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2016 International M&A Awards
Gavin McElroy was named by the 2016 International M&A Awards as the PR & Media Lawyer of the Year - USA.
April 7 2016
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Get Ready for New Minimum Wage and Family Leave Law Changes in New York
On April 4, 2016, Governor Cuomo signed into law amendments to the New York Labor and Workers' Compensation laws that raised the New York State hourly minimum wage to $15, and provided for paid-family-leave time for most employees. For some New York businesses, the first deadline for compliance is December…
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April 7 2016
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Why BigLaw May Be In Big Trouble After Data Breaches
Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on potential law firm liability and ethics rules exposure arising from database breaches.
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April 4 2016
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Athletes Quarterly Publishes Sean Kane Article on Athletes and Video Games
Sean Kane’s article, “Game On: Have an Idea for a Great Video Game?” provides a roadmap for how athletes can launch or participate in new video game business ventures.
March 29 2016
Events & Education
Transition from the Cockpit to the Next Step
Lisa E. Davis moderates a panel at the TRAC Conference (the association of NASCAR counsel) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The panel is titled “Transition from the Cockpit to the Next Step.”
March 24 2016
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Google Row Exposes Digital Fair Use Split, High Court Hears
Law360 noted that Edward H. Rosenthal and Jeremy S. Goldman are part of the legal team representing the Authors Guild in its battle with Google over whether the Google Books service infringes the copyrights of authors. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear the case.
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March 23 2016
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March Madness on a Different Court: Fantasy Sports and New York AG Reach Temporary Compromise
On Monday DraftKings, Inc. and FanDuel, Inc., the two largest providers of Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) in the US, announced an agreement with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (the “NYAG”) in connection with the ongoing DFS litigation.
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March 23 2016
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Lee Silver
Lee Silver is a partner in the Corporate & Finance group. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2024 “Ones to Watch” edition for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lee represents founders, business owners, executives, and investors in connection with a range of corporate transactional…
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Frankfurt Kurnit Expands With Century City Office
Variety covers our firm's expansion in Century City, with five attorneys including entertainment group partner Andrew Hurwitz and litigation group partner Jeremy S. Goldman.
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March 22 2016
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Recent N.Y. Ethics Opinions: March 2016
The New York Legal Ethics Reporter published Tyler Maulsby's article, titled “Recent N.Y. Ethics Opinions: March 2016”.
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March 21 2016
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Masking Tapes: An Analysis of the Law of Secret Recording in New York
The New York Legal Ethics Reporter published John B. Harris's article titled “Masking Tapes: An Analysis of the Law of Secret Recording in New York”.
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March 21 2016
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Ruling Maintains That Fair Use Must Be Considered Before Issuing Copyright Takedown Notices
The Ninth Circuit declined to review its earlier opinion in Lenz v. Universal Music Corp. that copyright holders must consider fair use before seeking to remove allegedly infringing content from websites such as YouTube and Facebook.
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March 18 2016
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FTC Settles First Native Advertising Case Against Fashion Retailer
Less than three months after issuing guidance to marketers on native advertising, the FTC has brought and settled its first native advertising case against national retailer Lord & Taylor.
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March 15 2016
Events & Education
Advertising in the Age of Social Media: Risks, Rewards and Staying Relevant
Social and digital marketing practices and tactics evolve at warp speed. If you have ever felt frustrated by the law's failure to keep pace ... then this is the seminar for you.
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March 15 2016
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Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Complaint Over Native Advertising, Instagram Campaign
Terri Seligman is quoted in the Media Post article, “Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Complaint Over Native Advertising, Instagram Campaign”.
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March 15 2016
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Transferring Personal Data Overseas: EU - US Privacy Shield Will Create New Obligations
On February 2, 2016, EU and US authorities reached an agreement in principle on a new framework for transatlantic data transfers, dubbed the “Privacy Shield.”
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March 14 2016
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John Goodman Joins Mark Wahlberg in Boston Marathon Bombing Movie ‘Patriots Day’
Frankfurt Kurnit client, John Goodman, is mentioned in the Hollywood Reporter about his upcoming role in the film, Patriots Day.
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March 14 2016
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Sheppard Mullin’s Bid To Buy Waiver Emerges In Fee Row
Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on the question whether a law firm can pay a client in exchange for a waiver of a potential conflict of interest.
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March 11 2016
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Gibbons Says New Ruling Ends DQ Bid In Pollution Suit
Nicole Hyland, Ronald Minkoff and Tyler Maulsby are featured in the Law360 article, “Gibbons Says New Ruling Ends DQ Bid In Pollution Suit”.
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March 10 2016
Events & Education
MLRC Media Law Conference 2016
Nicole Hyland presents a social media ethics panel at the MLRC Media Law Conference in Reston, Virginia.
March 9 2016
Events & Education
Don’t Try This at Home: The Questionable Ethics of Better Call Saul
Nicole Hyland presents the CLE “Don’t Try This at Home: The Questionable Ethics of Better Call Saul” for the NYWBA.
March 9 2016
Events & Education
Fordham 2016 Bridge the Gap
Nicole Hyland presents “Don’t Try This at Home: the Ethics of Better Call Saul” at Fordham's Bridge the Gap program.
March 9 2016
Events & Education
Ethics for Corporate Counsel 101: A New Paradigm
Nicole Hyland speaks on “Ethics for Corporate Counsel 101: A New Paradigm” at Georgetown Law Center in DC, hosted by the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Georgetown Law Center.
March 9 2016
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Jay S. Rand Joins Frankfurt Kurnit as Co-Chair of the Corporate & Finance Group
March 9, 2016 New York, N.Y. - Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC has added Jay S. Rand as a partner and co-chair of the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group.
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March 9 2016
Events & Education
BAA Lunchtime Webinar
Rick Kurnit presents a webinar on native advertising for a Brand Activation Association audience.
March 9 2016