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‘Mass Lateral’ Moves No Silver Bullet For Beleaguered Firms
Law360 quoted Ronald C. Minkoff on complications that arise when law firms collapse. (Article behind paywall)
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November 29 2017
Events & Education
Council of Urban Professionals Fellows Alumni Event
Lisa E. Davis will be the keynote speaker this Thursday at the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) Fellows Alumni Event at the Bank of America Tower.
November 27 2017
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New York Times fires Boies Schiller over Weinstein role: ‘We should have been treated better’
Ronald C. Minkoff was quoted in The American Lawyer on ethical issues surrounding The New York Times termination of David Boies and his firm. (Article behind paywall)
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November 21 2017
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Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Creative Workplace
Wendy Stryker participates in the American Association of Advertising Agencies’ webinar “Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Creative Worplace”.
November 20 2017
Events & Education
GALA Meeting of the Americas
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks on the panel “Advertising in Social Media” during the Hot Topics in Global Advertising Law seminar at the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance Meeting of the America's in Panama City.
November 20 2017
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Viola Davis, Malcolm D. Lee In Universal Deal For Terry McMillan Novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’
Deadline Hollywood featured the news that Frankfurt Kurnit client Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel ‘I Almost Forgot About You’ will be adapted into a film by Universal Pictures.
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November 20 2017
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NYC, Nassau Bars Turn to Matt Damon, Woody Allen for Ethics CLEs
The New York Law Journal quoted Tyler Maulsby on the New York City Bar Association’s recent effort to teach legal ethics in part by showing popular movies that demonstrate real scenarios in an entertaining way. (Article behind paywall)
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November 15 2017
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State Bar Supports Two Groundbreaking Recommendations Regarding Online Forms, NY Trust Code
The Targeted News Service featured Ronald C. Minkoff’s report on regulating online legal documents which he presented at the November 4th State Bar meeting in Albany. (Article behind paywall)
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November 13 2017
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New Low-Budget Waiver is Now Available for Digital Commercial Productions
Advertisers and agencies that are signatories to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract can now take advantage of a new waiver issued by SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations when producing low-budget digital commercials.
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November 10 2017
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Boies In Ethics Quagmire Over Weinstein Spy Hire
Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on when communications between a law firm and an investigator it hires may be protected by the attorney-client privilege.
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November 9 2017
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UCLA Law Class Notes
UCLA Law Class Notes mentioned Joseph R. Taylor’s move to Frankfurt Kurnit’s Litigation Group.
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November 6 2017
Events & Education
SoDA: The Digital Society Influencers Presentation
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks on a webinar about Influencers with Natalie Silverstein, VP, Brand, Marketing & Culture from Collectively for the Society of Digital Agencies.
November 6 2017
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Google and Facebook: EU’s Draft ePrivacy Regulation Passes Committee and Parliament Vote
The Capitol Forum quoted Daniel Goldberg's white paper on “The Impact of the ePrivacy Regulation on Facebook and Google” in their most recent newsletter here.
November 3 2017
Events & Education
CLE Presentation and Meeting of the Cardozo Alumni Fashion Law Practice Group
Marcie Cleary and Michael William’s present “Contracts on the Catwalk: Legal Issues In Today’s Fashion Shows” during the Cardozo Alumni Fashion Law Practice Group’s November event.
November 2 2017
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Shields On: 9th Circuit Strengthens Legal Defense for Video Game Developers
There's good news for game developers who incorporate real-world elements in their games. On October 20, 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a trial court decision which found that Gran Turismo, a Sony video game, was an expressive work entitled to First Amendment protection
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November 2 2017
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Citing Fair Use, Judge Won’t Block Scholastic Book Launch
Law360 covered our win for Scholastic and Allen Say in a decision allowing Scholastic to move forward with the release of the book ‘Silent Days, Silent Dreams’. Jeremy S. Goldman was mentioned as counsel for Scholastic and Say. (Article behind paywall)
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November 1 2017
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After Tearful Apology, Star Dewey & LeBoeuf Witness Avoids Jail
The New York Law Journal mentions Caren Decter as attorney for Francis Canellas, a key witness in the case arising from the collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf.
October 30 2017
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Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Entertainment Litigation Partner Joe Taylor in Los Angeles
The Cali Chronicles mention Joseph R. Taylor and Tiffany R. Caterina's move to Frankfurt Kurnit.
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October 27 2017
Events & Education
New and Emerging Technologies – Opportunities and Pitfalls Webinar
Daniel Goldberg speaks on the panel “New and Emerging Technologies – Opportunities and Pitfalls” for the American Bar Association.
October 26 2017
Events & Education
Legal Ethics and the Movies: Why Our Favorite Fictional Lawyers Might Need Ethics Counsel
Tyler Maulsby co-instructs this program which will explore some of the ethics issues that arise in lawyer movies including the duties of candor, competence, and the unauthorized practice of law. More information can be found here.
October 25 2017
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Mastering the Game 2017
Sean F. Kane presents “Key Games Law Issues in Different Countries – Overview of 2017” at the Mastering the Game Conference in Warsaw, Poland.
October 24 2017
Events & Education
Communication Issues Today and Tomorrow
Rick Kurnit speaks on the panel “Communication Issues Today and Tomorrow” at DePaul University. More information can be found here.
October 20 2017
Events & Education
2017 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference
Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the ANA/BAA 39th Marketing Law Conference in Chicago. Rick Kurnit moderates “The Right of Publicity vs. Fake News and Other Content Claims”, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Brian G. Murphy present “Content Creep: Media Deals with Custom Content, Native Advertising and Other Value-Added Elements” and Hannah E. Taylor…
October 20 2017
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Hollywood’s New Leaders in Law and Finance
Variety lists Julie Murray as one of Hollywood's new leaders in law and finance for 2017.
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October 19 2017
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Catherine Farrelly on the Benefits of INTA Membership
The International Trademark Association interviewed Catherine Farrelly on the benefits of having an INTA membership.
October 18 2017