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Variety’s 2025 Women’s Impact Report: New York
Variety includes Sasha H. Levites in its 2025 “Women's Impact Report: New York” list of women who have found ways to drive their businesses forward despite the fallout of showbiz strikes, the COVID hangover, and other factors buffeting the media landscape in which they operate.
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June 18 2025
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Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen
Larissa Calva Ruiz is speaking at the Consul General of Mexico's event, “Hollywood & Mexico: Made for the Big Screen” in Los Angeles, California.
June 17 2025
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Robert Eggers Writing And Directing ‘A Christmas Carol’ For Warner Bros; Willem Dafoe Top Choice To Star
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Robert Eggers, who is in development with Warner Bros to write, direct, and produce a retelling of the classic Charles Dickens Christmas ghost story “A Christmas Carol.”
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June 16 2025
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Humanized Growth in the Era of AI
Matthew R.D. Vittone is a speaker in the session “Humanized Growth in the Era of AI” at the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) Cannes Summit at the Cannes Lions International Festival 2025. With Joe Fireman, OpenAI senior legal counsel, he discusses how CMOs can partner with attorneys when leveraging AI…
June 12 2025
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Texas is Second State (After Utah) to Enact “App Store Accountability Act,” Targeting Mobile App Stores
In March 2025, Utah enacted SB 142, the “App Store Accountability Act,” followed by Texas Governor Abbott signing SB 2420 with the same title in late May 2025. Both laws impose new parental consent and age verification requirements on app store operators distributing apps on mobile devices, with Utah's law…
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June 12 2025
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Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects
Emma C. Smizer is a speaker for the session, “Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects” during the Serious Play Conference hosted by the Video Game Bar Association in Rochester, NY. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects
Emma C. Smizer is a speaker for the session, “Legal Trends and Tips for Serious Play Projects” during the Serious Play Conference, hosted by the Video Game Bar Association in Rochester, NY. Details here.
June 11 2025
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It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games
Emma C. Smizer presents the keynote, “It's Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games” during the California Society of CPAs' 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2025
The Legal 500 recommends Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in its 2025 US edition.
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June 11 2025
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Generative AI and Legal Ethics
Tyler Maulsby is a panelist for the session, “Generative AI and Legal Ethics” during the New York City Bar Association's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Institute. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks
Daniel M. Goldberg and Caren Decter present a CLE webinar “Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks.” Details and registration here.
June 11 2025
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Hot Topics in IP Law
Nicholas M. Medellin is speaking on the “Hot Topics in IP Law” panel for the IP Institute at the Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair (National LGBTQ+ Bar) in New York City. Details here.
June 11 2025
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Robert Eggers to Direct ‘A Christmas Carol’ for Warner Bros.
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Robert Eggers, who is writing and directing a film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” He’ll produce the movie with Chris and Eleanor Columbus, with their production company, Maiden Voyage.
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June 11 2025
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Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law
Marcie Cleary speaks on an Entertainment panel during a “Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law” conference hosted by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA). Details here.
June 10 2025
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Animation Creator Ryan Crego Signs With UTA (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Melanie Tomanov as counsel to Animation show creator, writer and director Ryan Crego, who has just signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Ryan co-wrote and directed “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”, which is set to have its theatrical release in September 2025.
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June 6 2025
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THR’s Power Lawyers 2025: The Big Apple’s Biggest Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Lisa E. Davis, Victoria S. Cook, Sean Jefferson, and Sasha H. Levites—chosen based on the impact of their cases, the profiles of their clients and their reputation for success—in its New York “Power Lawyers” list for 2025.
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June 6 2025
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2025
For the 21st consecutive year, Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit in its rankings of the country’s leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers recognized our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. They listed 20 of our attorneys as industry leaders, and included for the first…
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June 5 2025
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2nd Circ. Limits VPPA Liability, But Caveats Remain
Law360 published Caren Decter and Michael Salik’s article, “2nd Circ. Limits VPPA Liability, But Caveats Remain.”
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June 2 2025
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NAD 2025 Annual Conference Workshop
Terri J. Seligman is presenting at the 2025 National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual Conference Pre-Conference Workshop, dedicated to NAD fundamentals. Details and registration here.
May 30 2025
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An Influencer Gained Followers as She Documented Her Weight Loss. Then She Revealed She Was on a GLP-1
Hannah E. Taylor is quoted in The Wall Street Journal about social media influencer Janelle Rohner, who shared her weight loss progression with diet and lifestyle tips, selling a paid course on nutrition. When Ms. Rohner posted she was taking a medication used for weight reduction and diabetes, her critics…
May 30 2025
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Perspectives on Navigating Privacy and Safety Laws
S. Gregory Boyd presents the Fireside Chat “Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Perspectives on Navigating Privacy and Safety Laws” with Sony Interactive Entertainment privacy counsel Amir Eftekharpour at the VGBA Summit at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California.
May 29 2025
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Avoid the Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Emerging Designers Make in Running Their Fashion Businesses
Marcie Cleary and Michael Williams present the Masterclass, “Avoid the Pitfalls: Common Mistakes Emerging Designers Make in Running Their Fashion Businesses” during RAISEfashion's 2025 Brand Fellowship Program.
May 28 2025
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Demystifying Creative Intelligence
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Matthew R.D. Vittone host the International Advertising Association (IAA) event “Demystifying Creative Intelligence.” Previewing the latest research by the Winterberry Group and IAA North America, and with a panel discussion, the presentation and conversations delve into understanding, explaining and measuring the value of creative investments. Registration…
May 27 2025
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Mubi’s $24M Bet Just Made Agents Bullish Again. Here’s Why
Hayden Goldblatt is quoted in The Ankler article on Mubi’s purchase of Lynne Ramsay's film, “Die, My Love,” and what it meant for the Cannes market. He’s interviewed on “the real lessons from Cannes.” View article. (Behind paywall)
May 27 2025
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Tilda Swinton & Director David Lowery Set Whodunnit ‘Death In Her Hands’ At See-Saw Films
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to filmmaker David Lowery, who has just cast Tilda Swinton to star in his next feature “Death in Her Hands” based on American author Ottessa Moshfegh’s 2020 novel.
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May 22 2025
