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City Bar Ethics Opinion Offers Guidance on Use of PEOs
The New York Law Journal quoted Nicole Hyland on the ethical issues confronting law firms that use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to outsource human resource and employee benefit functions. The article (which is behind a paywall) quoted Ms. Hyland saying: “Use of a PEO raises the risk of violating attorney…
March 12 2015
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Business of Marketing Law
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks at the “Business of Marketing Law” conference in Purchase, New York, sponsored by the Brand Activation Association.
March 10 2015
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Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2015
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum speaks on “Special Topics in Advertising on Platforms” at the Practicing Law Institute's Hot Topics in Advertising Law 2015 in New York City.
March 10 2015
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Fordham Law School Guest Speakers
Rachel Santori and Marcie Cleary guest lecture at Fordham Law School on March 12th for a class on intellectual property and entertainment issues.
March 9 2015
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NYCBA Says Retainer Fees OK if Certain Conditions Met
The New York Law Journal covered a New York City Bar opinion on non-refundable retainer fees. The City Bar’s Committee on Professional Ethics, which is chaired by Nicole Hyland, released the opinion. (Article behind a paywall)
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March 6 2015
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Legal Bootcamp for Webseries
Hayden Goldblatt presents a legal bootcamp for webseries producers to graduates of the Ghetto Film School.
March 5 2015
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Not Satisfied: FTC Says Car Shipment Broker Misrepresented Online Reviews
AmeriFreight, an automobile shipment broker, has agreed to settle FTC charges that it deceived customers by advertising the quantity and quality of its online customer reviews, while failing to disclose that it provided incentives to its customers to author them.
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March 5 2015
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2015 ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference
Once again we sponsor the annual ANA Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference.
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February 27 2015
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Give Talent Some Space: Media360Summit
Campaign Asia-Pacific covered Rick Kurnit's presentation, “Talent: Culture, Compensation, and Communication”, on the intricacies of hiring and firing talent in the media business. The presentation was a part of the 2015 Media360Summit in Hong Kong. (Article behind a paywall)
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February 26 2015
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Conflicts of Interest: Managing Conflicts and Avoiding the Dreaded Disqualification Motion
Nicole Hyland moderates a panel co-sponsored by the New York Women’s Bar Association and Frankfurt Kurnit.
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February 25 2015
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Cuba: Is Your Trademark in Jeopardy?
Rachel Santori speaks on trademark issues in Cuba for the New York State Bar Association.
February 25 2015
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Entertainment Careers at Vassar College
Sasha Levites participates in a panel about “Entertainment Careers” hosted by the film department at Vassar College.
February 23 2015
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Game Developers Conference 2015 Networking Panel & Breakfast
Sean F. Kane moderates a panel on video game law on behalf of the the Video Game Bar Association at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
February 23 2015
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Paying Attention: FTC Focuses on Cognitive Function Claims in a Video Game
The Federal Trade Commission has made clear in recent months that it will scrutinize claims from advertisers about products that allegedly improve cognitive function, including video game products.
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February 23 2015
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NYC Bar Warns Firms To Tread Lightly With HR Outsourcing
Law360 quoted Nicole Hyland on the ethical issues confronting law firms that use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to outsource human resource and employee benefit functions. The article (which is behind a paywall) quoted Ms. Hyland saying: “Law firms are ethically permitted to use PEOs, subject to certain guidelines. The law…
February 20 2015
Events & Education
NYU Tisch School of the Arts Dramatic Writing Department
Hayden Goldblatt speaks to the Dramatic Writing Department at NYU Tisch School of the Arts about copyright law and the film business.
February 18 2015
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The Internet of Things: Best Practices for Developers
What is the Internet of Things (the “IoT”)? It's the ability of everyday objects to connect to the internet and collect and transmit data.
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February 18 2015
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Black Achievement in Sports and Entertainment Law
Marcie Cleary participates in a panel hosted by Brooklyn Law School and St. John’s School of Law’s Black Law Students Association on Black Achievement in Sports and Entertainment Law featuring attorneys from CBS Sports, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Arent Fox.
February 18 2015
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Preparing for the Runway
Christopher Chase presents the CLE “Preparing for the Runway” at the New York City Bar Association.
February 17 2015
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What to Do if You Receive a Subpoena
The press has reported on an investigation by the New York County District Attorney's Office into whether New York-based art galleries and collectors are properly collecting and paying sales tax on art purchases.
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February 12 2015
Events & Education
Writing and Publishing to Further Your Career
Nicole Hyland speaks on a panel hosted by the NYC Bar Association's Committee on Career Advancement and Management. The program explores how lawyers can use writing and publishing to enhance their professional profiles and develop business. Program venue: NYCBA building at 42 West 44th Street in New York.
February 10 2015
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Current Ethical Issues in Corporate Representation
Nicole Hyland speaks on a panel hosted by Cardozo Law School and Fordham University School of Law. The program covers: Attorney-Client Privilege in the Corporate Context, Ethical Obligations Upon Receiving Inadvertently Sent Documents, Playbook Conflicts, and Offering Legal Representation to Corporate Employees. Program venue: Cardozo Law School, Moot Court Room.
February 10 2015
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Video Game Bar Association Breakfast Panel
Privacy and data security are a growing concern across all industries and the game industry is no exception.
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February 9 2015
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Crain’s Executive Moves
Crain's New York Business covered Frankfurt Kurnit's promotion of Christopher Chase, Alan Sacks, and Jeremy S. Goldman to partner positions.
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February 9 2015
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Law Firm In-House Privilege Revisited
Ronald C. Minkoff was featured in the New York Legal Ethics Reporter with the article, “Law Firm In-House Privilege Revisited”.
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February 8 2015
