law Institute’s Hot Topics in Advertising Law Conference where he appears on the panel “Listen Up: Music in Advertising.”
May 31 2018
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Week Ahead in Intellectual Property
Reuters mentions Jeremy S. Goldman as a speaker for the Copyright Society’s panel discussion “Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement.” (Behind paywall)
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May 30 2018
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Bryan Cave Partner Exits LabMD’s Cover-Up Suit, For Now
Law360 mentions Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Mary Beth Buchanan whose cover-up suit against them was dismissed by a New York federal judge without prejudice. (Behind paywall)
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May 29 2018
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Sean Jefferson is a partner in the Entertainment Group. Mr. Jefferson has wide-ranging experience in all areas of film and television development, production, and distribution, representing financiers, production companies, distributors, independent producers, filmmakers and athletes. He has negotiated complex single picture and slate multi-party financings both on behalf of producers…
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Electronic Retailing Association Government Affairs Conference Fly-In
The AP Washington Report mentions Jeffrey Greenbaum as a speaker at the ERA’s Government Affairs Conference Fly-In in Washington, DC. Mr. Greenbaum moderated a panel on trending topics in direct response advertising. (Behind paywall)
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May 25 2018
Events & Education
CARU West Coast 2018
Daniel Goldberg speaks on “Practical Tips for App Developers” at The Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s 2018 conference in San Francisco.
May 24 2018
Events & Education
GDPR’s Impact on Communications
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the “GDPR's Impact on Communications” during a webinar for Ragan.
May 24 2018
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Netflix Picks Up Amazon’s ‘Lost Girls’ With Amy Ryan in Lead Role
SFGATE mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Liz Garbus who will direct the upcoming true-story drama “Lost Girls.”
May 17 2018
Events & Education
Perfect Storm: Embedding, Linking and Copyright Infringement
Jeremy S. Goldman moderates a discussion on the legal issues surrounding embedding, framing, and inline linking for the Copyright Society at Fox Rothschild in Century City. More information can be found here.
May 17 2018
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How to Comply with New York’s New Anti-Harassment Rules
On April 12, 2018, the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo agreed on new rules for public and private employers aimed at preventing sexual harassment.
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May 14 2018
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2018
For the fourteenth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising, Media & Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices.
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May 10 2018
Events & Education
Advertising Law and the Digital Economy
Brian G. Murphy presents during the Advertising Law and the Digital Economy seminar at Miller Thomson’s offices in Toronto. More information can be found here.
May 10 2018
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Avoiding Copyright Issues and Other Legal Pitfalls on Social Media
ANA Magazine’s online publication Association of National Advertisers quotes Candice Kersh about advertising on social media and avoiding potential copyright / privacy issues. (Login required)
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May 10 2018
Events & Education
Be the Change: Frankfurt Kurnit’s SOLD OUT Third Annual Advertising Law Summit for Corporate Counsel
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. To clear your campaigns with confidence, you need to embrace and master these changes. We have…
May 10 2018
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Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Prods., RT Features Join Forces on ‘Murina’
Variety mentions Hayden Goldblatt as counsel to Alamat Kusijanovic who makes her directorial debut in the film “Murina,” produced and financed by Martin Scorsese’s company Sikelia Productions.
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May 10 2018
Events & Education
Surrogate’s Association Spring Meeting 2018
Adam J. Osterweil presents at the Surrogate’s Association Spring Meeting on “Drafting Estate Planning Documents 101” held at the NYC Bar Association.
May 9 2018